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  Daniel6246 wrote:

Erowid Center provides help to illegal drug users and unbiased information to anyone who wants to know more about recreational drugs. I think they are very important since they help minimize deaths and poor life choices. The unbiased part is... more »

  Aria G. wrote:

Hands Across the Sea made it possible for over 250 students are a primary school in a rural agricultural community to receive close to 3,000 books at no cost to the school. It was amazing how easy it was for use in country, just a little bit of coordination... more »

  susan-fifer-canby wrote:

Jane Meyers has created the Lubuto Library Project to create and stock libraries in Zambia for children who have been orphaned by HIV and violence. Her vision is develop safe havens for these children to read and learn. To those ends Jane has developed... more »

  DeborahL wrote:

I've been on the board since 2010 and look forward to serving another term when this one is complete. I feel great about the time I spend knowing that the libraries we send are such a valued and precious resource. I have also done a book drive and loved... more »

  alchaikin wrote:

Great group of people, very mission driven and work insanely long hours. They often have parties for their volunteers, mostly just consisting of food and chats with other volunteers. One of those meetings led meet to meet a good friend of mine. more »

  ssram246 wrote:

PURE - People for Urban and Rural Education, as I have known for more than a year is a dynamic, dedicated and vibrant nonprofit. Spanning across a wide range of social issues, PURE has been an ARMY-like team with either physical or virtual existence... more »

  horbieJ wrote:

In 2013 my husband built me a book exchange to share my extra books with the neighbors and friends, then we came across a Little Free Library and I did some research and decided I wanted to be part of this wonderful organization so I registered my Library... more »

  malwarwick wrote:

A friend had been trying to persuade me to join him on the board of READ. I wasn't interested. Finally, he managed to seat me at a dinner next to Toni Neubauer, READ's amazing founder. By the time dinner was over, I was sold. I joined the board soon thereafter... more »

  Leah9 wrote:

I am proud to be on the board of Bess the Book Bus. Bess is a non-profit mobile literacy outreach dedicated to getting books into the households of children who would otherwise go without. There is ample research that shows kids without books in the... more »

  jennifer359 wrote:

Make Way for Books puts books into the hands of young children, who might not otherwise have access to them. Through its innovative programs in low income areas of Tucson and Southern Arizona, Make Way for Books gives children and their families the chance... more »

  Writer wrote:

My first experience with the Menil was several years ago when I was asked by a friend to attend one of their events. Everyone was so welcoming and I had a blast. Since then, I have made a point to visit the museum as often as I can. The campus is beautiful... more »

  kennethvknight wrote:

The history and growth of Fort Lauderdale started at the intersection of the New River and Florida East Coast Railroad. The New River Inn was the first hotel in what is now Fort Lauderdale and is the "grand dame" of architecture and Southern charm.... more »

  Phylly wrote:

My mother is 96 and has macular degeneration. Although she still manages to do the Times crossword puzzles, reading is a great strain. The discovery of JBI is a bright spot in her life.The convenience of the service and its competent and courteous, warm... more »

  pjallen2 wrote:

I'm honored to be a longtime supporter of SJPLF going back more than a decade. The Foundation's steadfast advocacy helps our public libraries continue to provide equitable access to information and lifelong learning! more »

  aynot wrote:

I highly encourage anyone who is looking for a rewarding way to give back to the community to consider Book'em. I do not have children of mine own yet, however I have always loved reading and feel that all children should own books. In the fall of 2009... more »

  zahra2 wrote:

BookEnds was started by a young boy who visited an LA based orphanage and discovered that there were no books available for the children at that institution. He took it upon himself to surprise his mother by collecting upwards of 800 books at school that... more »

  jbacker wrote:

I have been volunteering at the library for the last 3 or 4 years as a drop in tech helper and as an assistant to the library's volunteer coordinator. Libraries are an essential part of a democracy. The Library Foundation's support of the Boulder Public... more »

  carolsalva wrote:

Family Point Resources has made an incredible difference in our community. I am a teacher at a local high school. Many of my students are able to take advantages of the programs for underprivileged families. Some of our students are volunteering there... more »

  SCH1521 wrote:

I first became involved with the Foundation in 2010 when I volunteered to join its Finance Committee. In 2011, I also became a member of the Audit Committee after a 35-year career as an auditor in public accounting serving many nonprofit clients in the... more »

  reedhurtado wrote:

Benetech has greatly contributed to introduce scientific debate into the baseline discussions regarding human rights violations in Colombia. Through professional advisory services and long-term training programs Benetech has sought to ensure a sustainable... more »

  ron-sussman wrote:

We became involved with Books for Kids Foundation within the last year. They are constantly doing everything possible to change childrens' futures. The centers that they work with have a scarcity of books at their sites and none of them have a library.... more »

  jeriwee wrote:

This is a wonderful Catholic nonprofit which helps families save money by renting homeschooling books for the school year or buying discounted new items. They also sell many other items at discounted prices to help fund raise for the support of the nonprofit.... more »

  Karengaia wrote:

Population Media Center is my favorite population NGO. Using local play writers and actors, PMS uses education soaps with good role models and bad role models to modify behavior. They teach male responsibility, the benefits of girls education, choosing... more »

  Zhong wrote:

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is very importent to me ,I feel strongly about the impact that the Library has on the community. more »

  Deborah R.4 wrote:

Frost Free Library is the hub of our small community. A wide variety of activities for various age levels are frequently offered and always well attended. The librarians go beyond the call of duty to let us know when a new book that might interest us... more »