Saturday, February 14, 2004
Community Building / Exemplary Resources
Department of Neighborhoods
SEATTLE, WA, Feb. 14, 2004 (Dept. of Neighbourhoods) - Some of the most successful community building programs in the world, exist right here in the Pacific Northwest, in Seattle at the Department of Neighborhoods. http://www.cityofseattle.net/neighborhoods
Department of Neighborhoods
SEATTLE, WA, Feb. 14, 2004 (Dept. of Neighbourhoods) - Some of the most successful community building programs in the world, exist right here in the Pacific Northwest, in Seattle at the Department of Neighborhoods. http://www.cityofseattle.net/neighborhoods
Working Collectives / MicroEnterprise
Trillium Artisans
PORTLAND, OR, Feb. 14, 2004 (Trillium) - During the past four years, the community of Trillium Artisans has worked to articulate and practice what it means to take a sustainable approach to business. We operate with a triple bottom line, meaning, we equally value People, Planet and Profit. The People of Trillium Artisans build community and celebrate their creativity by working collectively to establish a viable marketing group for small, home based artisan businesses, particularly women-run businesses. We value the health of our Planet by using a minimum of 50% reclaimed or recycled materials in each product we make. We promote Profit for All by using living wage standards for the artisans. http://www.trilliumartisans.org/trillium_artisans_about.htm .
Trillium Artisans
PORTLAND, OR, Feb. 14, 2004 (Trillium) - During the past four years, the community of Trillium Artisans has worked to articulate and practice what it means to take a sustainable approach to business. We operate with a triple bottom line, meaning, we equally value People, Planet and Profit. The People of Trillium Artisans build community and celebrate their creativity by working collectively to establish a viable marketing group for small, home based artisan businesses, particularly women-run businesses. We value the health of our Planet by using a minimum of 50% reclaimed or recycled materials in each product we make. We promote Profit for All by using living wage standards for the artisans. http://www.trilliumartisans.org/trillium_artisans_about.htm .
Local Living Economies
Support for MicroEnterprise
WEBSITE Reference, Aug. 2003 (The Sustainable Village) - “Very small businesses called microenterprises are built on dreams and hard work, but the assistance they need is often in short supply. Nowhere is this more apparent than in parts of the world where equipment, transportation and reliable electricity and telecommunications can be hard to come by. This web site was created to serve as a tool to foster new opportunities for rural entrepreneurs.” http://www.thesustainablevillage.com/servlet/display/microenterprise/.
Support for MicroEnterprise
WEBSITE Reference, Aug. 2003 (The Sustainable Village) - “Very small businesses called microenterprises are built on dreams and hard work, but the assistance they need is often in short supply. Nowhere is this more apparent than in parts of the world where equipment, transportation and reliable electricity and telecommunications can be hard to come by. This web site was created to serve as a tool to foster new opportunities for rural entrepreneurs.” http://www.thesustainablevillage.com/servlet/display/microenterprise/.
NFPs / NGOs / Community GEO
How to Start Your Own (US) Non-profit
WEB Reference, Feb. 14, 2004 (CIP) - Although we can't vouch for the current status of this information, this site says, "Earning Non-Profit Determination from the IRS - If you are interested in learning more about the advantages of creating your own non-profit organization or already know that you would like to create a 501(c)(3) then Laura Smith can help you along your way. She specializes in working with small environmental, educational and charitable groups. In contrast to a big law firm, Laura is able to give these start-up organizations the attention they need to have all their questions answered."
Read more.
How to Start Your Own (US) Non-profit
WEB Reference, Feb. 14, 2004 (CIP) - Although we can't vouch for the current status of this information, this site says, "Earning Non-Profit Determination from the IRS - If you are interested in learning more about the advantages of creating your own non-profit organization or already know that you would like to create a 501(c)(3) then Laura Smith can help you along your way. She specializes in working with small environmental, educational and charitable groups. In contrast to a big law firm, Laura is able to give these start-up organizations the attention they need to have all their questions answered."
Read more.
Sunday, February 08, 2004
Building Our Community - Stories
Island Equipment Owners Association
VICTORIA, BC, Feb. 08, 2004 (Quality of Life Challenge) - In 1964 the first meeting of the Island Equipment Owner’s Association was held for local contractors to discuss industry concerns, hoping for improvements for themselves and their employees. They may not have known it, but they started something that would improve our quality of life for decades to come. The focus expanded from representing the excavating industry to filling needs within the community that benefit members and their families, to the community at large. Over the years they have upgraded ball diamonds, created the Beckwith Water Play Park, built the Lambrick Youth Skateboard Park, improved roads, constructed the Victoria General Hospital Healing Garden, redeveloped school fields, and the list keeps going on. The IEOA members donate all their labour and equipment, while they solicit suppliers to donate much-needed materials. Read more ...
Island Equipment Owners Association
VICTORIA, BC, Feb. 08, 2004 (Quality of Life Challenge) - In 1964 the first meeting of the Island Equipment Owner’s Association was held for local contractors to discuss industry concerns, hoping for improvements for themselves and their employees. They may not have known it, but they started something that would improve our quality of life for decades to come. The focus expanded from representing the excavating industry to filling needs within the community that benefit members and their families, to the community at large. Over the years they have upgraded ball diamonds, created the Beckwith Water Play Park, built the Lambrick Youth Skateboard Park, improved roads, constructed the Victoria General Hospital Healing Garden, redeveloped school fields, and the list keeps going on. The IEOA members donate all their labour and equipment, while they solicit suppliers to donate much-needed materials. Read more ...
