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1000 Friends of Oregon is a nonprofit group that promotes the participation of citizens in the land use planning decisions that affect Oregon. They promote compact, livable cities with affordable housing, green spaces and transportation alternatives. They also work to conserve Oregon's productive farm, forest and range lands as well as protect natural resources and scenic areas along the Coast and across the state. Learn more at www.friends.org.
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The City Repair Project is a group of citizen activists working for a more ecologically sustainable community. By reclaiming urban spaces to create community-oriented places, this group plants the seeds for greater neighborhood communication by empowering communities and nurturing local culture. Visit www.cityrepair.org to learn more.
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The Freecycle Network is a project of RISE, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission includes reducing waste, generating employment training, and fostering cooperation between other nonprofit organizations and the public. .
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Friends of Trees gets neighbors together for urban tree-planting and tree-care projects. They educate the public on the importance of the urban forest and what people can do to protect and care for urban trees. They have made planting a tree both affordable and fun through their innovative Branching Out program. Volunteers are always welcome. Interested? .
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Growing Gardens, named a 2003 Public Health Hero by the Multnomah County Health Department, promotes food gardening for improved nutrition, health and self-reliance. Their Home Gardens program installs organic food gardens to low-income homes and provides three years of maintenance support for every garden. Learn more or become a volunteer at www.growing-gardens.org.
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Metro provides planning services and land use information to local governments, policy makers and residents of the Portland metropolitan area. They also oversee regional garbage disposal and recycling programs. Click on www.metro-region.org to learn more or to become a volunteer.
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With an inventory that changes by the hour, the Rebuilding Center is the ultimate spot for do-it-yourselfers, contractors and artists looking to build with affordable, environmentally low impact materials. With the support of a dedicated staff, volunteers, businesses, government agencies and thousands of citizens, the Rebuilding Center has saved millions of pounds of reusable building materials from entering local landfills. to become a volunteer.
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This nonprofit organization is a division of POPPA "Pet Over-Population Prevention Advocates". Located in Hillsboro, Oregon, this group sells donated plants to assist in the spaying and neutering of cats. Learn more about volunteering time in exchange for a free, one gallon plant at www.poppainc.org.
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ReDirect is the Portland "Green" Yellow Pages. In an effort to promote sustainable and healthy communities, they provide a great resource and phone directory for socially and environmentally responsible businesses in the Portland metropolitan area. Check it out at www.redirectguide.com.
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www.reuseablesolutions.org is designed to spark environmental awareness and inspire you to make small personal changes that create the mindset to support a healthy planet.
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Schoolhouse Supplies collects excess office supplies from businesses in the community and uses these items to stock a unique store for Portland Public School teachers — where everything is free!
This award-winning program offers a unique opportunity for businesses to reuse their surplus office supplies, receive a tax benefit and help thousands of students in need. Become a volunteer at www.schoolhousesupplies.org.
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Sustainable Oregon communicates new developments in Oregon state government and connects you with local agencies, organizations and businesses that are taking leadership roles in sustainable development.
Click on www.sustainableoregon.net to learn everything you would ever want to know about sustainability issues and legislation in Oregon.
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