Community Crusade Against Drugs
:: A nonprofit organization dedicated to the education for our youth about lifestyle and care of thier body. This includes tobacco, drugs, alcohol, and to give them positive alternatives for their lives.
Issues: health; drugs; prevention; education; alcohol; narcotics; cigarettes; hemp; nicotine. Location: Indianapolis, IN 46206.
Hoosier Environmental Council
:: We protect Indiana's lakes, rivers, streams and groundwater. HEC involves citizens in government decision-making and integrates pollution prevention into state policies. HEC helps citizens and groups to positively impact their environment locally. We educate citizens in their homes and rally their support. Issues: environment; energy; air; water; transportation; natural heritage; solid waste Location: Indianapolis and South Bend, IN .
Notre Dame Progressive Student Alliance
:: Multi-issue progressive activist group at the University of Notre Dame. Issues: students; sweatshops; gay rights; peace; Location: Notre Dame, IN 46556.
Operation Eyewitness
:: Jess E. Hanes, treasure hunter, stops in Casablancas Airport and is lone witness of an assassination of a Government Official.
Issues: justice; Fiction; Suspense; Thriller; Mystery; Adventure. Location: Goshen, IN 46526.
Radical Philosophy Association
:: Philosophers struggling against domination and exploitation. Issues: justice; democracy; feminism; racism; Marxism; environmentalism; homophobia; philosophy; transformation. Location: Bloomington, IN 47405.
School of Public and Environmental Affairs
:: Public university school dedicated to making a difference! Issues: environment; Environmental science; public health; public affairs and policy; urban management. Location: Bloomington, IN 47405.
Indiana
1410 Varsity Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606-2010 Phone: (919)828-9443
Affiliate: Atmospheric Impact Research Center, NCSU. Issues: environment; recycling; acid rain; forests. Description: Directories about Acid Rain and air pollution issues, includes the following publications: ACID RAIN: A HANDBOOK FOR STATES AND PROVINCES, ACID RAIN IN MINNESOTA, MINNESOTA LAWS AND ACID DEPOSITON, ECOSYSTEMS, and INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORY OF ACID DEPOSITION RESEARCHES, ACID PRECIPITATION DIGEST, and many more. Goals: To raise public awareness, supply educational resources, and support research. Contacts(s): Harriett S. Stubbs, Ph.D (Executive Director), Joane Harer (Administrative Assistant) Dues: $35/yr. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Credit Union Building
Emory University
Atlanta, GA 30322-1100
Description: See DIRECTORY OF AFRICAN AND AFRO-AMERICAN STUDIES IN THE UNITED STATES. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
2010 Massachusetts Ave. NW 5th Fl.
Washington, DC 20036-1023 Phone: (202)296-4012
Issues: feminism; demographics; pro-choice; population; analysis. Description: Independent organization for research, policy analysis in Washington and public education activities in NY. Supported by nearly 60 foundations and organizations. For more than 20 years anticipated critical reproductive health issues throughout the world. Work is geared to enhance and defend reproductive rights with special focus on disadvantaged classes. Publications target government officials, clinicians and personnel, gynecologists, sex-ed teachers, other social scientist in related areas. Other Resources: Publications list available. Publishes journals, FAMILY PLANNING PERSPECTIVES, and INTERNATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING PERSPECTIVES. Also, a newsletter, WASHINGTON MEMO. Reports, ISSUES IN BRIEF, covers public policy in many topic areas. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Additional Address: 111 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10003--1089., (212)254-5656. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 59
East Chatham, NY 12060-0059 Phone: (518)392-6900
Issues: education; family; childhood. Description: Encourages and assists parents who wish to be involved in their children's education, through two newsletters, consultation, workshops, book catalog, referrals service, conference. Other Resources: Publishes a newsletter, book and resources catalog, pamphlets, conducts workshops, seminars, and conferences, and provides referrals and other resources. See OPTIONS IN LEARNING newsletter. Dues: $20-$60/memberships. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1989. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 3546
Joliet, IL 60434-3546
Description: See DIRECTORY OF INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Friends of the Third World
611 W. Wayne St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2125 Phone: (219)422-1650
Affiliate: Friends of the Third World. Issues: Third World; demographics; economics; environment; poverty; alternative markets; green consumer; Central America. Description: A small, national organization involved in "alternative trading": seeking to effect positive social change through marketing of ecologically sound, nonviolent, cooperatively produced products along with educational information, e.g., "we market coffee from Nicaraguan co-ops with information on the US trade embargo which promotes independence from the economics of apartheid." Marketing is done by volunteers, individuals or groups across the US. Other Resources: Catalog. Contacts(s): Jim Goetsch (Administrator) Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 20M. Dues: $5, $10/yr. groups. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
601 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20004-2204 Phone: (202)434-2277
Issues: health; justice; politics; family; lobbying; seniors. Description: See DIRECTORY OF SERVICES FOR THE WIDOWED IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Contacts(s): Horace B. Deets (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2459 S. Ash
Denver, CO 80222-6006
Description: See DIRECTORY OF SUICIDE PREVENTION/CRISIS INTERVENTION AGENCIES IN THE UNITED STATES. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
9100 Ward Parkway
Box 8728
Kansas City, MO 64114-3306
Description: See WOMEN IN BUSINESS under periodicals. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
4421 Garrison St. NW
Washington, DC 20016
Description: See AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR THE UN UNIVERSITY NEWSLETTER, WORK IN PROGRESS newsletter, and FUTURE MIND, a guide. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
1 Dupont Circle NW, #800
Washington, DC 20036-1193 Phone: (202)939-9300
Issues: education. Description: See GUIDE TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN NON-COLLEGIATE ORGANIZATIONS. Contacts(s): Barbara Turlington Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 20160
Washington, DC 20041-2160 Phone: (703)385-3252
Issues: environment; recreation. Description: The nation's only nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the interests of hikers and preserving America's footpaths, with over 70 club affiliates. These clubs maintain a public information service to provide hikers and other users with facts regarding facilities, organization, and ecological guidance in trail usage. Other Resources: Publishes directory, HELPING OUT IN THE OUTDOORS; also publishes a newsletter 8X/year. Magazine, AMERICAN HIKER; also periodic legislative alerts on trail issues in DC. "Volunteer Vacations" train individuals in trail development. Contacts(s): Louise Marshall (President), (202)833-8229. Dues: $25/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Additional Address: 1015 31st St. NW, Washington, DC 20007--4490. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Library Association
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611-2729
Description: See WOMEN'S LEGAL RIGHTS IN THE US: Bibliography (directories) and FREEDOM TO READ FOUNDATION NEWS (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
1776 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1904
Description: See guide, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS IN PLANNING and PLANNING newsletter. Contacts(s): Dale Jaeger Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
415 Orchard Dr.
Santa Fe, NM 87501-2709 Phone: (505)982-3278
Issues: environment; conservation. Description: Organization dedicated to the permanent preservation of the most significant prehistoric sites in the US, usually through acquisition. Cooperates with government, universties, museums, and private conservation organizations to acquire lands for permanant archaeological preserves. Other Resources: A newsletter, THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVANCY. Contacts(s): Mark Michel (President), Ric Windmiller (Director/California Office), (916)685-2342. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1979. Additional Address: 7402 Charrington Ct., Indianapolis, IN 46254 Contact: Sylvia Ball (Director), (317)291-9857. Type: organization. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
Box E-94, Earlham College
Richmond, IN 47374
Issues: feminism; domestic violence. Description: 2,000+ shelters, hotlines, YWCA's, hospitals, mental health services, legal service agencies, and other organizations and agencies which offer services to abused wives in the US and abroad; includes listings of many educational resources on the problem. Contacts(s): Terry Mehlman, Betsy Warrior (Compiler) Published Date: 8/85. Page#: 285. Frequency: Irregular. Other Formats: Diskette. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Drawer 2860
Santa Fe, NM 87504-2860 Phone: (505)983-9868
Issues: spiritual; health; environment; transformation; Native American. Description: Publisher of 60+ nonfiction New Age "books to celebrate and heal the earth...that will help transform our culture philosophically, environmentally, and spiritually." Topics: ecology, Native American spirituality and personal planetary healing. Other Resources: Free catalog. SACRED PLACES by J. Swan; ISLANDS OUT OF TIME by William I. Thompson; VIBRATIONAL MEDICINE by Dr. R. Gerber; CRYING FOR A DREAM by R. Erdoes. PROFILES IN WISDOM: NATIVE ELDERS SPEAK ABOUT THE EARTH by S. McFaddene. Contacts(s): Barbara Clow (Editor) Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne/Writer.