Local Economic Empowerment
LOCAL BATTLES: Hood River Rejects Wal-Mart Supercenter
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Feb. 2004 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - In early January, the Hood River, Oregon, County Commission voted 3-2 to reject Wal-Mart's application to build a 186,000-square-foot supercenter. "This was a marvelous and gutsy decision by the board," said Kate Huseby, co-chair of the Citizens for Responsible Growth (CRG), a grassroots group that has fought the proposal in this community of 5,000 people in north central Oregon for more than two years. "We applaud them for doing their homework, and making the tough vote." Hood River Citizens for Responsible Growth .
LOCAL BATTLES: Hood River Rejects Wal-Mart Supercenter
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Feb. 2004 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - In early January, the Hood River, Oregon, County Commission voted 3-2 to reject Wal-Mart's application to build a 186,000-square-foot supercenter. "This was a marvelous and gutsy decision by the board," said Kate Huseby, co-chair of the Citizens for Responsible Growth (CRG), a grassroots group that has fought the proposal in this community of 5,000 people in north central Oregon for more than two years. "We applaud them for doing their homework, and making the tough vote." Hood River Citizens for Responsible Growth .
Community Economic Empowerment
Sprawl-Busters
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Feb. 2004 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - Another good source of news on local efforts to keep megastores at bay is Sprawl-Busters. Additional links and organizations are listed at the end of each story. http://www.sprawl-busters.com/ .
Sprawl-Busters
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Feb. 2004 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - Another good source of news on local efforts to keep megastores at bay is Sprawl-Busters. Additional links and organizations are listed at the end of each story. http://www.sprawl-busters.com/ .
Community Democracy in Cresent Beach
Do you want to be a part of creating the future of our community?
CRESCENT BEACH, BC, Feb. 03, 2004 (Semiahmoo Planning Group) - We want to hear from you! You are invited to become involved in creating the future of your community. In fact, this project can only succeed with your help. We are beginning a community planning project that will allow you to have a say in what issues and concerns are most important and be involved in developing ways to address them. We want to involve and include a wide range of voices and perspectives, especially those of you that aren’t already included in community discussions and organizations. To read more . To get involved please contact Jodie Tonita, Phone: 604-542-5225, Fax: 604-531-4654, Email: jodie@knowjam.com .
Do you want to be a part of creating the future of our community?
CRESCENT BEACH, BC, Feb. 03, 2004 (Semiahmoo Planning Group) - We want to hear from you! You are invited to become involved in creating the future of your community. In fact, this project can only succeed with your help. We are beginning a community planning project that will allow you to have a say in what issues and concerns are most important and be involved in developing ways to address them. We want to involve and include a wide range of voices and perspectives, especially those of you that aren’t already included in community discussions and organizations. To read more . To get involved please contact Jodie Tonita, Phone: 604-542-5225, Fax: 604-531-4654, Email: jodie@knowjam.com .
Volunteering / Family Power
Family Power in Nanaimo - An Update
Family Power was initially introduced last summer in Nanaimo and local organizations are currently offering opportunities for families to become involved within their programs and services. To learn more ...
Family Power in Nanaimo - An Update
Family Power was initially introduced last summer in Nanaimo and local organizations are currently offering opportunities for families to become involved within their programs and services. To learn more ...
EcoForestry / Reminder to those in Nanaimo
Valentine's Love In - a Chocolate Potluck and Dance
NANAIMO, BC, Feb. 08, 2004 (TLC) - Bring your favorite chocolate dessert to share - a fundraiser for Wildwood hosted by BC The Land Conservancy Wildwood Volunteers with Afriola Drumming Group, DJ and Dancing, Chocolate, Silent Auction (with close to 100 quality items) and Raffle. Saturday, February 14, Bowen Park Auditorium, 500 Bowen Road. Doors open at 7 PM. Tickets $12 at: Nanaimo - Falconer Books, Island Natural Foods, Valhalla; Cedar - Cedar General Store; Ladysmith - Fraser and Naylor Booksellers. For more info, email: wisdom@shaw.ca.
Valentine's Love In - a Chocolate Potluck and Dance
NANAIMO, BC, Feb. 08, 2004 (TLC) - Bring your favorite chocolate dessert to share - a fundraiser for Wildwood hosted by BC The Land Conservancy Wildwood Volunteers with Afriola Drumming Group, DJ and Dancing, Chocolate, Silent Auction (with close to 100 quality items) and Raffle. Saturday, February 14, Bowen Park Auditorium, 500 Bowen Road. Doors open at 7 PM. Tickets $12 at: Nanaimo - Falconer Books, Island Natural Foods, Valhalla; Cedar - Cedar General Store; Ladysmith - Fraser and Naylor Booksellers. For more info, email: wisdom@shaw.ca.
Sustainable Community Building in Victoria
Living Lightly - Learn How
VICTORIA, BC, Feb. 2004 (EcoNews) - Do you want to build a green home or sustainable community? Learn how to live lightly on the Earth. Presentation in last week of February based on 9-Step process currently in use by Victoria group. Details: call Vern Rogers, 472-8660. vjrogers@shaw.ca
Living Lightly - Learn How
VICTORIA, BC, Feb. 2004 (EcoNews) - Do you want to build a green home or sustainable community? Learn how to live lightly on the Earth. Presentation in last week of February based on 9-Step process currently in use by Victoria group. Details: call Vern Rogers, 472-8660. vjrogers@shaw.ca
