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Online newsletter signup
coming soon...
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Current CGAF Programs in development:
• A biodiesel coop with a share program offering renewable fuel.
• The "Nourishing Our Children" program.
• A solar system that is "rented" for up to 25 years at the current cost of your electric bill upon
signing up. www.jointhesolution.com/cgafoundation
• An urban gardening, adopt-a-garden and school garden program.
• Monthly meetings at the Rehab Center (old site of Winchester Memorial) about current health
issues,
staying healthy, cooking classes and healthy food choices in schools and churches.
• Seminars starting January 2008, to be held at various locations throughout northern Virginia,
with 2 speakers per event related to community support, health, growth and sustainability.
• Developing relationships with other organzations, including but not limited to Piedmont
Environmental Council, Valley Conservation Council, Weston A. Price Foundation.
• Internships: School-to-work program for out-of-school youth ages 14 to 21, who will work in one
of our programs.
• Further development of our food coops. Adding local resources for organic and natural producers of meats, vegetables, goods and services.
• A retirement resort that incorporates an onsite mini organic farm, greenhouse and recreation center. A cafeteria that features local foods, from 50 to 80% raw cuisine.
• A Green Cemetery. This is for those who want to leave this earth in a more natural way, no concrete boxes, and a minimally disturbed resting place. Look for "green burials" on the web to
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