Find Energy Resources Conservation & Development Nonprofits and Charities

  PTKGHS wrote:

For the past two years we have been developing a national science education and outreach project, supported by both NSF and NASA. POLAR-PALOOZA will have reached 25 communities by Spring 2009, sharing the latest research at Earth's poles and its implications... more »

  zach1 wrote:

I have been volunteering with TWP for about 7 months now and their are few organizations like it that can provide consistent, sustainable solutions to some of the greatest problems that plague not just our local community, but our global community. A... more »

  suzie1 wrote:

Clinica Verde is building an environmentally sustainable health clinic for women and children living in poverty in Nicaragua. The organization has a great, committed, bi-national board comprised of U.S. and Nicaraguan docs, a LEED-certified architect... more »

  Jinka wrote:

The Public-Private Alliance Foundation facilitates collaboration among businesses, non-profits, governments, universities, individuals and international organizations. Last June over 100 people attended a seminar to discuss and plan for the rebuilding... more »

  hooponoponogirl wrote:

I became disabled from mental and physical illness and the suffering it caused me and my family is virtually beyond description. Healingpaq not only gave me a scholarship, but a new lease on life. They taught me how to manage my mind and my pain. I... more »

  stede wrote:

This charity is based on the premise that agriculture and particularly subsistance agriculture can be sustainable unlike the traditional slash and burn agriculture of the rain forest. Florence and her crew train farmers in subsistance agriculture and... more »

  erich.j.fiser wrote:

I have been affiliated with GPiH for nearly a year. In that year, I have come to know the heart of the CEO and the quality of people he surrounds himself with - unparalleled. One of the great things about GPiH is the fact that the work that they do... more »

  mdfloyd322 wrote:

I've been aware of ADP for a couple of years. I've met with the founders of the organization, viewed slides, and talked about their goals, current and future projects. They truly have a heart for Africa and Rwanda in particular. I like their approach... more »

  Writer wrote:

I found NC GreenPower through VolunteerMatch and have volunteered with them a few times. Renewable resources and sustainable energy is a passion of mine and is what I am going to school for. Because they have teamed up with Duke Energy, donating on... more »

  fvaldesp wrote:

International Rivers leads the fight for people, rivers and ecosystems everywhere. They supply documents and advice that are very valuable for river defenders everywhere. more »

  mikebme wrote:

Everybody Solar is a great example of a nonprofit helping other nonprofits. They are helping to create a vertous cycle by raising funds for solar installations that will help nonprofits reduce their energy bills and create more clean energy. more »

  Rainmaker wrote:

RAN works tirelessly to protect the world's forests. They've been at it since 1985 and have saved millions of acres and help amplify the voices of indigneous allies and affected communities - from forests to coal fields. They're work to save forests doesn't... more »

  Christopher J. wrote:

Oregon Rural Action has played a vital role in our local community. From projects like the community gardens to its involvement in farmers' market and sustainable food efforts. Staffed by some of the most engaging, bright, and passionate individuals... more »

  families-for-orphans wrote:

What a concept! Providing real families for orphans instead of leaving them in institutions. A whole new paradigm of orphan care that can be used throughout our world. more »

  jonathan brody wrote:

JHFA is an amazing charity, the events were amazing, jews helping africans is great , great job, sivan started this with a dream not its a reality, and soon in Israel also. wow more »

  inessalee wrote:

I have been volunteering at IFERS for 2 years now. The experience is wonderful. For example, I participated in the Yaba TV Live Telethon at KCET to raise funds towards bridging the cultural divide and helping orphans and widows in Africa. I highly recommend... more »

  Mrs MBA wrote:

I became involved in Faith in Place because of the basic reasonableness of the leadership and staff I met at a workshop. Aggressively inclusive, practical and smart, fun, hopeful, yet serious about the huge amount of work that needs to be done if we... more »

  BrotherT wrote:

My name is Matt, and I was a volunteer working for iCAST through the University of Colorado in Denver last fall from September through December. Over the course of that Service Learning opportunity, I was quickly made to feel like a part of the team,... more »

  ecorho wrote:

I am impressed with the wealth of data and information I receive and that is made availabale to the public. The depth and scope of this organization's work is strong and effective. As a donor, I am also pleased at their planning and setting of priorities... more »

  andreask wrote:

Sunwork is an incredible organization that is putting solar on rooftops and is also training people how to do this important work. Sunwork makes renewable energy work for those people and communities that aren't supported by traditional solar installers.... more »

  Craig G. wrote:

What impresses me about Green Empowerment is their focus and effectiveness. They are focused on providing two essentials to those in need: clean water and electricity powered by renewable energy. They are effective because the projects... more »

  billie1 wrote:

I had a good experience talking with the Forest Supervisor and some of his staff and the training from Great Old Broads helped! We knew to start with positive introductions that connected us to the land. I was able to share a special perspective of... more »

  hjl211 wrote:

Earthworks is the only national non-profit working exclusively on mining issues. Environmental destruction on that scale means the earth needs a great advocate, and it has that in Earthworks. Please support this wonderful organization with me and help... more »

  jennfm wrote:

This fantastic organization brings clean, environmentally friendly solar energy to disadvantaged communities to help power schools, health clinics, agricultural projects, and villages in third-world nations around the globe. I am amazed at what they... more »

  JuliaJackson wrote:

Fresh energy is a crucial nonprofit in today's environment. They are a team of organized and dedicated employees who are committed to doing the best work possible to make sure that our country can have a clean energy future! I now work for a different... more »