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Surfrider
Straws Suck Campaign
In the U.S.A., 500 million (MILLION!) straws are thrown away every day. You can help
stop all of this plastic from ending up in our rivers, oceans, and bodies. Start
by specifying "no straw" when ordering a drink (including
water). Read
more here. |
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Orangutan
Foundation International
You can help protect orangutans from extinction. |
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Natural Resources Defense Council
I cannot put into words the devastation I felt on November
8th, 2106. Alene and I see, nearly every day, the injurious
effects of humankind on our ocean and planet. We have met people
whose homes will likely be gone in a decade due to climate
change and sea levels rising. And now the United States has
a president that is rolling back environmental protections and
reversing decades of progress. You may disagree with my views on
taxes, or healthcare, or education, but PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE,
whether you support this president or not, I beg you to oppose
his environmental policies. Donate to NRDC. They are one of the
finest organizations out there and they will be working hard to
protect our world. No matter who you voted for in the last
election (or didn't vote for), support NRDC. Our world depends
on it. Really. |
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WildAid
WildAid’s mission is to end the illegal wildlife trade
in our lifetimes. Shark Savers (see bottom of page) merged with
WildAid in 2013. WildAid is working in many countries to change
people's perception of the products that create the illegal
wildlife trade (for example, their shark fin soup campaign in
Asia). They work with governments to strengthen conservation
programs, create legal protection for endangered species and
implement anti-trafficking laws. They are awesome. Support them. |
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Greenpeace
Japan has started whaling again in the Southern Ocean. It is a
travesty to continue to kill whales... especially under the
despicable deceit of scientific research. Support Greenpeace to
help stop the whaling. |
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Story
of Stuff Project A great project that works to
bring the truth about our relationship with 'stuff', and
therefore, our planet. Annie Leonard's work is easy to
undertstand. It makes you think, and perhaps, change. Watch some
of the movies and see what you think. And, if you like what
Annie's doing, donate. |
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Marine
Megafauna Foundation We went
to a presentation by Dr. Andrea Marshall while we were in
California in January 2013. She's doing great work to protect
threatened marine species; most notably, manta rays and whale
sharks. She's obviously a very cool person dedicated to
accomplishing something important. Please support her. We do. |
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Authors
& Illustrators for Children In 2008, over 1,000
children's book authors and illustrators came together to help
elect Barack Obama. They are at it again. Check out the video,
their website, and their Facebook page. Support them if you can.
And vote! |
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Jean
& Robert Blakey Memorial Endowed Scholarship Award
Created by the community in memory of my parents, this
scholarship fund provides financial aid to Jewish Studies
students at California State University, Long Beach.
Contributions may be sent to the
Jewish Community Foundation – Blakey Jewish Studies
Scholarship
3801 E. Willow Street
Long Beach, CA 90815 |
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Animal
Vegetable Miracle This entry isn't a
non-profit. It's a book by Barbara Kingsolver. Buy it and read
it. It's an interesting, humorous, and exceptionally well-written
read; it just might change the way you think about food. It did
for me. |
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Charity Navigator We
need to give to non-profits. But there are so many, how do you
know if your money is being used properly? Charity Navigator is
a great tool. Check out over 5,000 charities before you donate.
If you like their service, consider supporting Charity Navigator
as well. |
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Natural Resources Defense Council
Who stands between corporate greed and the destruction of the
environment? The NRDC, that's who. They also work to stop our
government from destroying our own country's precious wildlife
and resources. An incredibly effective organization that uses
the law, science and members' actions to keep the bad guys at
bay. I've been a member for over 20 years. You could be a
member, too. |
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Heifer International
When he was about 8, Elliot Jensen, my best friends Steve and
Shirley's son, bought a goat with the money he got from the
tooth fairy (the tooth fairy was very generous). I had never
heard of Heifer before. I like that they have recipients "pass
on" the gift of the animals' offspring. I often give Heifer gifts
at the holidays.
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Shark
Savers 100 million
(that's 100,000,000) sharks are killed every year. Every single
year. During that year, about 60 people are bitten, and about
five of them die. So why are so many sharks killed? It can't be
to keep us safe from shark attacks. The
main reason is shark fin soup. Sharks will soon be extinct. As
you know, we love diving with sharks. They are magnificent and
beautiful creatures, and a crucial element of the marine
ecology. At the Shark Savers site you can download brochures to
give to restaurant owners who serve shark fin soup. You can sign
petitions to ban shark fishing. You can also donate to a great
campaign in China -- featuring Yao Ming -- to reduce the demand
for shark fin soup.
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