571 Woodruff Pl. E. Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46201-1917
Contacts(s): Douglas Mason (Correspondent) Type: periodical. Source: Who.
2115 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218-5710 Phone: (301)727-6106
Affiliate: Church World Service. Issues: demographics; education; Third World; peace; global understanding; hunger; development. Description: Mandated to inform and sensitize the US public about the root causes of hunger, the limitations of global resources, and the interdependence of all people. The Office works in a collaborative and cooperative style, animating and supporting existing initiatives in global education in the US as well as providing educational programming. Contacts(s): Tom Hampson Additional Address: Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515 Contact: Joan Wuischpard, (219)264-3102. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 189040
Sacramento, CA 95818-9040
Description: See WORLD DIRECTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS; INTERNATIONAL PEACE DIRECTORY; CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTORY; CALIFORNIA TOXICS DIRECTORY; and, CIPA: COMPLETE LIST OF BOOKS AND REPORTS IN PRINT under publishers. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
National Council for International Health
1701 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20006-1503 Phone: (202)833-0070
Affiliate: National Council for International Health. Issues: health; Third World; jobs; hunger; poverty; development. Description: Provides comprehensive, up-to-date position openings with leading health organizations such as WHO, Project Concern International, The Population Institute, CARE, and many others. Other Resources: See DIRECTORY OF US-BASED AGENCIES INVOLVED IN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE with more than 500 member organizations listed. Price: $10 ea. Subscriptions: $60/yr. to members; $120 to non-members. Frequency: Monthly. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1971. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712-3534 Phone: (812)464-1727
Issues: education; economics; research; intentional communities. Description: A research and international center with archival materials on 90 historic and 350 current communal groups. CCS headquarters Fellowship for Intentional Communities and Communal Studies Association, and is a support facility for the International Communal Studies Association. Other Resources: Conferences, classes and publications. See, also, Communal Studies Association and Fellowship for Intentional Community. Established: 1976. Member of: Fellowship for Intentional Community. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3700 13th St. NE
Washington, DC 20017-2592 Phone: (202)635-2757
Issues: peace; justice; Third World; spiritual; foreign policy; global understanding; hunger; development; intervention; faith. Description: An independent, interdisciplinary team engaged in social analysis, theological reflection, policy advocacy and public education on issues of peace and justice. rooted in a faith commitment and guided by a global vision, current programs focus on international development, peace initiatives, economic alternatives, women in society and church, the cultural crisis, and social theology. Engages in an extensive program of workshops and writing to help North Americans understand the global scene. Other Resources: Publishes RESOURCE CATALOG; Newsletter, CENTER FOCUS; and Books, TORCH IN THE NIGHT and CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING: OUR BEST KEPT SECRET (Orbis Books). See, also, Coalition for Peace in the Horn of Africa. Contacts(s): Peter J. Henriot (Executive Director), James Hug Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1100 Waterway Blvd.
Box 567
Indianapolis, IN 46202-2156
Issues: health; education; nutrition; youth. Description: Health publication for preteens. Informative articles, and fiction (especially realistic, adventure, mystery and humorous), with health, safety, exercise, nutrition, sports, or hygiene as theme. Historical and biographical articles. Poetry activities. Contacts(s): Elizabeth Rinck (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Department of Church in Society
Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1986 Phone: (317)353-1491
Issues: spiritual; peace; faith. Other Resources: See ISSUES AND CONCERNS newsletter. Contacts(s): Rolland G. Pfile Additional Address: 222 Downey Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46206 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
475 Riverside Dr.
New York, NY 10115-0122 Phone: (212)870-2257
Affiliate: National Council of Churches. Issues: Third World; justice; global understanding; hunger; development; faith. Description: A shared ministry of 32 Protestant & Orthodox communions worldwide serving as the service arm of the Council. Since its founding, it has responded to requests for relief and assistance in more than 70 countries. In partnership with private, church & ecumenical organizations it works with those directly affected by famine, drought, natural or human-caused disasters - and assists in developing long-term solutions. Other Resources: The Film Library, Box 969, Elkhart, IN 46515. At the same address is the Education and Fundraising Program. See, also, CROP Office on Global Education. Contacts(s): J. Richard Butler (Executive Director) Other:Global disaster hotline (800)456-1310. Established: 1946. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2838 El Lago North Dr. # A
Indianapolis, IN 46227-3831 Phone: (317)243-5173
Contacts(s): Gregory Philip Nottingham Fax: (317)243-5092. Type: organization; institute. Source: Who.
Box 2337
Anderson, IN 46018-2337 Phone: (317)643-0049
Issues: peace; spiritual; faith. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Fourth Freedom Forum
803 N. Main St.
Goshen, IN 46526-2632
Affiliate: Fourth Freedom Forum. Issues: peace; media; film. Description: A book written by Brembeck that is also in video version. "An international businessman who is convinced that the security of nations is far more attainable through trade agreements that the arms race. His premise is a compelling one--this is more just a McDonald's in Moscow. Brembeck proposes a plan to eliminate all weapons of mass destruction, and redefine the balance of power in economic rather than military terms." -- Big Books from Small Presses. Contacts(s): Marc A. Hardy (Executive Director), Howard S. Brembeck (President) Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Center for Communal Studies
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712-3534 Phone: (812)464-1727
Affiliate: Center for Communal Studies. Issues: education; economics; research; intentional communities. Description: Encourages the preservation of historic communal sites, and the study of past and present communal societies with quarterly newsletters, annual journals and conferences. Dues: $20/yr. Established: 1975. Member of: Fellowship for Intentional Community. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
7514 Kensington St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15221-3224 Phone: (412)371-1000
Issues: peace; justice; urban; conflict resolution; racism; minorities. Description: CRCI seeks to be a clearinghouse or resource center assisting everyday people who are working on resolving conflict in their own communities. Specifically, they are concerned with neighborhood disputes and racial, ethnic and religious conflict. Other Resources: Publishes a journal, CONFLICT RESOLUTION NOTES. Extensive library on conflict resolution, annotated index for sale. Book: THE MOVE CRISIS IN PHILADELPHIA: EXTREMIST GROUPS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION ($9.95 + $1.50 postage). Contacts(s): Paul Wahrhaftig Subscriptions: Membership. Fax: (412)371-1000. Web or BBS: ConflictNet (PeaceNet). E-Mail: 'crcii'. Dues: $20/yr. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
601 S. Kingsley Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90005-2319
Description: See BILL OF RIGHTS IN ACTION newsletter. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 11470
Bainbridge Is, WA 98110-5470 Phone: (206)842-0216
Issues: environment; economics; education. Description: Mission: To facilitate widespread, effective, direct participation in the development of a humane and sustainable world. Principles: Recognition of the capacity of individuals to effect change; awareness of existing ways to implement humane and sustainable systems; priorities clarity--over which actions are both important and effective; how-to knowledge and skills for taking priority actions; the spread and accumulation of decentralized learning; and higher visibility of such movements. Other Resources: Publishes IN CONTEXT, a quarterly magazine. Offers consulting services and computer mediated seminars, Contacts(s): Robert Gilman (Executive Director), Diane Gilman (Associate Director) Fax: (206)842-5208. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'incontext'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1983. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1404 Wicklow
Boulder, CO 80303-1632
Description: See ISSUES IN RADICAL THERAPY (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
611 W. Wayne St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2125
Description: See Friends of the Third World, Inc. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm.
