GO Rallies for Clean Energy and Green Jobs

Dan represented GO on Thursday afternoon at a local rally to support President Obama's clean energy plan. A group of Asheville citizens gathered at Rep. Heath Shuler's office to personally deliver statements from over one hundred Asheville area small business owners affirming their support of the plan and encouragine Shuler to do the same. The rally was organized by local members of the nonprofit MoveOn, a grassroots organization that works to encourage and advocate citizens to take part in important national issues. To read the article in the Asheville Citizen...
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First Semester a Success

The eight initial corps members of Asheville Green Opportunities (GO) are nearing completion of their first phase of training. The pilot program began on September 2nd, 2008 with a small group with vested interest in the future: the youth. Each member experienced some individual barrier toward solid employment, such as poor education or training, financial hardship, or being a single parent. Many work other jobs in addition to their involvement with GO, which meets twice each week and pays a small stipend.
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Watch GO members on TV!

Dewayne, Delario, and De interview on Take A Village. Follow the link to watch the whole episode.

Green Jobs and the Green Economy

Watch video footage of "Green Mondays," where Dan speaks out about the Green Economy in Asheville.