The Back Porch Energy Initiative is a non-profit organization working with communities to cultivate local responses to the national and global issue of energy consumption. The Back Porch team is committed to collaborating with communities on existing resources, leveraging new ideas, and developing practical, economical and environmental solutions.
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Lee Ann Kendrick
Lee Ann Kendrick is the Program Director of the Gulf Coast Conservation Corps (GCCC), an environmental youth development program based in Mississippi. Since the inception of the GCCC, Lee Ann has overseen all GCCC activities including program design, Corpsmember development, and day-to-day operations of the Corps. Lee Ann is known as "Mom," to all the Corpsmembers, going above the call of duty to build a comfortable and welcoming home for all these conservation workers.
With 16 years of experience in youth development, Lee Ann has primarily focused her attention on nonprofit organizations such as Head Start, 4-H and AmeriCorps. Prior to moving home to Mississippi, Lee Ann established an urban 4-H program in Las Vegas, Nevada and also worked with the University of Florida's 4-H program in the panhandle of Florida. Following Hurricane Katrina, Lee Ann worked toward reestablishing Early Head Start services in East Biloxi until she made the move over to the GCCC.
Lee Ann's expertise and driven spirit have offered countless youth so much. That is what Lee Ann is all about. Thank you, Lee Ann.
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Tip of the Week!
"Buy food (and drink - ideally tap - water) from local companies whenever possible. Each pound of local food you purchase prevents a quarter pound of global warming (C02) emissions," suggests the Global Stewards website. "If possible, grow your own fruits and vegetables using organic gardening practices.
You can find local farmers markets, community supported agriculture, restaurants that cook with regional cuisine, and food cooperatives through Local Harvest."
A nice summary of event's at our "Clear the Air on Climate Change" rally outside of the Democratic debates in Myrtle Beach was featured in the Lakefront Hartwell.
Scan through the photos on MyrtleBeachOnline for more great shots of our Democratic debates like these:
Check out our favorite spokeswoman in this great video posted by MyrtleBeachOnline: New Coal, No Coal?
Here's a segment of the Press Conference from the Democratic Debates. Sorry Gina's speech is unavailable, it was very well done.
Look for Liz in this photo album from MyrtleBeachOnline!
The entire Press Conference from GOP debate day!
Pride Press:
Shawn Day of the Daily Press notes “Williamsburg Mayor Jeanne Zeidler is scheduled to help kick off a nonprofit group's 10-month road trip tour to promote energy conservation next week by committing to “green“ her home.“
Zeidler to go 'green' in the name of conservation
Coverage from the Flat Hat, William and Mary's newspaper, includes an article on the tour's kickoff by Alexandra Cochrane. Check out 'Back Porch' Bus Departs, as well as Isshin Teshima's coverage of the Eco-Sorority Challenge kickoff at Sorority Court to Compete to Go Green!
Willaim and Mary News provides a beautiful write-up of our kickoff week in Williamsburg. Thanks to everyone at The College for making the week such a success. Be sure to check out Gina on the related audio file.
BPEI: Alums and students promote energy awareness
An extensive biofuels and energy conservation proposal conducted by our intern team is noted on the Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists webpage.
