Giving Back
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American Forests
American Forests helps people improve the environment with trees and forests. It
is the nation’s oldest nonprofit conservation organization. American
Forests is a world leader in tree planting for environmental restoration, a
pioneer in the science and practice of urban forestry and a primary communicator
of the benefits of trees and forests. American Forests helps people plan
and implement local actions to restore and maintain healthy ecosystems and
communities. American Forests is on the World Wide Web at www.americanforests.org.
Carbonfund.org
Carbonfund.org is the country’s leading nonprofit climate solutions organization. Carbonfund.org educates the public about the dangers of global warming and makes it easy and affordable for individuals, businesses and organizations to reduce their climate impact. Carbonfund.org is reducing the threat of climate change by promoting cost-effective carbon reductions and supporting verified renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects globally that reduce and offset carbon dioxide emissions. Carbonfund.org has over 400,000 individual supporters and works with over 1,000 corporate and nonprofit partners in many different sectors including Discovery, Motorola, Hyundai, JetBlue, Dell, Yakima, Orbitz and Staples. Visit www.Carbonfund.org.
EarthShare
With EarthShare, one gift can support America’s most respected environmental charities. EarthShare represents and supports more than 400 environmental and conservation groups, including 39 national organizations and hundreds of local groups in 18 affiliate states. EarthShare’s member organizations work hard every day to safeguard your health and the environment by combating global warming, protecting ancient forests, defending our water from toxic contaminants, saving endangered species and so much more. www.earthshare.org
Eco-Cycle
Eco-Cycle is a non-profit organization founded in 1976. It made Boulder one of the first communities in the nation to implement curbside recycling. Now, Eco-Cycle has broadened its efforts — both locally and internationally — to pioneer the next revolution in resource conservation: Zero Waste. Eco-Cycle is partnering with local businesses, governments, schools, community event planners and individuals to create a Zero Waste community and to provide a Zero Waste model for the rest of the world. www.ecocycle.org
Grist
At Grist, we believe that news about green issues and sustainable living doesn’t
have to be predictable, demoralizing, or dull. We exist to tell the untold
stories, spotlight trends before they become trendy, and engage the apathetic.
We’re fiercely independent in our coverage; we throw brickbats when they’re
needed and bestow kudos when they’re warranted. And while we take our work
seriously, we don’t take ourselves seriously, because of the many things
this planet is running out of, sanctimonious tree-huggers ain’t one of them. www.grist.org
Habitat for Humanity (East Bay)
Founded in 1988, Habitat for Humanity East Bay’s mission is to create
successful homeownership opportunities for families with limited incomes by
building sustainable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods. Habitat East Bay
is the largest affiliate in the Bay Area building 20+ homes per year and also
the leading affiliate in environmentally sustainable “Green” building. In
2008, Habitat East Bay will celebrate its 20-year anniversary and the completion
of its 200th home! Habitat for Humanity East Bay envisions simple, decent,
affordable homes in safe neighborhoods for all families. For more
information on how to volunteer or donate, visit www.habitatEB.org.
Habitat for Humanity (Silicon Valley)
Habitat for Humanity Silicon Valley partners with the community to provide families with very low incomes the opportunity to build and own their own homes, with no-interest loans, thus helping to eliminate substandard living conditions in Santa Clara County. The process of building homes helps transforms the lives of our partner families and our communities. www.HabitatSiliconValley.org
Los Angeles Audubon
The mission of Los Angeles Audubon is to enjoy and protect birds and their habitat through recreation, education, conservation and restoration. www.laaudubon.org
New American Dream
The Center for a New American Dream’s mission is to help Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life and promote social justice. We work with individuals, institutions to conserve natural resources, counter commercialization of our culture, and promote changes in the way goods are produced and consumed. We have reached tens of millions of Americans through media campaigns, shifted billions of dollars into environmentally superior goods through our institutional purchasing program, built a community of over 140,000 Americans who make healthier consumer choices, and delivered to the public the message that a sustainable lifestyle is both rewarding and accessible to all.
www.newdream.org
Outward Bound
Outward Bound is a 501(c)3 non-profit that inspires character development and self-discovery in all ages of people through challenge and outdoor adventure. Since 1962, over 500,000 individuals have participated in Outward Bound expeditions in US mountains, deserts, rivers, and oceans. Outward Bound impels people to achieve more than they ever thought possible, to show compassion for others, and to actively engage in creating a better world. www.outwardbound.org
StopGlobalWarming.org
The Stop Global Warming Virtual March was founded by Laurie David, Robert F.
