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We are currently fundraising to raise enough money to hire the best environmental attorney in Ohio. He has fought and WON against other projects at the Ohio Power Siting Board and he knows what it is going to take to win this fight. Our chances of stopping the Richwood Solar Project drop tremendously if we don’t hire the best attorney. And they drop to zero with no legal representation at all.

Having a good attorney on our side will not only guide us thru this process but will help us prepare testimony to give to the Ohio Power Siting Board as to why this project should not be built in our community. He will also review the applications and other case documents to make sure we are protected as a community. If the project asks for waivers to reduce setbacks we will have way less power to stop that without an attorney.

We need approximately $40,000 to retain our preferred attorney for the OPSB process and if we pursue this to the Ohio Supreme Court (when the project appeals) we will need an additional $25,000. All money raised will be used for legal fees first and foremost. If we do raise beyond our goals we will use the additional funds on mailers, yard signs and other advertising against the project.

How can I give?

  • Cash and checks made payable to “Citizens Against Richwood Solar” are accepted.
  • Checks can be mailed to us at PO Box 66 Richwood, OH 43344
  • While we are required as a non profit to keep records of every donation, our organization will do everything within our power to protect the anonymity of our donors.
  • We appreciate all of our donors however, we cannot accept donations associated with the fossil fuel industry in order to maintain the integrity of our organization.
  • CARS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations of $100 or more we require that we give you a signed receipt. All donations made (including the membership fee) are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Donation FAQS

What happens if we don’t collect enough money to meet our goals?

There are other attorneys out there that are less expensive however our chances of winning with a less expensive (and less experienced) attorney drop significantly so we are really trying to meet our goals.

What if you raise more money than is needed?

In the event that we are able to raise more funds than we need for legal fees we will use any remaining money to purchase mailers, advertising, yard signs etc.

What happens to leftover funds when this process is over?

As a 501(c)(3) organization, we are required by the IRS to donate funds upon dissolution to another 501(c)(3) organization with a similar mission in the area. If there are no other organizations with a similar mission in our area, we are then allowed to donate to any 501(c)3 organization in our area. We will solicit input from our members on where they would like to see this money donated and the board will vote on how to appropriately distribute the funds.

Can donations be returned to the donor if you don’t meet your goals?

Unfortunately, as a registered 501(c)(3) organization, we cannot return donations to a donor if we fail to meet our goals. Our promise to our donors is that we will make every effort to ensure that we meet our fundraising goals.

Why can’t we take money from fossil fuels?

While we hate to turn away any donations it is imperative to show to the Ohio Power siting board that the concerns about this project being built in our community is the voice of the people and not that of a competitor in the industry. PUBLIC OUTCRY is what they are looking for and ensuring our outcry isn’t a paid for act.