30 Irving Place, 9th Fl.
New York, NY 10003-2303 Phone: (212)420-1133
Issues: economics; environment; peace; alternative markets; boycott; green consumer; boycotts. Description: A research organization which publishes newsletter and studies on corporate social responsibility, the environment and defense spending. Ms. Marlin recently won the Right Livelihood Award. Also initiated the Campaign for Cleaner Corporaions with priorities to identify the nation's worst corporate environmental offenders. Other Resources: See SHOPPING FOR A BETTER WORLD, THE BETTER WORLD INVESTMENT GUIDE, INVESTING IN AMERICA'S CORPORATE CONSCIENCE, and COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC PRIORITIES RESEARCH REPORT. See Committee for National Security; and Corporate Environmental Data Clearinghouse. Contacts(s): Alice Tepper Marlin (President), Myra Alperson (Director for Social Responsibility) Other:(800)729-4237. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1969. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
205 E. 42nd St.
New York, NY 10017-5706 Phone: (212)661-1414
Affiliate: Campus Services. Issues: education; travel. Description: See DIRECTORIES OF HOTLINES AND CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTERS and VOLUNTEER! THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO VOLUNTARY SERVICE IN THE US AND ABROAD (directories)., (212)695-0291. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
HUD User
Box 6091
Rockville, MD 20849-6091
Description: See DIRECTORY OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: education; research. Description: This is the "big daddy" of them all. If you can lift to read it you will find listings for almost 15,000 business and industrial directories, professional and scientific rosters, biographical dictionaries, directory databases, directory issues of periodicals, and other lists and guides. Includes US directories that have national or multi-state coverage as well as many directories published outside of the US. Through this source you will find almost everything that has ever been documented. Other Resources: Many of the descriptions in Macrocosm were derived from DIRECTORIES IN PRINT, with permission from Gale Research, Inc., for the reference section of this database. Many thanks to the Permissions Department! Contacts(s): Charles B. Montney (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Page#: 2150. Frequency: Annual. Other Formats: Magnetic tapes. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Retreats International
Box 1067
Notre Dame, IN 46556-1067
Affiliate: Retreats International. Issues: health; justice. Description: About 600 retreat houses arranged geographically. Contacts(s): Thomas W. Gedeon SJ, (Executive Director) Published Date: 1/91. Page#: 50. Price: $10/ea. Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
956 Ellenberger Pky. W. Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46219-4440
Contacts(s): Patricia Case (Editor) Type: not determined. Source: Who.
Department of Church in Society
Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1986
Description: See Christian Church and ISSUES AND CONCERNS newsletter. Contacts(s): Rev. John Humbert (President) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1100 W. 42nd St. #335
Indianapolis, IN 46208-3345
Contacts(s): Ronald E. Vallet Type: not determined. Source: Who.
Box 1328
Bloomington, IN 47402-1328
Issues: education; energy; science. Description: Open to entries of all ages and judged in age categories the contest urges school classes to enter. Projects are expected to be simple, efficient, and complete with design papers and a working model. The Alternative Energy Science Fair and Contest is being held in July 1991. Type: organization; program. Source: TRANET.
1470 Irving St.NW
Washington, DC 20010 Phone: (202)332-0292
Issues: Third World; politics; Central America. Description: Educates the American public about social and political struggles in Central America and the Caribbean and about US impact on development of these societies. EPICA is a small press and solidarity organization which publishes educational materials on Central America and the Caribbean and offers faith-based forums such as delegations and workshops using a popular education model on El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Other Resources: See CHALLENGE: A JOURNAL OF FAITH AND ACTION IN CENTRAL AMERICA (periodical). Contacts(s): Minor Sinclair Fax: (202)332-1184. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'epica'. Established: 1968. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
6930 Carroll Ave., #600
Takoma Park, MD 20912-4414 Phone: (301)891-1100
Issues: environment; energy; education; politics; health; efficiency; hazardous waste. Description: A brainchild of Nadar's, this organization concentrates on education, research, training, and political action in relation to electric utilities, nuclear power, hazardous waste, and toxins. See Energy Conservation Coalition; Solid Waste Alternatives Project (SWAP); and a yearly publication, DIRTY DOZEN, that discusses the 12 top polluters in the country. Other Resources: See POWERLINE, a journal of their Energy Project; and WASTELINE, newsletter of their Solid Waste Project; ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION magazine; MAKING POLLUTERS PAY: A CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO LEGAL ACTION AND ORGANIZING; WRAPPED IN PLASTICS; and "Fact Packets." Contacts(s): Phillip J. Perkins (Director), Ruth Caplan (Executive Director), (202)466-5045. Member of: Environmental Federation of America. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1325 G St. NW, #1003
Washington, DC 20005-3157 Phone: (202)879-3000
Affiliate: Carrying Capacity Network. Issues: demographics; environment; population. Other Resources: Publishes THE OTHER SIDE and TEF data; SAVING THE DREAM, QUALITY OF LIFE IN AMERICA. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
442 Ballantine Hall
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
Issues: feminism; education. Price: $12/ea. Frequency: 3/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Hampshire College
Amherst, MA 01002 Phone: (413)549-4600
Issues: education; peace; foreign policy; students. Description: See directories section for GUIDE TO CAREERS AND GRADUATE EDUCATION IN PEACE STUDIES. Contacts(s): Dr. Michael Clare (Director) Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
729 7th Ave.
New York, NY 10019-6831 Phone: (212)764-4050
Issues: Third World; foreign policy; intervention. Description: Objective is to stimulate an informed, thoughtful and articulate public opinion on foreign policy issues facing the US. By bringing the facts and a broad range of views and perspectives before the American people, FPA strives to encourage greater public understanding and involvement in international issues. Annual catalogue of publications available. Other Resources: See guides, GREAT DECISIONS; GUIDE TO CAREERS IN WORLD AFFAIRS; TEACHER'S RESOURCE GUIDE; periodicals, HEADLINE SERIES and FOREIGN POLICY PREVIEW newsletter. Annual catalogue of publications available. Contacts(s): John W. Kiermaier (President), Mia T. Kissil (Executive Secretary) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1918. Additional Address: 1800 K St., NW, Washington, DC 20006 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
79 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10003-3034 Phone: (800)424-9836
Description: See FOUNDATION GRANTS INDEX ANNUAL; FOUNDATION DIRECTORY; FOUNDATION GRANTS FOR INDIVIDUALS; NATIONAL DATA BOOK; NATIONAL FOUNDATIONS; NATIONAL GUIDE TO CORPORATE GIVING; NATIONAL GUIDE TO FUNDING IN AGING; PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTEERISM (directories). Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 244
Arlington, VA 22210-0244
Description: See PEACE IN ACTION (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
