Friends,

As 2025 draws to a close, we write to ask for your help in funding 350 Chicago’s work in 2026. Will you make a gift today?

In 2025 , your support powered a number of significant victories. Together, we

• Built on our success in getting Chicago to divest from fossil fuels by educating the public and electeds in Illinois about the need for the state to divest, resulting in both houses of the General Assembly introducing divestment bills.

• Established broader statewide support for fossil fuel divestment, through our Climate Safe Pensions Illinois coalition, adding 33 organizations to the coalition with a goal of 100 members by May of 2026.

• Undertaken a utility transparency campaign pushing for reform of Investor Owned Utilities to stop the utilities from charging ratepayers for anti-climate lobbying expenses.

• Advanced clean energy policy in Illinois through our work with the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition, including the recently passed Clean and Reliable Grid Act and the Northern Illinois Transit Act.

• Partnered with Third Act Illinois to organize the Sun Day Solar Fest to showcase solar power to hundreds of Chicagoans, which was covered by CBS News and other outlets.

• Organized an Adopt a Block action with Third Act Illinois during the No Kings march in October, with our Flash Mob Dancers featured on The Daily Show.

• Increased climate education through an ongoing climate speaker series with 15 episodes now available on our YouTube Channel.

• Expanded our outreach efforts by gathering nearly 5000 signatures on postcards to support our campaigns while attending green events and farmers markets across the Chicagoland area.

The climate movement is making progress, but it’s critical that we keep up our momentum. Please consider donating today - your support is crucial to sustaining our work fighting the climate crisis. We’re excited to continue the fight alongside you!

With gratitude,

350 Chicago