The Rodale Institute is the premier website dedicated to food, farming and health. Timely electronic updates provide editorial as well as scientific studies which thoroughly explore the current food industry and the need for thorough analysis of its contribution to illness. The benefits of organic production methods are reiterated as well.
3.Organic Consumers Association
www.organicconsumers.org
This organization is an online grassroots nonprofit concerned with food safety, industrial agriculture and health. This organization seeks to represent the interests of consumers of organic and socially responsible products through education, outreach and political activism
4. Cancer Prevention and Survival
www.cancerproject.org
5. Green People www.greenpeople.org
A website dedicated to helping you find any and everything green and organic - locally and nationally.
6.American Farmland Trust
www.farmland.org
This nonprofit works diligently to maintain America's farmland and farmers and to advocate for sustainable agriculture. By working with state, local and federal officials,American Farmland Trust ensures the continuation of American farms and ranches.
7. KIVA
www.kiva.org
A nonprofit dedicated to helping people in developing countries grow their businesses through direct lending practices. Small loans made by individuals worldwide provide direct monetary assistance to individuals or groups of your choice. This nonprofit allows you to empower someone and hopefully lift themselves out of poverty.
8.Nothing But Nets
www.NothingButNets.net
This organization along with partners such as Sports Illustrated and Time Inc. provides insecticide impregnated nets to families in Malaria endemic areas. The goal- the prevention of Malaria. This disease affects over 500 million individuals per year and kills over 1 million . A simple contribution of $10 purchases a net which deters the mosquitoes which carry the Plasmodium parasite responsible for Malaria. Join the campaign and let's wipe out Malaria in our lifetime.
9.American Lung Association
Freedom from Smoking
An online support program dedicated to help smokers kick the habit. This site offers behaviour moderation info as well as access to respiratory therapists and smoking cessation specialists. This site is a part of the American Lung Cessation's quest to help those with lung disease and risk factors for pulmonary disease live healthy lives.
10. Take the Challenge
This health and wellness program is offered free of charge to the residents of Prince Georges county every Monday at Prince Georges Community College. Dedicated to healthy living, this program offers exercise ( salsa anyone), fresh food as well as exciting lectures on health and wellness. Congratulations to the PG Dept of Health, First Lady of PG County Mrs. Leslie Johnson, Prince Georges Community College, and For This Cause for this exceptional program.
11. Pure Salmon
Dedicated to raising the standards for farmed fish, this nonprofit works to educate the public about farmed salmon and aquaculture, ensure the survival of wild salmon and maintain the safety of the oceans.
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11. Wright House
This Washington ,DC nonprofit provides aftercare services to children living with or affected by chronic illnesses. Servicing young children and young adults, this organization provides much needed services including nutrition classes, art therapy, academic tutoring, computer skills training, nutritious meals and field trips.
Artwork from a Wright House client