803 N. Main St.
Goshen, IN 46526-2632 Phone: (800)233-6786
Issues: peace; international law; foreign policy. Description: A private operating foundation established to provide a medium for discussion of alternative methods of international security. Other Resources: See INFORUM (periodical) and video, CIVILIZED DEFENSE PLAN. Contacts(s): Marc Hardy (Executive Director), (219)534-3402. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
245 2nd St. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5795 Phone: (202)547-6000
Issues: peace; justice; politics; spiritual; disarmament; interfaith; lobbying. Description: Works towards a non-military world order based so firmly on justice, spiritual unity, and voluntary cooperation that there would be no place for war. Today, through congressional testimony, direct lobbying, and publications, FCNL's legislative staff and constituency informs members of Congress, their staffs, and colleague organizations about peace and social justice issues. Just as importantly, it works with grassroots activists nationwide to educate and organize for peace & social justice. Other Resources: See WASHINGTON NEWSLETTER and INDIAN REPORT (periodicals); Action Alerts, providing timely and informative calls for action to improve lobbying efforts at home; HOW-TO Series; ISSUES IN BRIEF Series. Contacts(s): Nancy Alexander, Alison D. Oldham (Legal Action Coordinator) Other:Hotline (202)547-4343. Established: 1943. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
101 Quaker Hill Dr.
Richmond, IN 47374-1926
Issues: spiritual; faith. Description: Nonfiction and fiction on Quaker history, biography, and Quaker faith experience. Contacts(s): Ardith Talbot (Editor) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
611 W. Wayne St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2125 Phone: (219)422-6821
Affiliate: Cooperative Trading Project. Issues: Third World; economics; cooperatives; alternative markets. Description: Networking and technical assistance to alternative trading organizations. Sponsors annual national conference on alternative trading. Also imports and sells a variety of Third World Products, such as Nicaraguan coffee. Printing cooperative offers discounts to community groups and nonprofits. Other Resources: See ALTERNATIVE TRADING NEWS, a catalog. Contacts(s): Jim Goetsch, (219)422-1650. Additional Address: Networking and technical assistance to alternative trading organizations. Sponsors annual national conference on alternative trading. Also imports and sells a variety of Third World Products, such as Nicaraguan coffee. Printing cooperative offers, discounts to community groups and nonprofits. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
350 Indiana St., #510
Golden, CO 80401-5097 Phone: (303)277-1623
Issues: environment; economics; politics; travel. Description: Publishes books on nature and the environment, gardening, travel, self-help, history, business and politics. Mostly sells to bookstores. "We are focusing on nature narratives, American history, current issues, the environment, and self help." Other office locations in Concord, Massachusetts and Arlington, Virginia. Type: publisher. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
345 E. 46th St.
New York, NY 10017-3518 Phone: (212)661-5900
Issues: peace; justice; economics; media; anti-nuclear; economic conversion. Description: Committed to the elimination of unacceptable levels of military spending, the preservation of human rights, social and economic justice; and to an open, informed society at home and abroad. Projects: Center for Defense Information; Center for International Policy; Institute for the Study of World Politics; Citizens' Dialogue Program; Entertainment Summit, co-sponsor, Mediators Productions. See Alternative Defense Project and Center for National Security Studies. Other Resources: Often works with other organizations to expand international cooperation, justice and human rights in the quest of an enduring peace. Sponsors autonomous programs, e.g., IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, a radio broadcast. Contacts(s): Nina K. Solarz (Executive Director) Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
50857 Safari Dr.
Granger, IN 46530-9021
Contacts(s): Michael William Doyle (Correspondent) Type: not determined. Source: Who.
1004 Wheatley Ct.
South Bend, IN 46614-5486
Contacts(s): Charles Alan Huffman (Correspondent) Type: not determined. Source: Who.
Box 30208
Kansas City, MO 64112-3208 Phone: (816)931-9366
Issues: environment; politics; justice; economics; feminism; peace; nonviolence; men's liberation; Green. Description: Rooted in the 10 key values: Ecological Wisdom, Grassroots Democracy, Social Responsibility, Nonviolence, Decentralization, Community-based Economics, Post-patriarchal Values, Respect for Diversity, Global Responsibility and Sustainability. Greens comprise over 200 local groups and a dozen budding Green parties. We practice a value-based politics and believe that neither social nor environmental problems can be solved in isolation from each other. Other Resources: GREEN LETTER newsletter; GREEN LETTER, IN SEARCH OF GREENER TIMES magazine; and GREEN SYNTHESIS QUARTERLY which is sent to all members. Contacts(s): Jim Richmond (Coordinator) Established: 1984. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1436 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-3997 Phone: (202)462-1177
Issues: environment; energy; peace; politics; health; animal rights; oceans; rivers; wildlife/endangered species; nonviolence; disarmament; activism; anti-nuclear; polar; corporate responsibility; government accountability; hazardous waste. Description: An international organization that advocates grassroots nonviolent direct action to save whales, seals, wolves, stop nuclear tests and stop toxics. Fathered the "Rainbow Warrior" which was blown-up by French agents in Australia. Advocates nuclear disarmament, public education, nonviolent direct action, research, and worldwide organizing, anything that might grab the attention of the media and bring these injustices to public attention. Other Resources: See GREENPEACE ACTION Magazine; EVERYONE'S GUIDE TO TOXICS IN THE HOME; STEPPING LIGHTLY ON THE EARTH. Volunteers accepted at 23 locations around the world. Pundit Watch on PeaceNet/EcoNet. See, also, American Peace Test and Planetary Survival Alliance. Contacts(s): Peter Bahouth (Executive Director), Peter Dexter (Media Director), (202)232-1590. Other:Info: (202)319-2444. Dues: $15/yr. Additional Address: Box 3720, Washington, DC 20007 Contact: Clifton E. Curtis (Lobbyist) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1083
Tonasket, WA 98855-1083 Phone: (509)486-1351
Issues: education; homeschools. Description: Publishes books on home schooling and alternative education, including ALTERNATIVE IN EDUCATION, THE HOME SCHOOL READER, ThHE HOME SCHOOL PRIMER. Also publishes HOME EDUCATION magazine. Other Resources: Free catalog of home schooling books--60 titles. Publishes GUIDE TO RESOURCES IN HOLISTIC EDUCATION, an extensive and excellent directory of alternative educators, periodicals, organizations, books and publishers for the educator and parent. Contacts(s): Mark Hegener, Helen Hegener Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1100 Waterway Blvd.
