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Global Deaf Connection is increasing social, economic and educational opportunities for Deaf people internationally, especially in developing nations. Based on the premise that education leads to opportunity, Global Deaf Connection (GDC) was created to imp
Ground Zero Minnesota is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3, education non-profit which started in 1982. Our mission is most concisely described as "education for informed democracy and human survival." Simply put, we think human survival is in jeopardy, or at leas
Areas: Democratic Participation, Democracy Education
Type: Non Governmental Organization - Scope: national
Type: Non Governmental Organization - Scope: national
Our current focus is energy security and bio-based materials. Because the Upper Midwest has vast and largely untapped sources of clean, domestic energy to produce power, fuel and materials, we are working with elected and government officials, energy indus
Areas: Biological Control, Energy Policy, Biotechnology, Public Health, Economic Development
Type: Network/ Coalition/ Collective - Scope: national - Contact: Sara Bergan, Executive Director
Type: Network/ Coalition/ Collective - Scope: national - Contact: Sara Bergan, Executive Director
The Great River Earth Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering personal and cultural transformation through grassroots study and discussion that encourages individuals to examine their deeply held values, accept responsibility for the E
The Green Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote environmental stewardship and create economic opportunity through sustainable community development. Our vision is shared by the thousands of people who donate and purchase our qu
The Mission of the George Family Foundation is to foster wholeness in mind, body, spirit, and community in order to enhance the development of human potential. Our Guiding Philosophy is to invest in initiatives consistent with our deepest values, to promot
Areas: Sustainability, Religious and Spiritual Issues, Environmental Ethics, Environmental Health
Type: Foundation - Scope: regional
Type: Foundation - Scope: regional
Mission: Grandmothers for Peace, a non-profit organization, was formed in May of 1982 at the height of the Cold War. In 1981, I became aware of 150 nuclear weapons at Mather Air Force Base just 15 minutes from my home in Sacramento, California. Those weapo
Areas: Peace and Peace Building, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Conflict Resolution, Military Disarmament, Women's Safety from Violence, Women's Civic Participation
Type: Non Governmental Organization - Scope: international - Contact: Marilyn Jones
Type: Non Governmental Organization - Scope: international - Contact: Marilyn Jones
The Gray Panthers is a national organization of intergenerational activists dedicated to social change. We are age and youth in action. For almost thirty years, Gray Panthers have worked to make America a better place to live for the young, the old, and ev
Areas: Peace and Peace Building, Social Development, Seniors' Rights and Participation, Women's Rights, Social Justice Education
Type: Non Governmental Organization - Scope: national - Contact: Sally Brown - Co Convenor
Type: Non Governmental Organization - Scope: national - Contact: Sally Brown - Co Convenor
Purpose and activities: The mission of the Grotto Foundation is to benefit society by improving the education and the economic, physical and social well-being of citizens with a special focus on families and culturally diverse groups. The foundation is fur
Areas: Social Development, Access To Education, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Education, Economic Development
Type: Foundation - Scope: national
Type: Foundation - Scope: national
The independent, non-profit organization welcomed, supported and sheltered thousands of homeless women and children. The trusting neighborhood relationships and extensive base of supporters built during these years were the foundation for a growing vision.

