Dear John,

It’s that time again, notebooks are starting to hit the shelves at stores across the country. And this year many communities are trying something new thanks to ELPC advocacy, introducing electric school buses to reduce the dangers of diesel pollution on our kids. I’m proud to work with ELPC to bring electric school buses to the Midwest, as they represent the future of transportation and public health.

Electric school buses are rolling out across the region now, in towns such as Three Rivers, MI, Carmel, IN, and Chicago Heights, IL. But we need your help to keep up the momentum. If you donate today, your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, so we can continue working towards healthy school transportation.

ELPC saw an opportunity a few years ago to really make a difference. We recognized that funds from the VW emissions cheating settlement could be effectively used to help the most vulnerable population, our children. So we set out to inform Midwestern communities and officials about electric school buses in four targeted states: Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. While electric buses cost more up-front, they save school districts money in the long run and protect the health of our children. Each state has since carved out a portion of their settlement funds to invest in electric school buses, but we didn’t stop there! ELPC has been out across the region talking with school districts and helping them secure funding from both public VW funds and partnerships with electric utilities.

Right now, you can double your impact during our $15,000 SUMMER MATCH. The Manaaki Foundation will match your donation dollar for dollar. Donate today and help bring more electric school buses to Midwest communities! 

Safe Travels,

Susan Mudd
Attorney and Senior Policy Advocate
Environmental Law & Policy Center