Known for blending alt-rock with activism, Trapdoor Social is taking their green mission to the next level. Instead of funding their next album directly, the band is donating all net proceeds from their crowdfunding campaign to install solar panels on Homeboy Industries’ roof—helping young people gain vital skills while powering a non-profit that transforms lives. Read on to see how music, sustainability, and community come together in a truly inspiring way.

What happens when clean energy advocates and a socially conscious rock band join forces? For Homeboy Industries—Los Angeles’ pioneering nonprofit for formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated individuals—it means going solar. With Everybody Solar, GRID Alternatives, Trapdoor Social, and even the Sierra Club backing the effort, the project will lower utility bills and redirect thousands of dollars toward job training, education, and support services.