UPDATE: Monday April 29 – Carma raised $272 to donate to EcoRise, which will go towards programs that improve sustainability education in local schools. We are thrilled to be able to support EcoRise on behalf of our members during Earth Week. Thanks to all who participated!
Happy Earth Week, Carmapoolers! While you’re running around this week, doing your day-to-day activities, we are inviting our Austin members to join us in spreading a little green inspiration. For every carpool you log in Austin this week, we are donating $1 to Austin charity EcoRise towards improving sustainability education in our local schools.
EcoRise Youth Innovations inspires a new generation of leaders to design a sustainable future for all. Their school-based program teaches environmental literacy, sustainable design, and social innovation, empowering local youth to tackle real-world challenges in their schools and communities such as energy, water, waste, transportation, air quality, food and public spaces.
Carma chose EcoRise to support this Earth Week because we believe education is essential to creating a more sustainable world. Learning more about CO2 emissions and traffic congestion has led to a greater Carma community. Carpooling is one of many ways we can support our Earth, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds. To learn more about EcoRise, visit www.ecorise.com.
Follow us at @CarmaATX to keep up with your fundraising progress, and let’s challenge each other to do some extra good now through Saturday, April 26.
But that’s not all! To make a different world-wide, Team Carma has pledged to plant 1 tree through the Earth Day Network on behalf of every Carmapool on Earth Day, April 22. Ready to get out there and share some rides? Find a carpool buddy through the Carma app now.