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YNN Interviews Pat Rist of AtticDr.com and Mike Frisch, 1houseatatime's program director

You can save money on energy costs with the use of a simple product made of denim, the same material used for making blue jeans.

Pat Rist with AtticDr.com explained why his specially developed product is so important for keeping attics insulated.

"The temperature outside may be 100 degrees in the summer, but the temperature in the attic can get up to 160. We've measured up to 170 degrees," Rist said.

Here's the video link.

Non-profit Excellence Awards - Greenlights sponsored by the Dell Foundation

A Nurtured World’s 1house at a time program wins Greenlights 2010 Non-profit Excellence Awards Winner for “Best Learning in Action” - Sponsored by the Dell Foundation

2010 was a big year for the 1house at a time program. First we were recognized as the “Best Sustainable Future Today” by the Austin Chronicle Critics, then we were amazed and honored to win the highly competitive Greenlights award. We believe this is a strong affirmation of our commitment not just to deliver comfort, safety, health, and savings to the homeowners we help; but to also give our volunteers a transformed life after working at one of our events. Check out all the details at http://www.greenlights.org/npea10/ . “The Learning in Action Award recognizes an organization that has gained and applied specific knowledge from a workshop, conference, book, etc. that resulted in a direct and significant enhancement to the operation or core activities of a nonprofit organization. This organization has gone beyond research and theory to real application of a best practice in the nonprofit sector for marked success.”

Best of Austin: 2010 - Austin Chronicle

September 7, 2010
1 house at a time was named number #1 in the "Best Sustainable Future Today" category for the Chronicle's Annual Best of Austin Critics Picks. Visit this link for more information!

NextEra Energy Resources - Texas employees provide pretty extreme home makeover

May 13, 2010
NextEra Energy Resources employees work with 1 house at a time^TM to make home improvements in the Dallas area.

Learn more about their experiences here.

Austin Work Event

April 20, 2010
FOX News Austin covered our most recent work event in Austin, TX! Check out the videos below:

Dallas Work Event

March 27, 2010
Our very own Dallas-area coordinator, Sharon Goddard (sharon@1houseatatime.org) writes about our first ever Dallas Home Work Event. click the link for more information.

1 house at a time ^TM

January 7, 2009
GivingCIty Austin is an online magazine (which means it's delivered via email) devoted to exposing the good works of local Austin philanthropies and individuals.  The interesting photos, and thoughtful layout make it a joy to read.  In this 2nd issue, project founders Mike Frisch and Effie Brunson are interviewed about why they started 1house at a time ^TM. Read the issue here

Improve Quality of Life by Lowering Your Carbon Footprint

December 24, 2008
Sustainable Living website BlueplanetGreenliving.com has been at it again, this time interviewing A Nurtured World founder Susan Roothaan for their daily feature. Part 1 of a 2-part series. Read the interview here

Renewable Energy, a Tool for Social Equity

December 12, 2008
Sustainable Living website BlueplanetGreenliving.com featured an interview with Rays of Hope Austin co-founder Effie Brunson for their daily feature. Read the interview here.  

'Green' efforts embrace poor

November 25, 2008
Article discussing various efforts across the nation to improve the energy performance of low-income housing.  Rays of Hope (joined the house at a time program in 2008) Austin project mentioned for our Texas efforts.  Read the article here

Renewable Energy Round-Up and Sustainable Living Fair

September 2008
Project co-founder Effie Brunson presented the work of the project to an eager audience on the first day of the Renewable Energy Round-Up in Fredericksburg, TX. For a description of the presentation, click here.  (You will be taken to the TXSES website).

Talk Radio 1370 interview

June 15, 2008
Rays of Hope Austin co-founder Effie Brunson was interviewed by Talk Radio 1370's Real Estate Resource producer Kevin Hagedorn.  Other guests included Texas Solar Power Company'sCraig Overmiller and Home Energy Solution's>  Craig Bushon.

The Solar Reflector (TXSES)

April 2008
The Rays of Hope, which joined the 1 house at a time ^TM program in 2008,was featured in the April 2008 issue of TXSES's publication, The Solar Reflector. View the issue here. 

Community Impact (Northwest Austin)

April 24, 2008
Community Impact writer Rachel Youens interviewed Rays of Hope Austin co-founder Effie Brunson for their monthly feature on local non- profits. Read the article here

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