Launched in January 2019, Beyond Plastics is a nationwide project based at Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont, that pairs the wisdom and experience of environmental policy experts with the energy and creativity of college students to build a vibrant and effective anti-plastics movement. Our mission is to end plastic pollution by being a catalyst for change at every level of our society. We use our deep policy and advocacy expertise to build a well-informed, effective movement seeking to achieve the institutional, economic, and societal changes needed to save our planet, and ourselves, from the plastic pollution crisis.
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Caption Contest #3
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“She had two left feet!” -Lesley, Cleveland, OH
Nonprofit Spotlight: El Pueblo
El Pueblo is a nonprofit organization based in Raleigh, NC, specializing in leadership development for both youth and adults among Wake County’s growing Latinx community. It’s mission is to build collective power through leadership development, organizing, and direct action so that the Latin American community and other marginalized communities control our own stories and destinies.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Rainforest Foundation U.S.
The Rainforest Foundation supports indigenous and traditional peoples of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfill their rights by assisting them in: (1) securing and controlling the natural resources necessary for their long term well being and managing these resources in ways which do not harm their environment, violate their culture or compromise their future; and (2) developing the means to protect their individual and collective rights and to obtain, shape and control basic services from the state.
Nonprofit Spotlight: UPchieve
UPchieve’s mission is to democratize access to academic support so that all students have an equal opportunity to finish high school, attend college, and achieve upward mobility.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Bros in Convo Initiative
The Bros in Convo Initiative promotes and protects the health equity of Black gay, bisexual, queer, and same gender loving (GBQ/SGL) men ages 18 – 35 living in Central Florida.
Nonprofit Spotlight: The AAKOMA Project
AAKOMA builds the consciousness of youth of color and their caregivers on the recognition and importance of mental health, empowers youth and their families to seek help and manage mental health, and influences systems and services to receive and address the needs of youth of color and their families.
Caption Contest #2
Winner
“Here’s a penny, kid. Remember you didn’t see nothing.” – John, San Juan, PR
Nonprofit Spotlight: Asian Immigrant Women Advocates
Asian Immigrant Women Advocates work with immigrant workers employed in the Bay Area’s garment, home care, hotel, restaurant, assembly and other low-wage industries, and low-income immigrant youth in Oakland. The organization seeks to empower women and youth through education, leadership development and collective action, so that they can fight for dignity and justice in their daily lives and improve their working and living conditions.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Native Renewables
Native Renewables empowers Native American families to achieve energy independence by growing renewable energy capacity (specifically solar) and affordable access to off-grid power.