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Help us make Orillia a net-zero emissions community by 2050.
Why donate?
Thank you for considering a donation to Sustainable Orillia. Here's why your contribution is important.
We are already well into a world-wide climate crisis and the consequences of not acting now threaten not only the future quality of life on this planet, but potentially our very survival. Orillia and its citizens may escape the most damaging effects of climate change for a while, but sooner, rather than later, every corner of our beautiful planet will be impacted – the climate crisis is an existential threat for all of us, but in particular for our children and grandchildren.
Donate today and support Sustainable Orillia. Thank you.
Net Zero by 2050
Sustainable Orillia was launched in spring 2019. Its mandate was to be a resource and rallying force for all Orillians to come together to make the decisions and changes necessary to bring Orillia’s carbon footprint down to zero by 2050.
To do so, we need the support and donations of citizens like you to build and implement programs and events that will increase the climate literacy of the community, while encouraging every citizen to support—and take—the necessary steps to overcome the climate crisis.
During the pandemic, Sustainable Orillia leveraged its communication platforms and programs to remain relevant and in the public eye. Now, with in-person venues available for workshops, events and meetings; face-to-face opportunities to motivate and inform a broader audience are emerging. We have an ambitious strategy in place to help Orillia reach their goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, but to do so we need financial support.
Your donations will help ensure that we have the resources to advocate, educate, communicate and participate in programs that will reduce our overall emissions and protect our wonderful community’s future. Please give generously.
Your donation will help support these initiatives
- Orillia’s Climate Future – the city’s community climate-change action plan has a goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Sustainable Orillia plays an ongoing role in communicating and reinforcing this critical pathway to future sustainability across our community.
- Orillia’s Annual Green Innovation Show – a summer exhibition of electric vehicles and other green products and services; providing hands-on experience and information for sustainability supporters.
- New Construction Projects – Sustainable Orillia believes strongly that this transformational project must be a net-zero development. We have already provided a deputation to City Council and will continue to monitor, consult and promote net zero guidelines for this project.
- Annual Sustainable Orillia Calendar and Art Contest – a program the engages students from all levels to apply their creativity, bringing their vision of sustainability to life in artwork – much of which is featured in the annual Sustainable Orillia Calendar.
- Webinars and Educational Programs – an ongoing program, that is particularly relevant during Sustainable Orillia Month. Often presented in partnership with other like-minded organizations
- Ongoing activities include guided urban walks, tree-planting and repair cafes. Media articles feature events and people who have joined the fight for sustainability.
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