Educational Links
LATTICE (Linking All Types of Teachers to International and Cross-Cultural Education) - http://casid.isp.msu.edu/outreach/lattice.htm
A collaborative project linking K-12 teachers with a cross-cultural education network that involves dynamic interaction on issues that concern educators throughout the world. LATTICE provides Michigan teachers the opportunity to enrich their students' understanding of other countries and integrate this information into their curricula.
Earth to Kids - www.edf.org/Earth2Kids
An environmental kids section of the Environmental Defense Fund.
Humanitarian Links
Phinney Neighborhood Chorus www.phinneychorus.org
Director Maggie McClellan states, "The goal is self-expression, a sense of unity with each other and, through experiencing music from other cultures, with people all over the world." Indeed, in the spirit of inclusiveness, there are no try-outs for the Chorus. The Seattle-based Chorus has helped raise money for charitable organizations.
Partners For Prosperity www.partnersforprosperity.org
A registered nonsectarian, nonprofit society that works with people of all faiths to apply universal spiritual principles to community development. Based in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia they build partnerships between organizations, volunteers, donors and consultants who are working to create well-being and prosperity for people in their communities.
MRISAR, Institute of Science, Art & Robotics www.mrisar.com
We create science, robotic and art exhibits to support our Humanitarian & Environmental Research & Development, which is based on our belief that each person should do everything within their capability to honor the spirit of humanity and the environment. We maintain interactive programs, in order to instill in the participants, a sense of responsible technology to improve their world in the areas of alternative energies, medical devices and accessibility technologies for the disabled. Our profits are used to support our research. The site also contains a section of free "Do It Yourself" projects relating to various technologies.
Gifts From Within - www.sourcemaine.com/gift
Supports those who have survived trauma caused by abuse and violence.
The National Center For Missing & Exploited Children - www.missingkids.com
Paralyzed Veterans of America - www.pva.org
Philanthropy Search - www.philanthropysearch.com
The nonprofit and philanthropic search engine.
International Conference On Rehabilitation Robotics - www.rehabrobotics.org
To share progress in ongoing rehabilitation robotics research & development for the disabled.
Environmental Links
Environmental Defense Fund - www.edf.org
Earth to Kids - www.edf.org/Earth2Kids
An environmental kids section of the Environmental Defense Fund.
MREA, Midwest Renewable Energy Association - www.the-mrea.org
Bio Integral Resource Center (BIRC) - www.birc.org/birc
Researches and publishes information about integrated pest management (IPM) and least toxic pest control. Provides information about IPM in schools, homes, communities and agriculture.
Environmental Defense Fund Scorecard - www.Scorecard.org
Find information about local polluters and the chemicals they release. This site includes health information about a wide range of pesticides.
Environmental Working Group @risk - www.ewg.org/@risk
The @risk site provides information about pesticides used near schools. Find out what chemicals are used near schools in your community.
Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides - www.efn.org/~ncap
(NCAP) - Pesticide reform activist organization. Publishes valuable fact sheets about widely used pesticides.
PANNA Links - www.panna.org/panna/networking/others
Pesticide Action Network North America maintains links to hundreds of sites with information about pesticides, health, sustainable agriculture and related topics.