Box 567
Indianapolis, IN 46202-2156
Issues: education; health; youth. Description: General-interest publication with an emphasis on health and fitness for children ages 4 to 6. Easy-to-read fiction, some with health and nutrition, safety, exercise, or hygiene as theme; humor and light approach preferred. No-cook recipes using healthful ingredients. Contacts(s): Christine French Clark (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
1388 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94109-5427 Phone: (415)928-8700
Issues: demographics; Third World; education; hunger; volunteers. Description: An organization committed to prioritizing the issue of world hunger through far-reaching educational campaigns and strategic global initiatives. More than 6 million individuals in 152 countries have committed themselves to this objective. Volunteers mobilize all sectors of society through presentations in schools, fund-raising events, newspaper articles and local agencies. See THE BUSINESS OF ENDING HUNGER, a quarterly newsletter, and resource guide, ENDING HUNGER. Other Resources: See newspaper, A SHIFT IN THE WIND; a twice monthly report, WORLD DEVELOPMENT FORUM; AFRICAN FARMER magazine; HUNGER PROJECT PAPERS; video, FAMINE AND CHRONIC, PERSISTENT HUNGER: A LIFE AND DEATH DISTINCTION and curriculum aids. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Additional Address: 1 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10010 Contact: Jean Holmes (Executive Director), (212)532-4255. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
601 N. Morton
Bloomington, IN 47404 Phone: (812)855-9449
Issues: feminism; transformation. Description: A journal that covers a wide variety of issues expressing in feminist philosophy. Publisher: Indiana University Press (Journals Manager). Page#: 224. Price: $10, $20/ea (single issues). Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Subscriptions: $35, $60 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1M. Office Address: University of Southern Florida, Tampa, FL 33620. Additional Address: SOC 107 Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
528 Hennepin Ave., #702
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1810 Phone: (612)339-4944
Issues: education; health; feminism; childhood; AIDS; rape; sexual abuse; child abuse. Description: "Through our pioneering collaboration of prevention specialists and professional artists, we create and present prevention plays, workshops, and educational resources. Topics: Rape, child abuse, AIDS and related areas." Other Resources: Publishes newsletter, IN TOUCH, and guide, CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION: HOW TO TAKE THE FIRST STEPS and SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION: AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY. Contacts(s): Cordelia Anderson, MA (Director) Publisher: ETR Associates. Member of: National Family Life Network. Additional Address: ETR Associates, Box 1830, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
10th and Morton Sts.
Bloomington, IN 47405
Issues: arts; justice; culture; music. Description: Scholarly nonfiction, especially cultural studies, archaeology, and anthropology, etc. Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
6841 S. Tibbs Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46217-9208 Phone: (317)881-1811
Issues: arts; economics; cooperatives. Description: Provides services to small arts groups and individual artists at cost. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; service. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Fourth Freedom Forum Inc.
803 N. Main St.
Goshen, IN 46526-2632 Phone: (219)534-3402
Affiliate: Fourth Freedom Forum Inc. Issues: peace; foreign policy. Description: A newsletter that discusses ways to create and maintain international security. Contacts(s): Marc Hardy (Executive Director) Frequency: 4/yr. Other:(800)233-6786. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
6992 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410-3536
Type: PBL. Source: Napra.
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1035 Phone: (202)234-9382
Issues: politics; peace; foreign policy. Description: A center of progressive thought and action on Capitol Hill. Independent of government, it serves as a crucible, think-tank, conscience. Accepts no corporate funds or government contracts. Three working groups: Post-Cold War Planning for a New Foreign Policy, The Social and Political Effects of Global Economic Integration, and the State of Democracy. European sister organization, The Transnational Institute, was founded in 1975 to address the disparities between the rich and poor. Other Resources: See magazine, GLOBAL COMMUNITIES, which was formerly THE BULLETIN OF MUNICIPAL FOREIGN POLICY produced by the Center for Innovative Diplomacy. Guides, DIRT RICH, DIRT POOR and IN WHOSE INTEREST. See, also, Planners Network. Contacts(s): Robert L. Borosage (Director), Frances T. Farenthold (Chairman) Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1912 Debs Ave.
Mt. Morris, IL 61054
Description: See IN THESE TIMES newspaper. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
1717 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2001 Phone: (202)667-8227
Issues: Third World; justice; demographics; development; hunger; refugees; immigration; volunteers; foreign policy. Description: Is an inclusive coalition of more than 100 American private and voluntary organizations engaged in international humanitarian efforts, including disaster relief, refugee protection, assistance, and resettlement, long-term development, public policy, and educating the American public on international development issues. Other Resources: See publications brochures, TOUCH THE FUTURE: AN AGENDA FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION IN AMERICA and periodical, MONDAY DEVELOPMENTS. Contacts(s): Dr. Peter J. Davies, (212)777-8210. Additional Address: 200 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10003 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1701 University Ave. SE, #202
Minneapolis, MN 55414-2023 Phone: (612)331-1099
Issues: agriculture; environment; Third World; economics; politics; networking; farmland. Description: Promotes sustainable agriculture worldwide through research documentation, network building, education and public outreach by linking members in sixty countries. It has brought together consumers, farmers, researchers, business leaders, government officials and a spectrum of agriculture, environment, health, church and consumer groups. Endorsed '90 farm bill, Valdez Principles, humane animal care, no-pesticide usage through education, collaboration, networking and policy developments. Other Resources: See MANNA newsletter and RESOURCE GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN THE THIRD WORLD. Slide shows available. Speakers bureau and internships. Contacts(s): Terry Gips (President) Dues: $5-$1000/yr. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4887 Columbia Dr. S
Seattle, WA 98108-1919 Phone: (206)767-3927
Issues: urban; energy; economics; environment; education; health; transportation; planning; global understanding; recreation. Description: A nongovernmental organization promoting bicycle transportation. The four main areas of activities are: Transportation Planning, Economic Development, Safety Education, and International Understanding. Other Resources: BICYCLING IN AFRICA, a handbook, and IBF newsletter. Contacts(s): David Mozer (Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1982. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Disciples of Christ (Christian Church)
Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1986 Phone: (317)353-1491
Affiliate: Disciples of Christ (Christian Church). Issues: justice; politics; political prisoners; activism. Description: "The political prisoner of the month, a dozen or so news briefs and a list of resources are standard bimonthly features are included in this newsletter. Letter-writing is particularly encouraged to save the lives and health of prisoners of conscience." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Paul Wilson Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1983. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
Box 567
Indianapolis, IN 46206-0567
Issues: education; health; youth. Description: Articles for 6- to 8-year-olds, on sports, fitness, health, safety, exercise. Features on history, biography, life in other countries, etc. Short poems, games, puzzles, projects, recipes, photos. Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
25 E. 21st St.
New York, NY 10010-6207 Phone: (212)477-0707
Affiliate: Atran Center for Jewish Culture. Issues: labor; spiritual; education; Third World; justice; economics; peace; faith; unions; racism; Mid-East; East-West. Description: Founded by the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, Amalgamated Clothing Workers' of America, Worksmans' Circle, and Jewish Daily Forward Association, in response to the rise of Nazism in Europe. It works to enhance Jewish security by mobilizing the support of the American labor movement for Israel, Soviet Jewry, and other related issues. During post WWII, it was involved with relief/rehabilitation for survivors. Seeks to strengthen ties between labor and the Jewish community. Other Resources: Publishes the JEWISH LABOR COMMITTEE REVIEW, and an annual survey, CRITIQUE OF TRADE UNION RIGHTS IN COUNTRIES AFFILIATED WITH THE LEAGUE OF ARAB STATES. Established: 1934. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Heldref Publications
4000 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016-1851 Phone: (202)362-6445
Issues: arts; labor; justice; economics; politics. Description: Covers the often-neglected areas of policy, law, management, marketing, finance, law, management, marketing, finance, labor relations, and technology in the performing and visual arts. The articles, interviews, and legal analysis are essential for managers, lawyers, teachers, and trustees in the arts, as well as for law, arts, and business libraries. The annual special issues have become authoritative resources; among them: VOLUNTEERS IN THE ARTS and SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE ARTS. Subscriptions: $45/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; journal. Source: HELDREF.