Kennedy, Jr. and Senator John McCain as a non-political effort to bring all
Americans together in one place to confront the critical issue of global warming.
With the support of leading scientists, political, corporate and religious
leaders, prominent Americans and concerned citizens, the Virtual March is a
way to come together, make our voices heard and demand that our leaders freeze
and reduce carbon dioxide emissions immediately. Once a person joins
the Virtual March, they receive regular updates from stops on the march which
highlight the effects of global warming on the U.S. and solutions that are
readily available to each and every one of us. www.stopglobalwarming.org
Sustainable Conservation
Sustainable Conservation partners with business, agriculture
and government leaders to find practical ways that the private sector can protect
clean air, clean water and healthy ecosystems. The award-winning nonprofit
organization leads powerful collaborations that produce lasting, win-win solutions
to critical environmental problems. By promoting effective business and agricultural
practices throughout California, Sustainable Conservation and its partners
can shift entire industries toward environmental stewardship. www.suscon.org
Trees for the Future
Trees For The Future has been the steward of planting more than 50 million
trees throughout the world since 1988. Through a people-to-people action
plan, we restore tree cover to the world’s most degraded lands. Planting
trees sequesters carbon, offsetting climate change and improving our global
environmental health. Tree planting is also good for local economies
and social development, preserving traditional livelihoods and cultures for
generations to come. www.treesftf.org
25th Annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Join over 30,000 participants who support, walk, or volunteer at this annual fundraising walkathon that takes place on the streets of West Hollywood and Los Angeles. Each year, AIDS Walk Los Angeles benefits AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) and other AIDS service organizations throughout Los Angeles County. Pre-Walk festivities and sign-in begin at 8:30 a.m. with exercises to warm you up, and continue with appearances by celebrities and a special vocal performance to get you started at approximately 10:00 a.m. AIDS Walk Los Angeles is presented by The Hilton Family of Hotels. Do your part to help save lives and prevent new HIV infections. Sign up for AIDS Walk Los Angeles today!
Call 213.201.WALK (9255) or visit www.aidswalk.net to register or for more day-of-event information.
Venue: Pacific Design Center & West Hollywood Park
Route: Streets of West Hollywood & Los Angeles
24th Annual AIDS Walk New York
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Join over 45,000 participants who support, walk, or volunteer at this annual, 10-kilometer (6.2- mile) fundraising walkathon that takes place in Central Park and on the streets of Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Each year, AIDS Walk New York benefits Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) and other tri-state area AIDS service organizations. Pre-Walk festivities begin at 8:30 a.m. with exercises to warm you up, and continue with appearances by celebrities and a special vocal performance to get you started! Do your part to help save lives and prevent new HIV infections. Sign Up for AIDS Walk New York today!
Call 212.807.WALK (9255) or visit www.aidswalk.net to register or for more information.
Venue: Central Park (Enter at 59th Street and 5th Avenue)
Route: Through Central Park and the Upper West Side (Riverside Avenue)
Animal Haven
Animal Haven is a nonprofit organization that finds homes for abandoned cats and dogs
throughout the Tri-State area, and provides behavior intervention when needed to improve
chances of adoption. Founded in 1967, we operate a limited admission shelter/adoption
center in Manhattan and mobile adoption van. We also provide programs that enhance the
bond between animals and people.
www.animalhavenshelter.org
Anza-Borrego Foundation & Institute
The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park®, comprised of nearly 650,000 acres
in Southern California, is one of the largest State Parks in the nation and
equal in size to all of California’s other State Parks combined. Since
its formation in 1967 to acquire holdings in the Park, the Anza-Borrego Foundation
has secured 35,000 acres for habitat conservation, historic preservation and
outdoor recreation. In 2003 the Foundation launched a new venture, the
Anza-Borrego Institute, to enhance knowledge about the region, foster responsible
resource management decisions, and inspire a responsible environmental ethic. The
Institute educates the public of the importance of conserving the land and
through youth programming, trains the next generation of land stewards. The
Institute is a public private partnership with California State Parks and the
Wildlife Health Center at UC Davis. www.theabf.org
Austin Green Art
Austin Green Art’s projects focus on education, advocacy and community building. We develop projects and also partner with organizations to help bring a green and green art component to their programs. Material re-use, local food and conservation have become central recurring themes in our work. We aspire to train a new generation of artists who serve their communities and to inspire a new generation of creative citizens. www.austingreenart.org
Born Free USA
Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute (Born Free USA) works to alleviate captive animal suffering, rescue individual animals in need, protect wildlife — including highly endangered species — in their natural habitats, and encourage compassionate conservation globally. As part of the international Born Free family, we save imperiled wild animals from the global onslaught driving them to critical levels and protect the environments in which they live — whether it’s the elephants’ African savannah, tiger landscapes in India, or sea turtle nesting beaches in Israel. Our favorite “green” place is the lush landscape of our Primate Sanctuary in Texas, home to more than 500 primates, many of whom were rescued from grim conditions and now reside in a naturally enriched environment with minimal human interference.
