It has been a busy season for us here at Puget Sound Community Change - lots of learning and growth - and we wish the same for you!  

Help us improve our program!
Take this short survey about shopping at PCC Natural Markets, and enter to win a $50 gift certificate.

Program Update
So far, collectively we have generated over $50,000 in Community Rebates (cash rewards for you and donations for your designated nonprofits and schools).  If you have reached the $25 threshold you can login to your account and donate or redeem your Cash Rewards.

Did you know that your account also allows you to track your spending and manage your beneficiaries?  Login now to check it out: card.pugetsound.cc

Featured Business: Located in the heart of Ballard at the intersection of Ballard Avenue and Market Street, the BalMar is a comfortable place to grab a cocktail and enjoy a conversation. The BalMar's green business practices include composting all their food waste, recycling their fryer oil for biodiesel, and using recycled paper products and water-saving utilities. Their Community Rebate is 10% on any purchase over $30!

New Merchants Greenwood      Green Bean Coffee House      Romio's Pizza and Pasta      Sip and Ship Downtown      Red Ballard      Sip and Ship Issaquah      The Foot Zone To see where else you can use your card, visit the directory or click here to find a personalized list of businesses near you.

Farewell to Britt
 A heartfelt 'thank you' to Brittany for her dedication to The Interra Project and Puget Sound Community Change over the past several years. We wish for her all the challenge she desires and the success she deserves.  Be on the lookout for her grace over at World Changing!
 
Thank you Yurie and Yusuke
Yurie and Yusuke, business students from Japan, worked with us during August while studying with iLEAP  at Antioch.  They were wonderful, entertaining, and extremely helpful.  We savor their curiosity!

Help sow the seeds of change!
Volunteering with Puget Sound Community Change is an opportunity for you to engage with, and help, our community.  To plug in, check out our upcoming volunteer opportunities and send an email to kristag@interraproject.org  

Farming for Change
Check out our featured cardholder Chris Miller from People for Puget Sound.

Featured Beneficiaries

Congratulations to the team and volunteers over at EarthCorps who beat their Summer Youth Challenge! The challenge was for 1,000 volunteers to get their hands dirty doing environmental service with EarthCorps in July and August. Despite one of the

coldest, rainiest summers on record, people turned out in record numbers: 1,484 in all!  The region’s parks, natural areas and beaches are all the healthier for it!  Nice job EarthCorps! 

If you are interested in volunteering, check out earthcorps.org   

Upcoming Events  

Get ready for Green October!  Below is just a taste of what's going on in September, to see more check out the PSCC WiserEarth page. 

EarthCorps’ World Night!  September 13
Learn about the amazing environmental work that EarthCorps’ international participants are doing both here in the Seattle region and in their home countries.  Learn about monitoring endangered river dolphins in Pakistan; keeping invasive plants away from bat caves in Serbia, and more! Entrance is free, there’s great dinner including an international smorgasbord, cultural performances, and lots of fun! 

PCC Healthy Living Fair, September 13 - 14
Come down to the Issaquah store for samples from 80 vendors of more than 400 products, cooking workshops and taste-testing for the kids!  

Sustainable September - Downtown Kirkland Green Festival, September 17
Throughout the month of September there will be events in East King County to highlite the businesses and organizations there who are committed to growing the local economy and practicing environmental stewardship.  Be sure to check out the Street Dance, Live Music Performances, Farmer's Market, Harvest Dinner/Grape Stomp and Local Leaders Presentations.  We'll be there giving away free Puget Sound Community Change Cards at the Outdoor Eco-Market. 

People For Puget Sound Golf Classic, September 23
Join the fun at the Elk Run Golf Course in Maple Valley.  $75 gets you a cart, continental breakfast and lunch, and qualify for prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin.

PCC Farmland Trust Annual Ames Creek Farm Tour, - September 27
Come meet the farmers and see how thousands of donors are able to play a part in the local farming community! Activities include hayride farm tours, live music, cooking demonstrations, food sampling, fun activities for kids, and opportunities to learn about the non-profit partners that support these local farms.

Questions or comments?
Call (206) 526-2323 or email info@interraproject.org