Mill River Plaza
9 West Broad St.
Stamford, CT 06902-3734 Phone: (203)323-8987
Issues: environment; recycling; conservation; beautification. Description: National public education organization dedicated to improving waste handling practices in American communities. Informs and educates citizens on litter control and alternatives for handling solid waste. Through its principal program, the KAB SYSTEM, it is influencing more responsible attitudes and behavior toward the environment. Other Resources: See MULTI-MATERIAL RECYCLING MANUAL; VISION Newsletter; KAB: IT'S MORE THAN A SLOGAN Video; WASTE IN PLACE and WASTE: A HIDDEN RESOURCE Curriculums; CLEAN TEAM MANUAL. Contacts(s): Roger W. Powers (President) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
7777 W. Morris St.
Indianapolis, IN 46231-1362 Phone: (317)244-8806
Issues: education; spiritual; health; transformation. Description: Catalog provides books and other resources for those seeking ways to understand and act creatively in our constantly changing times. Topics: understanding the times, relevant life-styles, creative transitions, healthy boundaries, financial independence, cultural patterns, healing experience, planetary peace, inventive learning, future consciousness, systems creativity, sacred life, and classic roadmaps. Other Resources: Adult non-fiction books which are listed in the GUIDEBOOK FOR THE 90'S with a triangle at the beginning of the description of the book. Contacts(s): Marcia Knight (Marketing), Margaret Lazear (Editor) Published Date: 4/91. Page#: 33. Price: $2/ea. Bulk Prices: 50% off/24. Subscriptions: $4/yr. Frequency: 2/yr. Circulation: 15M. Fax: (317)248-1503. Other:(800)999-8517. Labels: 75. Established: 1986. Contact: David Speicher (President) Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
ACCESS: A Security Information Service
1511 K St. NW, #643
Washington, DC 20005-1401 Phone: (202)785-6630
Affiliate: ACCESS: A Security Information Service. Issues: peace; disarmament; activism; networking. Description: National, regional, and local groups in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Ohio working for peace, disarmament, and international security. Arranged geographically with organization name, address, phone, contact name, congressional district served, national affiliation, geographical area served, program focus, primary concerns, methods of operation, resources available, tax status, budget, number of members, size of staff, description of projects and activities. Other Resources: Mailing labels available to nonprofit organizations; $50 per thousand, one time use, $20 minimum per order, plus $15-$50 for specialized searches. Contacts(s): Phylis Emigh (Information Manager) Page#: 250. Frequency: Biennial. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
RR 2, Box 595A
Lincolnville, ME 04849-9650
Description: See MAINE ORGANIC FARMER & GARDENER magazine and guide, TRUTH IN PRODUCE. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Midwest Migrant Health Information Office
6131 W. Outer Dr., 4th Fl.; National Migrant Worker Council
Detroit, MI 48235-2624
Affiliate: Midwest Migrant Health Information Office. Issues: health; labor; justice; agriculture; public health; farm workers; minorities. Description: About 60 federally funded migrant health clinics in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Arranged geographically by clinic. Languages used in text: English and Spanish. Other Resources: Maps of each state, with location of clinics, major highways, and cities noted. Published Date: 3/91. Page#: 30. Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
U.C. Box 627, Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR 97116 Phone: (503)226-4135
Issues: arts; poetry. Description: A magazine on human rights, Eastern Europe - various political-social themes in poetry, e.g., Arab/Muslim World, Human Rights, Eastern Europe, Central America, American Indian contests. Other Resources: Mr. Cogito Press has published such books as Joe Napora's TO RECOGNIZE THIS DYING, Ann Chandonnet's CANOEING IN THE RAIN, POEMS FOR MY ALERT-ATHABASCAN SON, Patrick W. Gray's SPRING COMES TO ARNET, Baranczak's UNDER MY OWN ROOF, Krynicki's CITIZEN R.K. Contacts(s): John M. Gogol, Robert A. Davies (Co-editors) Publisher: Mr. Cogito Press. Page#: 28. Price: $3/ea. Bulk Prices: 50% off/24. Frequency: Irregular. Circulation: 500. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1973. Office Address: 2518 N.W. Savier St., Portland, OR 97210. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
205 Hampshire, #UMass
Amherst, MA 01003 Phone: (413)545-2462
Issues: peace; education; conflict resolution. Description: Promotes the development, implementation, and institutionalization of school and university-based conflict resolution programs and curricula. NAME is the primary national and international clearinghouse for information resources, technical assistance, and training in the field of conflict resolution in education. Other Resources: Publishes FOURTH R newsletter and ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR TEACHING CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE SCHOOLS (directories). Contacts(s): Annette Townley (Executive Director), Rachel Goldberg (Project Assistant) Dues: $30, $50/organization. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1984. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
100 Indiana Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001-2144 Phone: (202)393-4695
Issues: labor; unions. Contacts(s): Vincent R. Sombrotto (President) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1701 K St. NW, Ste 600
Washington, DC 20006-1503 Phone: (202)833-0070
Issues: Third World; health; hunger; poverty; development. Description: "Our goal is to improve health worldwide by actively focusing scarce resources on life and death issues, increasing US awareness and response to international health needs, and by providing vigorous leadership to achieve this goal. We exist to serve the underdeveloped world, but we also help to apply what is learned abroad to serve the underprivileged in urban and rural areas of the US." NCIH is funded through grants from private individuals, foundations, corporations, and government. Other Resources: See DIRECTORY OF US-BASED AGENCIES INVOLVED IN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE with more than 500 member organizations listed. Contacts(s): Richard McHale (Media Manager), Julian Kilker (Assistant Communications Manager), (202)833-5900. Circulation: 2M. Fax: (202)833-0075. Dues: $60, $40 student. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1971. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
10921 Trotting Ridge Way
Columbia, MD 21044-2831 Phone: (301)596-3311
Issues: environment; urban; wildlife/endangered species. Description: A scientific and educational organization dedicated to wildlife research, management and conservation education programs and activities that will encourage the discovery of practical procedures for maintaining or enhancing the wildlife species in urban, suburban and developing areas. Other Resources: See WILDLIFE RESERVES AND CORRIDORS IN THE URBAN ENVRIONMENT (directories). Dues: $25/yr. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Knowledge Systems
