Today, UMA Solar and All
Florida Solar teamed up to donate a solar system and installation at
no-cost to Give Kids The World Village.
In case you’re not familiar with Give Kids The World, you’re missing out on one of the nation’s most unique charities.
Give Kids The World
is a non-profit organization that exists only to fulfill the wishes of
all children with life-threatening illnesses and their families from
around the world. The centerpiece of their organization is Give Kids
The World Village (GKTW) a 70-acre, non-profit resort in Central
Florida that creates magical memories for children with
life-threatening illnesses and their families. GKTW provides
accommodations at its whimsical resort, donated attractions tickets,
meals and more for a week-long, cost-free fantasy vacation. With the
help of many generous individuals, corporations and partnering
wish-granting organizations, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than
97,000 families from all 50 states and over 65 countries.
In short, they’re an amazing charity.
Like all non-profit organizations, they are always concerned with
two things: doing the most good possible, and making sure the funds
they raise go directly to that goal. For more and more organizations,
that means saving on needless utility costs, and going green!
Today, UMA Solar was happy to donate a new solar water heating
system to Give Kids The World Viliage. Chuck Gabriel, and the rest of
our friends at All Florida Solar
are proudly performing the the installation onto “Katie’s Kitchen,” the
Village’s newest restaurant which provides complimentary meals for the
Village’s Wish families. Their system will feature two of Solene’s new
state-of-the-art 4' X 8' Aurora panels ,
as well as a 120 gallon Rheem tank. This system will help reduce
GKTW’s utility bill, thus reducing their operating costs, and make sure
more funds go where it’s best used: creating magical memories for
children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
This is only one of the many ways Give Kids The World is taking the
taking environmentally responsible steps in improving their facility.
Recently, GKTW earned the Florida Green Lodging Program One Palm
Certification from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
as a result of their internal recycling program, diligent use of energy
and their commitment to conserving and protecting Florida’s natural
resources.
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