SEEDS

Volunteer teams from Growing Older Together (GOT) and Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support (SEEDS) have completed a joint project of energy-efficiency upgrades for local senior citizens who are members of GOT. The effort has earned national attention via the Village to Village Network (www.vtvnetwork.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=691012&module_id=248579). Volunteers replaced incandescent and CFL lightbulbs with free LEDs for the most frequently used light fixtures in participating members’ homes. They installed 600 free LED bulbs and recycled the old bulbs in an environmentally safe […]

SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education & Development Support) is thrilled to announce Sandy Long as our new Executive Director. SEEDS, a non-profit environmental education organization based in Honesdale, PA serves the northeastern region of PA, promoting sustainable energy and sustainable living. “Sandy will be an excellent ambassador for sustainability in our community,” notes outgoing Executive Director Jocelyn Cramer. “It was important to select someone who would continue to work closely with our Commissioners, our county agencies, non-profit organizations, local businesses and community members, […]

Anna Puleo leans forward to carefully embrace the antique clock that has stopped marking time. Across the table, its owner waits patiently, observing the process by which Puleo, a volunteer Repair Coach at the first Repair Café in the Town of Tusten, NY, examines and ultimately restores the beloved clock to counting time again. As the minutes pass, the pair converses quietly, sharing a connection that is satisfying to both—and characteristic of Repair Cafés everywhere. Puleo learned the art of […]