Community
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, commited citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. -- Margaret Mead

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Peace and Anti-War

Amnesty International
For Oakhurst information, call Adrianne at (559) 658-6300 or Diane Marks at (559) 642-3793

Peace Fresno
Peace Fresno is an advocacy organization based at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence. It was founded by community members dedicated to peaceful resolution to conflict. Its mission is to seek effective nonviolent responses to terrorism. By conscientiously exploring and identifying peaceful options in our search for justice, we act to break the endless cycle of violence and counter-violence. (Featured in Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11!)
(559) 487-2515

Woman's International League for Peace and Justice
Comprehensive links to international women's peace organizations. For Fresno Chapter information, email Barbara Price at bp_lucky13@yahoo.com, Terri Anderson at terria@sti.net, or JoAnn Griffin at lovehays@sti.net.

Oxfam, Int'l
Oxfam works with communities, allies and partner organizations, undertaking long-term development, emergency work, research and campaigning for a fairer world. Oxfam works on a broad range of issues, including trade, conflict, debt and aid, and education.

Food Not Bombs -- Fresno Chapter
Food Not Bombs is an international network of volunteers who serve free hot vegetarian food to low income people, and offer political support. There are over 200 chapters of Food Not Bombs in the United States, Europe, and Australia.

 

Social Justice/Human Rights

Community Alliance
An excellent resource for peace, social justice, and other progressive community groups.  Most are in Fresno.

International Justice Mission
International Justice Mission helps people suffering injustice and oppression who cannot rely on local authorities for relief. The agency documents and monitors conditions of abuse and oppression, educates the church and public about the abuses, and mobilizes intervention on behalf of the victims.

Jubilee 2000 - Drop the Debt
In the world’s most impoverished nations, the majority of the populations do not have access to clean water, adequate housing or basic health care. These countries are paying debt service to wealthy nations and institutions at the expense of providing these basic services to their citizens. The lives of 19,000 children could be saved every day if the debt of these countries was cancelled and savings put to good use.
"Must we starve our children to pay our debts?" Julius Nyerere, former President of Tanzania

 

Environmental -- Yosemite and the Sierra

MERG- Mariposans for Environmentaly Responsible Growth
"Our purpose is to inform the public and decision makers about environmental issues so that the best choices can be made for a sustainable high quality of life for present and future Mariposans as change comes to our community."

Sierra Foothill Conservancy
The Sierra Foothill Conservancy, a local land trust, conserves open space between Yosemite and Kings Canyon to protect wildlife, ranching and natural beauty for present and future generations.

Sierra Club
Ron Mackie (559) 683-0293
The Motherload Chapter

Upper Merced River Watershed Council
Nancy McConnell (209) 966-2221
watershed@sti.net

Sierra Nevada Alliance
The Sierra Nevada Alliance is a regional coalition of grassroots and regional groups working in the Sierra to protect and restore the natural and community values of California's most cherished mountain range.

Yosemite Fund
The mission of The Yosemite Fund is to provide private funding for specific projects that further preserve, protect or enhance Yosemite National Park. The ultimate result of the operations of the Fund must be material improvement in the quality of Yosemite's natural, cultural or historical resources or in the quality of the visitor experience.

Forests Forever
"Our mission: To protect and enhance California forests and wildlife habitat through educational, legislative and electoral activities."

 

Anti-Consumerism, Green Living

New American Dream
A national, anti-consumerism organization.

Care2
If you are tired of Yahoo or Hotmail email accounts, but want free email, try care2.com.  Care2 is an environmental organization who donates 5% of their proceeds (not profits -- proceeds are before expenses and taxes) to other environmental non-profits and has fun potential email addresses including @animail.net and @snail-mail.com.

Socially Responsible.org
"Our mission at SociallyResponsible.Org is to help socially responsible people and businesses find each other. To accomplish this, we've built the Internet's most comprehensive Socially Responsible directory, and we've built it to be fast and precise. You won't find advertisements, sales pop ups, banner farms, or other hurdles thrust in your path. Our mission isn't to sell. Our mission is to educate and share consumer and wellness resources."

Green Seal
Green Seal is an independent, non-profit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less toxic pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion.

adbusters.org
Home page of Adbusters magazine and "buy nothing" day.

Revered Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping

Counter-Ads
H how to eliminate a number of ads in there own lives (i.e. ways to eliminate SPAM, Junk Mail, Banner ads while surfing, and TV commercials).

Responsible Shopper: What Does Your Shopping Support?
Research tool to see where your money is going.

Lovelyhowl
A Sweatshop-free Shopping Guide

 

Responsible Recreation

American Hiking
"From the halls of Congress to the backcountry, American Hiking speaks up for hikers and the trails they love."

Leave No Trace
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wildlands.

Ski Area Citizens
The SACC works to ensure that ski area management decisions, either by the Forest Service, the ski companies, or local governments, are responsive to the needs of real environmental protection, local communities, and the skiing public. See how your favorite ski area stacks up environmentally. (Unfortunately, Bager Pass is not listed.)

 

Other

Guerrilla Girls
"Since 1985 the Guerrilla Girls have been reinventing the 'F word'—feminism. In 19 years we have produced over 100 posters, stickers, books, printed projects, and actions that expose sexism and racism in politics, the art world, film and the culture at large. We use humor to convey information, provoke discussion, and show that feminists can be funny."

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