ONE CHANGE and PROJECT PORCHLIGHT ENEWS :: OCTOBER 2010
	One Change celebrates 2nd Annual Catalyst Awards One Change has come a long way. Five years ago, we were a small group of friends with an idea. Today, One Change is an award-winning not-for-profit, charitable organization with campaigns across North America. We're very proud of what we've accomplished. But more than that, we're grateful to the people who helped make it possible. The 2nd Annual One Change Catalyst Awards will celebrate those catalysts who helped to empower people to believe that simple actions matter. This year's event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento on November 15, 2010 during the Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference (BECC). The 2010 catalysts include: Project Porchlight volunteer Jenine Tankoos; Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark, New Jersey; Canadian Tire; and Mathew Golden, NGO supporter and President of Recurve. The 2010 Catalyst Awards will be a fun night of networking, scotch tasting and live jazz music. We hope you can join us! Click here for more details.
	Project Porchlight New Jersey Hosts 2010 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration Project Porchlight New Jersey hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration to honor the outstanding contributions of New Jersey volunteers who went above and beyond the call of action and became a light in their communities. Held at the charming Rat's Restaurant in Hamilton, New Jersey, the reception also recognized the tremendous contributions of the 2,600 volunteers who helped Project Porchlight spread its energy efficiency message across New Jersey and created a movement of change among residents to take simple actions to save energy and help protect the environment. Since launching the initiative in 2008, Project Porchlight has distributed a total of 1,360,042 energy saving bulbs to more than 360 New Jersey communities by working with more than 300 community groups. Click here to read more on the Volunteer Appreciation Celebration event. Volunteer - Help Others Save Money, Cut Emission and Prevent Accidents One Change's fuel efficiency campaign is in full swing across Ontario, but we still need you! Sign up as an individual, family or community group. We need your help to deliver 150,000 free digital tire gauges door-to-door and at events in your community. Volunteering for One Change is fun, a great way to meet people and you will gain satisfaction knowing that you are delivering a positive message that helps people take simple actions to save money and protect the environment. Need some inspiration? Check out this awesome rap video from the Ottawa fuel efficiency team. Make a difference today. Click here to learn how to volunteer.
	Standout Volunteer - Age Knows No Bounds for Volunteer Audrey Beedie Someone recently told Brockville, Ontario's Audrey Beedie (pictured here) that they hope to be able to accomplish as much as she does by the time they reach 72. That would be an impressive feat-but Audrey is actually about to turn 87. It's a running joke within Audrey's social circle that she spends so much time helping others that she rarely has time to clean her own kitchen. I've been volunteering for 35 years in Brockville, says Audrey. I love people, I love doing it, and I figure someday I might need help, too. Click here to read more of Audrey's story.
	Simple Actions for Fall With winter approaching, it is a good time to think about what you can do to help keep your home warm and cozy. By draft-proofing your home you could save up to $350 every year. Not in a cold climate? Draft-proofing your home helps save energy with air conditioning too! Here are a few simple actions that you can take save energy and money: Get a sweater for your sockets. Socket gaskets are insulators to reduce air escape from your electrical outlets, that are installed between the wall and the faceplate. Sockets gaskets are made out of foam, usually cost only a few dollars and are available at your local hardware store. Seal those ducts. In a typical house, up to 20 percent of the air that moves through the duct system is lost due to leaks, holes and poorly connected ducts. Insulate your attic. Install a minimum of 25cm (10") insulation. Insulating your attic is one of the simplest ways to save energy and it's a job that you can easily complete yourself. Properly insulating your attic could save you up to 10% on annual energy bills. Get a home energy audit. A home energy auditor can help you find air leaks, areas with poor insulation and evaluate the overall energy efficiency of your home. Some states and provinces offer to pay for a portion of your audit. This small investment can help you save significantly over time. For more tips on how to save money and protect the environment visit our website: www.onechange.org