7777 W. Morris St.
Indianapolis, IN 46231-1362 Phone: (800)999-8517
Issues: urban; economics. Description: Urban neighborhoods are recreating themselves using new social technologies that combine science, spirit and leadership. A compassionately hard-headed, interdisciplinary approach to tackling social disorders of urban communities, it documents many successful experiments of "social laboratories" using methods that inject energy and self-reliance. How to provide leadership in leaderless communities, land trusts, mediation, affordable housing, family empowerment, vocational adventure, and more. Other Resources: Bibliography, resources, financial discussion, a network of methods experts, and index included. Contacts(s): Burt Dyson, Betty Dyson (Authors) Type: reference; GUI. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 56
Terre Haute, IN 47808-0056 Phone: (812)232-6323
Issues: economics; politics; peace; justice; environment. Description: Published THE WORLD'S WASTED WEALTH: THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF WASTE by J.W. Smith. "We are twice as rich as we realize, we are wasting half our wealth. Turning only a part of that wasted production towards building tools for the Third World could eliminate world poverty in only 45 years and actually cost nothing. That wealth is currently wasted anyway." An excellent in-depth overview of the economic waste inherent in all sectors of American economics. Other Resources: J.W. Smith is starting The Institute for Economic Democracy, see organizations. THE WORLD'S WASTED WEALTH 2 is due to be out January, 1993. Contacts(s): Ralph Hansen (Executive Director) Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Population Crisis Committee
1120 19th St. NW, #550
Washington, DC 20036-3605 Phone: (202)659-1833
Affiliate: Population Crisis Committee. Issues: feminism; demographics; population; family planning. Description: About 100 organizations concerned with population issues and family planning; international coverage. Arranged alphabetically. Other Resources: Formerly, MAJOR PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE POPULATION FIELD. Contacts(s): Sharon L. Camp (Director, Education/Public Policy) Published Date: 12/88. Page#: 20. Price: $5/ea. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Wolf Park
Battle Ground, IN 47920 Phone: (317)567-2265
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; volunteers. Description: Conducts research and public education on behalf of the wolf, offering opportunities for study to researchers, students and others interested in observing wolves. Open to public daily May 1- Nov. 30, Friday nights year round. Other Resources: Educational outreach programs to school children; yearly Wolf Behavior Seminars for zoo and wildlife personnel, wolf and wolf hybrid owners and others; and publication of research data. Volunteers needed to raise animals, maintain facilities, etc. Dues: $20/yr for individuals :$500/life. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 423
Notre Dame, IN 46556-0423
Issues: peace; spiritual; education; global understanding. Description: Promotes themes, ideas presented in book, ONE WORLD: The Approach to Permanent Peace on Earth and the General Happiness of Mankind. Contacts(s): John Kiang (Director) Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2001 L St. NW, #700
Washington, DC 20036-4910 Phone: (202)785-6323
Issues: economics. Description: US office. Other Resources: See DIRECTORY OF INTER-AMERICAN AND OTHER ASSOCIATIONS IN THE AMERICAS; DIRECTORY OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTES IN AFRICA. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 7355
Berkeley, CA 94707-0355 Phone: (510)525-0101
Issues: spiritual; interfaith; transformation. Description: "Books and tapes by Thich Nhat Hanh and others on mindful awareness and social responsibility. Titles include: BEING PEACE, THE SUN MY HEART, MOON BAMBOO. Other new books: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF GANDHI: Interviews with Spiritual Social Activists, including Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Ram Dass, Joanna Macy, Joan Baez, and Gary Snyder.", Arnold Kotler Fax: (510)525-7129. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne.
1020 Ashton Rd.
Ashton, MD 20861-3320
Description: See DIRECTORY OF ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 74
Datil, NM 87821-0074
Description: See Running Rain Society and guide, SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN DRYLANDS. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 1432
Bloomington, IN 47402-1432
Issues: health; preventive medicine; consumer protection. Description: A newsletter entirely devoted to pills. Not health, nutrition, or fitness, just pills. News and updates on the medical community including Prozac Corner, Pills without Names (i.e., pills mentioned in the media, but not by name), pill-outing, Smart Pills, lawsuits against pill/drug manufacturers, pills recently awarded over-the-counter status, pills taken by Bush, Dahmer, Hendrix, Elvis, effective pills, ineffective pills, new pills, old pills, oh yeah, and medical research. Price: $2/sample. Subscriptions: $5/6 issues. Type: periodical; journal. Source: R. Seth Friedman.
One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
New York, NY 10017-2201 Phone: (212)644-1300
Issues: demographics; health; family; population; family planning. Description: An international organization that undertakes social science and biomedical research, advises and assists government and international agencies and disseminates information on population issues. It is committed to the enhancement of human welfare and works in 3 areas: biomedical research in the field of human reproduction to develop and improve contraceptive methods; social science research into causes of population change, their societal implications, technical assistance to family planning. Other Resources: Quarterly journal, POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW. Bimonthly journal, STUDIES IN FAMILY PLANNING. Contacts(s): George Zeidenstein Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1952. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1120 19th St. NW, #550
Washington, DC 20036-3678 Phone: (202)659-1833
Issues: demographics; environment; population. Description: Promotes international population and family planning programs through public education, policy analysis, liaison with international leaders and organizations. Provides funding for private family planning projects overseas. Other Resources: Publishes the HUMAN SUFFERING INDEX; MAJOR PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTORY; NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN INTERNATIOANL POPULATION CRISIS COMMITTEE (directory). Contacts(s): Bob Engelman (Director, Population/Environment Program), Robin Chandler Duke (National Chair) Fax: (202)293 1795. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1793
Warsaw, IN 46581-1793 Phone: (219)268-1415
Issues: education; child raising; families. Description: "To support the way you nurture your family." Theme issues on single parenting, handling holidays, pregnancy loss, older kids, etc. Feedback and resource listings. This newsletter supports and encourages parents to follow their hearts and instincts and not society's dictates. Other Resources: Parent's reference book called NOT ON THE NEWSSTANDS, a guide to over 125 little known parenting publications. Contacts(s): Tamra Orr (Editor) Page#: 20. Price: $2/ea. Bulk Prices: 50% off/24. Subscriptions: $14/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 250. Established: 1984. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Knowledge Systems
812 Ellington Ct.
Indianapolis, IN 46234-2215 Phone: (800)999-8517
Issues: future; economics; environment. Description: This report contains a discussion of alternative models on how to measure the Quality of Life. Key contributors include noted futurist, Hazel Henderson, author of THE POLITICS OF THE SOLAR AGE and CREATING ALTERNATIVE FUTURES. Member of: Co-op America. Type: reference; guide. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
160 E. Virginia St., #290
San Jose, CA 95112-5876 Phone: (408)286-8505
Issues: education; family. Description: Books with emphasis on cooperative activities and communal celebrations, both for families and for educators. Recent titles include LEARNING TO LIVE TOGETHER AT HOME AND IN THE WORLD and MAKING ART TOGETHER STEP-BY-STEP. Contacts(s): William Burns (Publisher), Kenneth Guentert (Editorial Director) Established: 1973. Type: publisher. Source: Holistic Education.