In the film Born Free, the true story of Elsa the lioness touched the hearts of millions. Elsa’s spirit and journey to freedom remains the inspiration for Born Free USA today. Learn more at www.bornfreeusa.org
Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA)
Breathe California of Los Angeles (BREATHE LA) provides meaningful programs and services that educate, empower and ensure lung health and a clean air future for children, youth and elders in Los Angeles County. BREATHE LA was established in 1903 and has over a century of accomplishment in lung health in Los Angeles. Today we are part of BREATHE California, a statewide organization working in partnership to advance lung disease prevention and interventions and to advocate for policies that serve the lung health needs of our local communities. www.breathela.org
Center for Biological Diversity
At the Center for Biological Diversity, we believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters, and climate that species need to survive. We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive. www.biologicaldiversity.org
Eco Encore
Eco Encore raises funds for environmental through the online resale of books, CDs, DVDs and recent software donated by individuals and institutions across the country, while increasing awareness of reuse as a vital practice for resource conservation. www.ecoencore.org
EcoMom Alliance
The EcoMom Alliance is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization working to inspire and empower mothers to help reduce the climate crisis and create a sustainable future. www.ecomomalliance.org
Environmental Working Group
The mission of the Environmental Working Group is to use the power of public information to protect public health and the environment. Our team of scientists, engineers, policy experts, lawyers and computer programmers pores over government data, legal documents, scientific studies and our own laboratory tests to expose threats to your health and the environment, and to find solutions. Our research brings to light unsettling facts that you have a right to know. It shames and shakes up polluters and their lobbyists. It rattles politicians and shapes policy. It persuades bureaucracies to rethink science and strengthen regulation. It provides practical information you can use to protect your family and community. www.ewg.org
Focus the Nation
Focus the Nation’s inaugural event January 31st, 2008 brought together nearly a million Americans at 1,900 locations engaging 64 members of Congress, 15 Governors and countless local and state politicians in a discussion on solutions to climate change. Moving into 2009 and beyond, Focus the Nation is continuing to empower young people to accelerate the transition to a more just and prosperous clean energy future with community education events, sustained political engagement and support and development for youth initiatives like Project Slingshot, a partnership between Focus the Nation and Clif MOJO to propel create global warming solutions into action. Find out more at
www.focusthenation.org
Friends of the Urban Forest
San Franciscans rely on Friends of the Urban Forest to help them plant and
maintain trees for a more beautiful and healthy city. Since 1981, Friends
of the Urban Forest’s community-based tree plantings have literally
transformed San Francisco’s cityscape. In that time, Friends of the Urban
Forest has planted more than 41,000 trees — that’s more than all the trees
in Golden Gate Park — which represents over 40% of all the street trees in
the city. In addition to street tree planting and maintenance, FUF
operates an education program, which includes a youth project to pay and
teach teens tree care skills, and conducts tree tours and bi-lingual pruning
workshops. www.fuf.net
Green Ambassadors
Green Ambassadors, a project of Environmental Charter High School, is an environmental education program that empowers youth to be agents of change in their communities and world. Through service learning, community partnerships, and cross-cultural and global exchange, the program fosters personal growth and leadership skills to help youth tackle the most critical environmental issues facing our planet. www.greenambassadors.org
Green Yoga Association
At Green Yoga Association, our goal is to widen the circle of Yoga practitioners who are seeking and finding ways to honor and care for the Earth as an essential part of Yoga. We believe that Yoga practitioners have great potential to be a force for positive change. Through our Green Studios Program, we provide tools and support for Yoga studios, to help them become models of sustainability and leaders in their communities. www.greenyoga.org
King County Parks
King County Parks — Your Big Backyard | We provide Seattle and King County citizens with one of the largest regional parks and trails systems in the country! The King County Parks system has evolved from 150 acres in 1938 to more than 25,000 acres today. Our mission is to enhance regional quality of life through sound stewardship of parks, trails & open space.
