Mat Churchey, director of operations for the Boys and Girls Club of Martin County added, “The Boys and Girls Club of Martin County are very fortunate to have been chosen by Sol to receive our new solar lighting. The new lights will not only enhance the beauty and safety of our Palm City Club but also gives us a great tool in teaching our members the importance of thinking green and energy conservation. We are fortunate to have a company such as Sol that is willing to unselfishly give of itself in making our community a better place to live.”
The donation was featured in the Scripps Treasure Coast Luminaries and the Treasure Coast Business Journal. Once a charity has been identified, a team of volunteers participate in assembling the solar lighting systems and installing them at the charity’s facilities during after-work hours. Charities are chosen based on several criteria including that the organization demonstrate a need for solar lighting, is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and is allowed to install solar lighting on their premises. Sol will be funding an additional five charities over the next six to eight months.
“Our entire staff supports this worthwhile project that gives us a chance to give back to our community, especially during these tough economic times,” said Michael Sonnenfeldt, chairman of Sol. “We are providing an environmentally friendly lighting system that improves the safety and comfort of local organizations that are making a difference in the lives of others.”
Along with providing solar lighting to Florida based charities, Sol donates to disaster relief efforts. Past recipients include: Hurricane Katrina Recovery Lighting (2005), Hurricane Rita Recovery Lighting (2005), Peruvian Earthquake Relief (2008), Port St. Lucie Florida Bus Shelters (2008), and Chapman, Kansas Tornado Redevelopment Lighting (2009).
