Upcoming

May 17, 2026 11am-5pm, Mayfest

Electrify SOMA will have a table at Mayfest on Springfield Avenue in Maplewood. Come visit us there to learn about home energy improvements!

June 4, 2026 12-2pm, Electrify SOMA Presents at the Senior Lounge

Electrify SOMA will lead an interactive discussion about home energy improvements geared toward seniors. Join us at The Baird Stage & Screen Room that Thursday afternoon.

June 20, 2026 1-4pm, SOMA Repair Café

Electrify SOMA will table at the SOMA Repair Café at The Baird Center from 1-4pm. While you’re waiting for community volunteers to help repair your belongings, come chat with us about home energy improvements!

Past

May 3, 2026 11am-2pm, South Orange River Day

Volunteers Bob McCoy and Julianna Garreffa celebrate South Orange River Day!
Volunteers John Cramer and Julianna Garreffa answer questions from attendees.

Electrify SOMA joined many other community organizations for South Orange’s annual River Day. We chatted with dedicated local volunteers before and after they helped clean litter out of our river.

April 29, 2026 6-7pm, Livestreamed Cooking Demo with Meat Me in the Middle

John Cramer, Julianna Garreffa, Jennie Aylward, and Joe Gonzalez with our finished dish!

Electrify SOMA partnered with local project Meat Me in the Middle to host a livestreamed cooking demo of a meatless meal on an induction stovetop! Watch the recording here. If you want to cook along with us, here’s the recipe for Italian Pasta & Lentils.

April 16, 2026 7:30pm, Hilton Neighborhood Association

At 7:30pm on Thursday 4/16, Electrify SOMA will discuss home energy improvements with residents who are members of the Hilton Neighborhood Association.

March 17, 2026 5pm, SO Senior Advisory Committee

At 5pm on Tuesday 3/17, Electrify SOMA met with the SO Senior Advisory Committee to discuss home energy improvements with members and brainstorm how Electrify SOMA can better help seniors in South Orange.

February 28, Vicinity Magazine Article

https://issuu.com/vicinity/docs/vicinity_magazine_423e47831db4ea

February 1, 2026, Tu B’Shvat Event at Beth El Synagogue

Dayenu and Electrify SOMA celebrate Tu B’Shvat with a community event at Beth El Synagogue in South Orange.

Joe Gonzalez presents to crowd at Beth El Synagogue.
Dayenu and Electrify SOMA members at the event.

January 24, 2026 1-3pm, Green Scene Sustainability Fair

Electrify SOMA tables at the "Green Scene" Sustainability Fair with other community organizations and businesses.
Joe, Owen, and Julianna answer questions from SOMA residents.

December 1, 2025 Matters Magazine Article

https://www.mattersmagazine.com/post/electrify-soma-gives-neighborly-advice

September 20, 2025 Launch Event

Kathleen Grant presents at the launch event.
Bob McCoy fields questions from our neighbors in SOMA.

September 6, 2025 Village Green Article

https://villagegreennj.com/community/electrify-soma-to-hold-community-meeting-on-electrifying-homes-at-a-savings/