SPINS' Charitable Contributions
Vitamin Angels
Vitamin Angels is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing vital nutrition, in the form of supplements, to developing countries, communities, and individuals in need. Together with Vitamin Angels, SPINS endeavors to aid in the development of the southern region of Belize. We have taken an active interest in improving the quality of life for the people living in the Mayan communities. Read more about our iniative within Belize and our recent trip to its villages.
American Red Cross Katrina Relief Fund
SPINS contributed to the Red Cross relief efforts in the devastated areas of Hurricane Katrina's wake, and matched our staff's donations to the cause. Our sympathies go out to all of the families and businesses affected by this catastrophic natural disaster.http://www.redcross.org/donate/donate.html
The Breast Cancer Fund
The Breast Cancer Fund believes that most breast cancer can be prevented, and has adopted the bold mission to eliminate the environmental causes of the disease. Through public education, policy initiatives, outdoor challenges and other innovative campaigns, the Breast Cancer Fund mobilizes the public to secure the changes needed to stop this devastating epidemic. SPINS was fortunate to have a representative come speak to our staff about key issues in consumer and industry education regarding the safety of personal care products.www.breastcancerfund.org
The American Stroke Association
This division of the American Heart Association focuses on reducing risk, disability and death from stroke through research, education, fund raising and advocacy.http://www.strokeassociation.org
Inner City Impact
This non-profit organization provides a summer program for 700-800 kids per week in the inner city of Chicago. The program includes sporting events, camping trips, educational programs, job skill development and mentorship to kids to help them escape a life of drugs, gangs, and prostitution. SPINS is sponsoring a volunteer throughout the summer of 2005.http://www.innercityimpact.org
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
The MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.http://www.mdausa.org/
The Organic Trade Association (OTA)
The membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America. OTA's mission is to encourage global sustainability through promoting and protecting the growth of diverse organic trade.http://www.ota.com/index.html
The Fair Trade Federation
An association of fair trade wholesalers, retailers, and producers whose members are committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers worldwide.http://www.fairtradefederation.com
Oxfam's Tsunami Relief Fund
Oxfam continues to send supplies and staff in response to the Asia tsunami, making a real difference to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people hit by the disaster.http://www.oxfam.org/eng/programs_emer_asia_sitrep_050113.htm
GRIP
GRIP is an outreach program based in Chicago, serving at-risk, inner city youth.http://www.grip-youth.com
The Farm Sanctuary
The Farm Sanctuary is the nation's largest farm animal rescue and protection organization. It is working to change the way society views and treats animals used for food production.http://www.farmsanctuary.org
Glide Memorial
Glide touches the lives of thousands of individuals and families struggling to overcome the multi-generational cycles of dependency and poverty.http://www.glide.org
The Leukemia Society
The Leukemia Society is a health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. Its mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Local Harvest
Founded in 1998, Local Harvest is now the number one informational resource for the Buy Local movement and the top place on the Internet where people find information on direct marketing family farms.http://www.localharvest.org
The Permaculture Institute of Northern California
The PINC is an educational organization providing courses and workshops to promote a more sustainable life.http://www.permacultureinstitute.com
American Cancer Society
The ACS is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp