Solstice Sampler for Transformative Giving

We dedicate the seeds of our efforts to those who pursue love, forgiveness and true community through spirited and generous engagement.

Inspired Legacies convenes donors, nonprofits and advisors for inspired outcomes. So naturally with wonderful partners and alliances, we want to share just a few projects which we feel are exemplary.

Please fund and share these projects! Contact Tracy with questions and comments.

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Inspired Legacies
1722 Haver Street
Houston, TX 77006
Phone: 713.527.7671
Fax: 713.527.7672
info@inspiredlegacies.org

ECONOMIC REFORM

Systemic change will not happen without speaking out, and facing the realities of our class divides. Innovation in use of money and time will move us.

Co-Op America
Our mission is to harness economic power - the strength of consumers, investors, and businesses - to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.
www.coopamerica.org
Alisa Gravitz, Executive Director, (800) 584-7336, alisa@coopamerica.org
Budget 2007: $5.4 million in 2006
Need by Dec 31: NA
Budget 2008: NA

TimeBanks
Alternative currencies and reimagining money. provides an infrastructure for neighbors to get to know each other and an incentive system for neighbors to take care of each other.
www.timebanks.org
Mark McDonough, Co-Founder (978)526-8064, Mark@intermission.org
Budget 2007: $910,470
Need by Dec 31: $5,000
Budget 2008: $975,000

Transforming Money Project of The Rudolf Steiner Foundation
We partner with investors, donors, and social enterprises to realize financial transactions that enliven consciousness and enhance quality of life. With our clients, we cultivate environmental, social and financial sustainability, and provide access to capital for organizations committed to fair practices and improving economic conditions.
www.rsfsocialfinance.org
Mark Herrera (415) 561-3900, mail@rsfsocialfinance.org
Budget 2007: $4.1 million
Need by Dec 31: 0
Budget 2008: $4.5 million
(Transforming Money Project: $165,000)

Codepink Women for Peace
CODEPINK is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities.
www.codepink4peace.org
Medea Benjamin, co-founder and Jody Evans for Development (310) 827-4320, heartofj@aol.com
Budget 2007: $250,000
Need by Dec 31: $27,000
Budget 2008: $500,000

All things are possible,
Once enough human beings realize that everything is at stake.

~ Norman Cousins

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