Expanding Education Opportunities
Amendment 59 - Colorado SAFE (Savings Account For Education)
Posted September 29th, 2008 by AlyssaKI hadn't read that much about Amendment 59 but Colorado SAFE seems like it's needed more than ever as we see how economic downturns decimate education funding. The $700 billion Wall Street bailout is $125 billion more than we spend on education at a district, state, and federal level. That is stunning...
Visit www.coloradosafe.org for more information.
What is the Savings Account For Education?
Read the restProfile for angela_rose
Posted September 24th, 2008 by angela_rose in
Philanthropic Interests:
Helping nonprofits receive money via mobile donations! >> mgive.com
General Interests:
Music lover, budding philanthropist and self-educator.
Favorite Non-Profits:
We need them, we need to give to them, we need to support them, we need to volunteer for them, and we need to spread the word for them. And sometimes it really does take only $5 or a Facebook widget.
Who's your favorite philanthropist or social justice activist & why?:
All those who are actively participating in philanthropy on whatever level they can, because as Margaret Mead said: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Recommended Reading:
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Favorite Links:
http://www.mgive.com
http://www.twitter.com/angela_rose
http://www.digg.com
Favorite quote:
In order to change an existing paradigm you do not struggle to try and change the problematic model. You create a new model and make the old one obsolete. // Buckminster Fuller
Favorite Restaurants:
Racines and Snooze
Profile for JodiK
Posted September 9th, 2008 by JodiK in
Philanthropic Interests:
Poverty, animal welfare, education, abused & neglected children
General Interests:
Books & movies
Now, when the economy is so frightening and makes us all want to batten down the hatches, is the most important time to invest in our communities. The services provided by our amazing nonprofit sector are all the more essential as things get tougher all over. A healthy nonprofit sector means a healthy community. We have to look out for each other on a local, national and global scale.
Who's your favorite philanthropist or social justice activist & why?:
I know it's a cliche but Ghandi - who wanted us all to be the change we want to see in the world
Recommended Reading:
A Return to Love - Marianne Williamson
Favorite Links:
http://www.amma.org/
http://www.marianne.com/
Favorite quote:
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. Marianne Williamson
Favorite Restaurants:
Zaidy's!
Profile for admin
Posted July 31st, 2008 by adminGiving is an essential part of being human. If we don't turn outwards and give ourselves to others, we can't expect anything good to come back to us.
Who's your favorite philanthropist or social justice activist & why?:
Warren Buffet, Bill Gates
Favorite Links:
http://amountaintop.com
Favorite quote:
Mikey Likes it!
Favorite Restaurants:
Virgilio's Pizzaria
Front Range Earth Force Charity
How you can Help:
With your support, we will provide thousands of young people and their educators with the skills, resources and knowledge to turn their passion for the environment into real and lasting change in their communities.
Description:
We work with teachers to empower student leaders to solve real issues in their schools, communities, and the environment.
Programs and Projects:
All Earth Force programs offer educators innovative materials, training and support that help youth connect to their communities and address environmental issues.
With your support, we will provide thousands of young people and their educators with the skills, resources and knowledge to turn their passion for the environment into real and lasting change in their communities.
Description:
We work with teachers to empower student leaders to solve real issues in their schools, communities, and the environment.
Programs and Projects:
All Earth Force programs offer educators innovative materials, training and support that help youth connect to their communities and address environmental issues.
Website:
Mission:
Earth Force engages young people as active citizens who improve the environment and their communities now and in the future.
We work with teachers to empower student leaders to solve real issues in their schools, communities, and the environment.
Now is the time to foster a scientifically capable and civically engaged populace. Through Earth Force young people get hands-on, real-world opportunities to practice civic skills, acquire and understand environmental knowledge, and develop the skills and motivation to become life-long leaders in addressing environmental issues.
Subscribe via RSSFour Corners School of Outdoor Education Charity
How you can Help:
TBA
Description:
We provide eduction about the outdoors and the need to preserve natural and cultural treasures in the Southwest and around the world.
Programs and Projects:
Southwest Ed-Ventures
Adventures with a Mission
Canyon Country Youth Corps (CCYC)
Employment, Education, and Leadership for 16-23 year old youth
B.O.E.P. Bioregional Outdoor Education Project
Outdoor Education for Public and BIA Kindergarten-8th grade Teachers
Canyon Country Discovery Center
Place-based learning center on and about the Colorado Plateau
TBA
Description:
We provide eduction about the outdoors and the need to preserve natural and cultural treasures in the Southwest and around the world.
