| Iowa Shares | |||
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Tommi Makala |
A statewide coalition of nonprofit organizations working for social change,
human welfare, women's issues, peace and social justice, the environment,
cultural awareness, and animal welfare. | ||
| Organizations belonging to Iowa Shares: | |||
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American Friends Service Committee | |||
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Kathleen McQuillen |
Throughout Iowa, AFSC strives to achieve a more just, peaceful community by
encouraging community empowerment, fair labor practices and nonviolent responses
to conflict. They also assist immigrants in their new homeland. | ||
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Amnesty International of Iowa | |||
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Dennis Steele |
Amnesty International of Iowa works to secure the principles of human rights
espoused in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through education and
public advocacy. | ||
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Animal Protection Society of Iowa | |||
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denise.fasse-beasley@drake.edu |
Works with veterinarians and low-income pet owners to help spay or neuter
dogs and cats, thus reducing cruelty to animals due to overpopulation problems,
such as abuse and euthanasia. | ||
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Beacon of Life | |||
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Ruth Hardin |
The Beacon is a structured transitional shelter for Central Iowa's homeless
women 18 years and above: intensive case management, counseling for women in
recovery, parole, and/or mental issues, job training and housing placement. | ||
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Bidwell-Riverside Center | |||
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Bob Crandall |
Provides services to low-income individuals and families, or to those living
in poverty, and involves the surrounding community to develop programs and
policies that promote continual community improvement. | ||
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Catholic Peace Ministry | |||
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Brian Terrell |
Working for peace in the light of Christian social teachings by advocating
against unfair labor practices and working to reduce US military spending as
well as to abolish sanctions against Iraq that kill 5,000 children each month. | ||
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Children and Family Urban Ministries | |||
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Carmen Zeitler |
Working with individuals and families, we build on their assetts in order to
create a stronger community and to diminish the causes of poverty. We address
concerns of school-age children, youth & their families. | ||
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Churches United Shelter | |||
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Jean Brown |
Provides safe emergency shelter and supportive services for homeless men,
women, and familiess without charge, regardless of personal circumstance. | ||
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Environmental Advocates | |||
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Jean Martin |
Environmental Advocates raises envirnonmental awareness and seeks responsible
action regarding clean water, urban sprawl, bike paths and many local issues. | ||
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Friends of Iowa CASA | |||
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Lisa Mehle |
Friends of Iowa CASA supports Iowa CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
through efforts in fundraising, public policy and public relations. | ||
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Iowa Coalition for Housing and the Homeless | |||
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Jim Cain |
A statewide network of organizations and individuals committed to the
elimination of homelessness and the creation of affordable housing. ICHH offers
technical assistance, community organizing, and public policy. development. | ||
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Iowa Environmental Council | |||
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Tommi Makila |
IA Environmental Council is a coalition of 78 environmental organizations and
many individuals working on these issues: water quality, pesticides, livestock
manure, natural resources funding and agricultural policy. | ||
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Iowa Peace Network | |||
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Patti McKee |
IPN is a faith-based organization that counsels people dealing with
"issues of conscience" related to military service and taxes. | ||
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Iowa Recycling Association | |||
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Dewayne Johnson |
A catalyst for a sustainable future -- dedicated to a healthy environment and
economy by promoting waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting through
education and cooperation. Provides resources to 38,000 teachers and others. | ||
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Iowa Renewable Energy Association | |||
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Beverly Hannon |
Promotes the use of renewable energy and energy conservation in Iowa.
Sponsors educational activities and demonstration projects, especially to high
school students. Goal is to have a renewable energy project in 99 counties. | ||
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Iowa Respite & Crisis Care Coalition | |||
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Jay Brewer |
Promotes the development and support of a statewide, quality respite care and
crisis care system to strengthen and maintain family unity for all.Increases
public awareness for individuals with disabilities and their families. | ||
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Iowa United Nations Association | |||
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Katy Hansen |
Provides grassroots support for the United Nations and facilitates
participation in the discussion of global issues affecting Iowans such as global
health, human rights and development through education of youth and adults. | ||
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Iowans for Prevention of Gun Violence | |||
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John Johnson |
A statewide educational organization, IPGV views gun violence as a public
health problem due to high gun suicide use and homicide; works toward fact-based
prevention strategies and public education. | ||
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Linn County United Nations Association | |||
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Jo Dillon |
Helps achieve effective U.S. membership in a strengthened United Nations by
providing public programs, supporting youth educational programs, and
participating in special projects such as removal of mines from minefields. | ||
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Practical Farmers of Iowa | |||
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Katherine Parker |
With over 600 members, PFI has been a leader for 17 years in science-based
approaches to sustainable agriculture and in creating new marketing
relationships that can sustain family farms. | ||
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Public Access Television (PATV) | |||
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Rene Paine |
Provides training in media productions so local citizens can communicate with
their neighbors, and operates a local channel to facilitate uncensored playback
of local, citizen-produced programming. | ||
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The Home Connection | |||
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Nancy Wolf-Keith |
The Home Connection houses homeless families for up to two years and works
with them to achieve self sufficiency. It also advocates for policies that
improve the lives of homeless and low-income Iowans. | ||
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Women, Food and Agriculture Network | |||
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Denise O'Brien |
Links and amplifies women's voices on issues of food systems, sustainable
communities, and environmental integrity. Includes economic literacy training,
leadership development workshops, and international networking. | ||
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Women's Resource and Action Center | |||
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Monique DiCarlo |
Creates social change for women, with women. WRAC provides counseling,
diverse support groups, educational programs and training, referrals, and
advocacy services. | ||
