Sustainability Outreach Programs
EMCC holds sustainability outreach campaigns that yield measurable, positive results in advancing our institution’s sustainability performance. Campaigns engage the student body in sustainability issues and can help raise student awareness about sustainability. In addition, campaigns encourage students to adopt or try sustainable practices and lifestyles.
Environmental Fund for Arizona Campaign
The Environmental Fund for Arizona (EFAZ) is the only ‘green’ alternative in workplace giving campaigns in the state of Arizona. EFAZ is an approved MCCCD tax and payroll deductible organization alongside United Way.
Join your fellow philanthropist employees in supporting environmental and conservation organizations across the state. Campus’ with the highest participation rate and most donations will receive a scholarship for their campus to put toward sustainability activities.
- Donate Now (must have an MCCCD MEID)
- Environmental Fund for Arizona
New Life Center Donation Drive & Student Competition
New Life Center offers shelter, safety and services to families seeking independent, violence-free lives. High-quality programs demonstrate respect for the individual and a serene environment in which families can heal and plan for the future.
In October 2010, the EMCC Sustainability Team hosted their 2nd Student Outreach Campaign. Over 8,250 items were donated through this campaign.
Fall 2010 Campaign Results:
Total Number of Class = 17
Total Number of Faculty = 9
Total Number of Students = TBD
Total Number of Donations= 8,250
Soles 4 Souls Donation Drive & Student Competition
Soles4Souls is a charity that collects shoes from the closets of people like you. They distribute these shoes, free of charge, to people in need around the world. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 7 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (currently distributing one pair every 9 seconds). The shoes have been distributed in 125 countries, including Haiti, Kenya, Nepal and the United States.
In April 2010, the EMCC Sustainability Team hosted their 1st Student Outreach Campaign. Over 540 pairs of shoes were donated through this campaign.
Spring 2010 Campaign Results (baseline data):
Total Number of Class = 11
Total Number of Faculty = 6
Total Number of Students = 264
Total Number of Shoes = 427
In addition, we collected over 120 additional pairs of shoes from general campus donations (not tied to the challenge).