Box 1067
Notre Dame, IN 46556-1067
Description: See DIRECTORY OF RETREAT HOUSES IN UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 114
Beverly Shores, IN 46301-0114 Phone: (219)879-3937
Issues: environment; economics; rivers; conservation; hazardous waste; Great Lakes; air pollution. Description: Preservation and the protection of Indiana Dunes for public use and enjoyment. Group works for better control of air, water, and waste pollution. Involved with shoreline erosion and shoreline policy affecting Lake Michigan. Other Resources: Concession Shops. Dues: $10/senior, $30/couple, $500/life. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Software Excitement
Box 1949
Muncie, IN 47308-1949 Phone: (800)444-5457
Issues: environment; media; energy; demographics; economics; politics; forests; computer networking. Description: The program is user friendly and very professionally designed. Topics include fossil fuel combustion, population increases, forest destruction, the "greenhouse effect", environmental organizations, recycling ideas, energy saving tips, environmental investing and shopping guidelines. A built-in letter writing utility complete with names and addresses of all US Senators and Representatives. Writing letters is fully automated; just fill in the body of your letter or retrieve text from saved topic. Other Resources: Requires CGA of better. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
The Small Town Institute
Box 517
Ellensburg, WA 98926-0517
Affiliate: Small Town Institute. Issues: demographics; economics; environment; arts; energy; planning; architecture; housing. Description: The voice of small town America. Articles on planning, preservation, attracting industry, housing, shopping malls, central business district improvement and other matters of interest to small communities. Other Resources: PROMOTING THE ARTS IN SMALL COMMUNITIES is available for $6. Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 6/yr. Dues: $30/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
The Fair Press
Box 9
Bowling Green, IN 47833-0009 Phone: (812)829-1910
Issues: environment; arts; literture. Description: A magazine about natural history from literary, artistic, philosophical, and historical perspectives. Frequency: Semiannual. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 1812
Santa Fe, NM 87504-1812 Phone: (505)982-2063
Issues: agriculture; Third World; environment; urban; permaculture; drylands; recycling. Description: The permaculture ethic: care of the Earth, care of all species, and recycling of excess. At the institute they truly live by this ethic. They are devoted to sustainable living systems in the drylands. They conduct research and analysis on dryland region throughout the world. Other Resources: See journal, SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN DRYLANDS. Contacts(s): Scott Pittman (Director) Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1638 R St. NW, #32
Washington, DC 20009-6446 Phone: (202)328-6555
Issues: education; labor; jobs; volunteers; students; science. Description: An educational organization devoted to preparing students to better understand the social & ethical dimensions of science and technology. Other Resources: See NEW CAREERS, A DIRECTORY OF JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS IN TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY Contacts(s): Denise Nepveux, Tim Larson Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
C/O ISAR
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20009-1035 Phone: (202)387-3034
Affiliate: Institute for Soviet-American Relations. Issues: peace; East-West; disarmament. Description: Chronicles the many and diverse activities in Soviet-American relations. It reports on current events, exchanges, joint projects, public education, health and the environment. The journal provides a forum for very different points of view and exposes the reader to the complex nature of relations between the Soviet and American governments and between the peoples. Subscriptions: $15 students/teachers/seniors; $25; $35 libraries and organizations. Other Resources: HANDBOOK OF ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN SOVIET-AMERICAN RELATIONS 1990; profiles 313 nonprofit organizations active in Soviet-American activities with an appendix including relevant government offices in US & USSR, trade resources, and school exchanges. Contacts(s): Eliza Klose (Executive Director), Anne L. Hunt (Co-editor) Page#: 100. Price: $10/ea. Bulk Prices: $5ea/24. Frequency: 3/yr. Circulation: 4M. Fax: (202)667-3291. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'isar'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1983. Contact: John Sturino (Systems Coordinator) Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 25
North Manchester, IN 46962-0025
Issues: peace; politics; economics; war tax; economic conversion. Type: business; finance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
702 S. Michigan
South Bend, IN 46601-3197 Phone: (219)232-8500
Contacts(s): MarC Raymond Type: publisher; distributor. Source: Napra.
205 W. Sixth St.
Auburn, IN 46706-1747
Issues: spiritual; transformation. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1550 M St. NW, #700
Washington, DC 20005-1796 Phone: (202)457-1700
Issues: peace; education; nonviolence; analysis; conflict resolution. Description: The root causes of conflicts are often overlooked or not understood in society's proclivity to use force and threats of force to maintain stability. Progressive organizations are more interested in the process of conflict resolution than in examining the deep seated precepts which bring on a specific conflict. The Institute has a grant program to aid researchers to examine specific historic incidents and cultural foundations which have led to peace threatening disagreements. Other Resources: Newsletter, the USIP JOURNAL; TV projects and a publication series, IN BRIEF. Additional Address: 360 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10017 Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Department for Social Justice
100 Maryland Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5625 Phone: (202)547-0254
Issues: justice; politics; spiritual; faith; lobbying; government accountability; activism. Description: A section of the denominations' Department for Social Justice that monitors public policy and legislative issues to provide information to UUA members and to represent the thrust of UUA general resolutions to the US Congress, the Executive branch, and other agencies of government; implements the public policy resolutions of the General Assembly through independent and collective advocacy and by training the UU's to register their views as concerned citizens. Other Resources: See WINDOW ON THE WORLD and UNITARIAN-UNIVERSALISTS IN SUPPORT OF SANCTUARY NEWSLETTER (periodicals). Contacts(s): Robert Z. Alpern (Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5113 Georgia Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20011-3921 Phone: (202)291-1593
Affiliate: United Church of Christ. Issues: justice; urban; spiritual; faith; racism; minorities. Description: As a national body of UCC, the General Synod has mandated that the Commission shall provide leadership in mobilizing membership for the church to work for justice and reconciliation among persons and groups, in the area of race, both within the Church and in society in general. The Commission, in cooperation with Operation Push and members of the Congressional Black Caucus, helped to establish the National Rainbow Coalition. Other Resources: Guides, TOXIC WASTES AND RACE IN THE US; and COUNCIL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES--DIRECTORY SERVICES. Also, COURAGE IN THE STRUGGLE FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, a periodical. Contacts(s): Rev. Benjamin F. Chavis (Executive Director), Toni Killings (Director) Additional Address: Office for Church in Society, 110 Maryland Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20002--5694. Contact: Jay Lintner (Director), (202)543-1517. Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o United Nations Fund for Population Activities
220 E. 42nd St.
New York, NY 10017-5806 Phone: (212)297-5000
Affiliate: United Nations Fund for Population Activities. Issues: demographics; environment; population. Other Resources: Publications and Audio-Visual Guide available, see UNITED NATIONS FILMS AND VIDEOS (media); INVENTORY OF POPULATION PROJECTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD and POPULATION PROGRAMMERS AND PROJECTS GUIDE TO SOURCES(directories). Contacts(s): Dr. Nafis Sadik (Executive Director) Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 25
North Manchester, IN 46962-0025 Phone: (219)982-2971
Issues: peace; politics; economics; war tax; economic conversion. Type: business; finance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
100 Visionary Way
Fishers, IN 46038-3069 Phone: (317)849-6830
Issues: environment; energy; global warming; transportation. Description: Goal: to "green up" the automotive industry. For years, White has been a leader in protecting the Earth's ozone through the development of equipment to recycle the refrigerant in automotive air conditioners. Now the company is expanding to address a broad range of environmental issues in the auto industry. Type: business. Source: Eco-Expo.
306 E. Parr Rd.
Berne, IN 46711-1138
Issues: feminism. Description: Profiles of women in history, crafts and food articles, and pieces on relationships. Romance stories, pieces on pen pals (arranging meetings, reunions, etc.) Contacts(s): Allison Ballard (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
77 Homewood Ave.
Allendale, NJ 07401-2217 Phone: (201)728-2593
Issues: feminism; peace; environment; health; nuclear; hazardous waste. Description: This coalition attempts to expose the falsehoods of nuclear power. It does this through various educational means. Other Resources: Newsletter, NUCLEAR POWER IN CRISIS. Contacts(s): Karen Westdyk (Director), (201)327-3914. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1331 H St. NW, #903
Washington, DC 20005-4706 Phone: (202)347-1514
Issues: feminism; environment; empowerment; conservation; networking. Description: Helps women at all levels of society participate in the protection of the environment and in the management of natural resources. Goals are to establish a worldwide network of women concerned about environmental management and protection; to educate the public and policymakers about the vital links between women, natural resources, and sustainable development; to promote the inclusion of women and their environmental perceptions in the design and implementation of development policies. Other Resources: Publishes DIRECTORY OF WOMEN IN ENVIRONMENT; and newsletter, WORLDWIDE NEWS. Contacts(s): Joan Martin-Brown (Chairman), Cynthia R. Helms (President, Washington Forum) Dues: $35/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3151 S. Highway, #446
Bloomington, IN 47401 Phone: (800)274-9676
Issues: agriculture; organic; family farms. Description: "...is a unique company which offers an extensive selection of hydroponic and organic gardening supplies. They feature high-intensity indoor lighting systems, complete hydroponic systems, and a comprehensive stock of organic garden accessories. Distributors of earthworm castings, bat and seabird guano." Other Resources: Catalog. Price: $2/ea. Type: business; catalog. Source: Utne.