We look after over 180 parks covering 25,000 acres including such regional treasures
as Marymoor Park and Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park and 175 miles of
trail. By cultivating strong relationships with non-profit, corporate and community
partners, King County Parks works to enhance park amenities while reducing costs.
We hope you enjoy your time in parks!
www.kingcounty.gov/parks
Marin Human Race
The Marin Human Race is a program of the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin. The Center promotes volunteerism, strengthens nonprofits, and enhances community leadership in Marin County, CA. We strive to develop a healthy and engaged community dedicated to building and preserving the quality of life for all residents.
www.marinhumanrace.org
Michigan 4C Association
The Michigan 4C Association fosters children’s success and development through service to the early childhood care and education community. This is accomplished through a statewide network of local/regional 4C organizations, direct service, collaboration and advocacy in the areas of professional development, and support to families. Our efforts will be directed toward maximizing the use of existing resources, assisting in the creation of new resources and advocating on behalf of children and families through policy analysis, fund raising and coordination of network activities. www.mi4c.org
RE Sources for Sustainable Communities
With over 25 years of successful programs, RE Sources is a cornerstone in regional and local sustainability movements. Our organizational practices model efficiency, stewardship and our unwavering commitment to healthy communities. RE Sources’ programs focus on clean air, clean water, climate change and waste reduction. Regardless of the subject, all programs provide citizens with tools and information to make educated decisions about how to live more sustainably. Building on this framework, RE Sources is taking our mission one step further to provide the people of Whatcom County with the Sustainable Living Center; a place to gather, learn and build skills together.
www.re-sources.org
San Tan PRIDE
The San Tan Mountains PRIDE Association is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization
dedicated to creating a sustainable society, developing our youth with positive
role models, and educating the community in environmental care. The PRIDE
sponsors an annual clean-up event with hundreds of volunteers cleaning roadsides,
recycling appliances, tires, electronics, and hazard waste disposal. This
event unites the community while beautifying the area. The PRIDE also sponsors
horse trail rides for the TJ Pappas School children, and in 2006 erected
and dedicated the Nathan Martens Arizona War Memorial to honor all the Arizona
fallen heroes from the Iraq/Afghanistan war. The PRIDE initiated a
recycling program and continues working with the counties and municipalities
in hopes of expanding to curbside recycling. For membership or program information,
call 602.739.9993 or visit us on the web at www.santanpride.org.
SAVE THE FROGS!
Frogs are the most threatened group of animals on the planet. Nearly one-third of the world’s 6,485 amphibian species are in danger of extinction, and up to 200 species have completely disappeared in recent decades. SAVE THE FROGS! is an international team of scientists, educators, policymakers and naturalists dedicated to protecting the world’s amphibian species. SAVE THE FROGS! conducts and funds scientific research, and engages in educational activities aimed at increasing the public’s awareness of environmental issues to ensure that amphibian conservation becomes — and remains — a top priority for current and future generations. www.savethefrogs.com.
Sierra Business Council
The Sierra Business Council is the only business organization serving the entire Sierra Nevada region. We are a nonprofit association of more than 700 businesses, agencies, and individual members committed to promoting a new perspective on regional wealth while emphasizing collaboration in planning and policy making. SBC’s mission is to pioneer innovative projects and approaches that foster community vitality, environmental quality, economic prosperity, and social justice in the Sierra Nevada. Our projects focus on community-based planning, conservation, leadership development, and sustainable business and development practices to build a sustainable future for the region. SBC is an innovative leader that provides communities the tools and models to develop livable towns and prosperous economies while maintaining our sense of place and protecting our natural resources. www.Sbcouncil.org
The Ocean Project
The Ocean Project helps its global partner network of zoos, aquariums, and museums effectively educate their millions of visitors about how they can help protect and conserve our ocean planet. The Ocean Project helps its broad network to enhance ocean awareness among the public; change attitudes and behaviors for conservation; increase civic involvement in community conservation activities; and generate regional, national, and international policy-focused action. An underlying premise in all our activities is to help people to think and act with our world ocean in mind — whether one lives in Australia or Arizona, Tahiti or Tennessee — and instill a stronger sense of the interconnectedness of life and a responsibility for making sure we do as much as we can in our lifetimes. www.TheOceanProject.org
Wild West Institute
The mission of the WildWest Institute is to protect and restore forests, wild
lands, watersheds and wildlife in the Northern Rockies. We monitor and empower
citizens to effectively participate in the public land management decision
processes on nearly 20 national forests. Our staff and board also work to
help craft positive solutions that promote sustainability in our communities
through restoring naturally functioning ecosystems. www.wildwestinstitute.org
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