Rays of Hope Austin

Rays of Hope was started in the summer of 2007 by members of local women's networking groups dedicated to sustainability issues.  We recently merged with local project 1 House at a Time, which provides energy efficiency retrofits for existing houses, to become Rays of Hope Austin, a 3-phase project encompassing education, load reduction, and solar installation for existing and new homes.  The group will work to provide 3 homes with solar PV panels in 2008, with funding from various state and local organizations,  including Austin Energy, solar panel manufacturers, and members of the business community.

 Stay tuned for a new look for the website as Rays of Hope and 1 House at a Time merge.

Our Mission

Rays of Hope is dedicated to financial empowerment for low-income families, community building, and renewable energy education and advocacy.  We create pathways to self-sufficiency for struggling homeowners, and inform the public about the benefits, both financial and environmental, of renewable energy.

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Who We Are

Rays of Hope is administered by A Nurtured World, a 501 c 3 non-profit organization.  A group of dedicated women from varying professions, tied to each other by their passion for sustainability, provide their time in support of the project.  

Contact us if you'd like more information.