Programs and Projects:
Southwest Ed-Ventures
Adventures with a Mission
Canyon Country Youth Corps (CCYC)
Employment, Education, and Leadership for 16-23 year old youth
B.O.E.P. Bioregional Outdoor Education Project
Outdoor Education for Public and BIA Kindergarten-8th grade Teachers
Canyon Country Discovery Center
Place-based learning center on and about the Colorado Plateau
Website:
Mission:
The mission of Four Corners School of Outdoor Education is to create lifelong learning experiences about the Colorado Plateau bioregion for people of all ages and backgrounds through education, service, adventure, and conservation programs.
We provide eduction about the outdoors and the need to preserve natural and cultural treasures in the Southwest and around the world.
Four Corners School of Outdoor Education is a non-profit organization founded in 1984. Based in Monticello, Utah, Four Corners School works on the Colorado Plateau located in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah.
Subscribe via RSSFamily Star Charity
How you can Help:
TBA
Description:
Family Star Montessori provides childcare and education for kids 0-6. We offer dual language programs encouraging community diversity.
Programs and Projects:
Family Star, an award-winning Montessori child and parent education center for kids 2 months through 6 years, provides the vital stepping-stone for Denver’s at-risk children.
Our programs not only work, they strengthen families and transform lives!
TBA
Description:
Family Star Montessori provides childcare and education for kids 0-6. We offer dual language programs encouraging community diversity.
Programs and Projects:
Family Star, an award-winning Montessori child and parent education center for kids 2 months through 6 years, provides the vital stepping-stone for Denver’s at-risk children.
Our programs not only work, they strengthen families and transform lives!
Website:
Mission:
Transformation through Montessori education that empowers children and parents to think for themselves, to do for themselves and to create better lives.
Family Star Montessori provides childcare and education for kids 0-6. We offer dual language programs encouraging community diversity.
Family Star is a non-profit, grass roots organization dedicated to guiding and creating citizens for the new world of the 21st century; citizens who are self-directed, independent, happy and successful. Citizens who will be able to respond to the needs of our world in a harmonious, cooperative, peaceful and collaborative fashion.
Subscribe via RSSEnvironmental Learning for Kids - ELK Charity
How you can Help:
We'll put wildlife in a child's life!
Description:
ELK is a community-based organization dedicated to providing science education, mentoring, career development, and stewardship programs to low-income,
Programs and Projects:
Denver Youth Naturally, Youth in Natural Resources, Learning Environmental Activities for Families, School based and Youth Organization Programs
We'll put wildlife in a child's life!
Description:
ELK is a community-based organization dedicated to providing science education, mentoring, career development, and stewardship programs to low-income,
Programs and Projects:
Denver Youth Naturally, Youth in Natural Resources, Learning Environmental Activities for Families, School based and Youth Organization Programs
Website:
Mission:
Environmental Learning for Kids cultivates a passion in science, leadership, and service in a diverse community of learners.
ELK is a community-based organization dedicated to providing science education, mentoring, career development, and stewardship programs to low-income,
ELK is a Denver-based, 501(c)3 organization established in 1996 by two wildlife biologists who saw a growing need to introduce and educate Colorado's urban youth about science, math, leadership, and careers.
This need arose from the realization that all young people need strong educational support, good role models, and opportunities for positive community action in order to become engaged, productive, and successful members of society.
Subscribe via RSSDenver International Program Charity
How you can Help:
TBD
Description:
We build understanding among people and nations through cross-cultural exchange, professional development, and internships supporting service agencies
TBD
Description:
We build understanding among people and nations through cross-cultural exchange, professional development, and internships supporting service agencies
Website:
We build understanding among people and nations through cross-cultural exchange, professional development, and internships supporting service agencies
Charity Causes:
Mentoring
Subscribe via RSSColorado Youth Program Charity
How you can Help:
TBD
Description:
CYP connects underprivileged kids with nature and their communities with summer camps, after school volunteer projects, weekend recreation outings, mo
TBD
Description:
CYP connects underprivileged kids with nature and their communities with summer camps, after school volunteer projects, weekend recreation outings, mo
Website:
CYP connects underprivileged kids with nature and their communities with summer camps, after school volunteer projects, weekend recreation outings, mo
Charity Causes:
Mentoring
Subscribe via RSS