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

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

Save our planet, sustain our inner cities, and communities, AND the polar bears.

Choral Earth
Choral Earth brings the voices of choristers to life for life on earth.
www.choralearth.com
Rachel Bagby, (434) 263-8023, rachel@ChoralEarth.com
Budget 2007: $156,000
Needs by Dec 31: $19,000
Budget 2008: $317,000

Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is a strategy and action center working for justice, opportunity and peace in urban America. Based in Oakland, California, we promote positive alternatives to violence and incarceration through our four cutting-edge campaigns.
www.ellabakercenter.org
Van Jones, President, for Dev. contact: Kris Lev-Twombly at (510) 428-3939 x223
Budget 2007: $1.6 million
Needs by Dec 31: 0
Budget 2008: $1.8 million

Global Greengrants
We bridge the gap between those who can offer financial support and grassroots groups in developing countries that can make effective use of that support. We help donors overcome the barriers to grassroots grantmaking by identifying worthy organizations and moving funds at minimal cost.
www.greengrants.org
Helen Gemmill, Director of Individual Gifts, (303) 939-9866 x 117, helen@greengrants.org
Budget 2007: $4.9 million
Needs by Dec 31: $250,000-$300,000
Budget 2008: $4.9 million

Intermission
Community organizing-- on-going potlucks that engage people around sustainability DVDs and local “be the change” action plans.
www.intermission.org
Mark McDonough, Co-Founder, (978) 526-8064, Mark@intermission.org
Budget 2007: $123,000
Needs by Dec 31: 0
Budget 2008: $309,000

The Berkana Institute
The Berkana Institute connects and supports pioneering, life-affirming leaders around the world who strengthen their communities by working with the wisdom and wealth already present in its people, traditions and environment.
www.berkana.org
Debbie Frieze, Co-President, (617)308-7729, debbie@berkana.org
Budget 2007: $987,000
Needs by Dec 31: $19,682
Budget 2008: $1.1 million

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

~ Norman Cousins

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