Web Sites of Interest for Social
Action
and
Opportunities to Make a Difference
The Hunger Site Click here to go to a website that allows you to
make a donation of rice simply by visiting the site. Make this
the start-up page for your browser and make a dent in world hunger
every day!
ABC Literacy Resources A non-profit all volunteer community based
organization specializing in helping adults with learning disabilities.
Our approach is to develop and implement effective, research-based
multi-sensory language programs for adults with learning disabilities/dyslexia.
A special emphasis has been placed on supporting and encouraging
prison literacy programs. ABC Literacy Resources is an Outreach
Program of The Nassau Presbyterian Church. The group recently appeared
in
the film "How
Do You Spell Murder?"
Amnesty International Nassau Presbyterian Church is a member of
this non-profit organization that seeks to end injustice, free unjustly
imprisoned people and end torture in the world. You can sign up for
alerts and email lists that make a difference for those who have
no voice in the world.
Bread for the World This
organization is "seeking justice,
ending hunger" by mobilizing Americans to lobby their leaders
on behalf of the poor and hungry. Find out how to get involved
with this important issue.
Presbyterian Coffee Project Do you buy coffee on a regular basis?
Is your coffee fairly traded? Come to this web-site to learn about
the coffee industry and to find out how to make sure that your beverage
choice affects people in a positive manner. NPC is looking into buying
coffee from this source for all of our fellowship events.
Presbyterian Hunger Project This ministry of the PC (USA) General
Assembly Council has lots of educational tools and opportunities
to work toward eradicating world hunger. Sweat free t-shirts, coffee,
retreat ideas-a host of information for you, your family or your
church group.
Habitat for Humanity This non-profit, ecumenical housing group has
as its goal an end to all sub-standard housing in the world. Founded
by Millard Fuller, HFH has affiliates around the world, even right
here in Princeton. HFH sponsors work trips around the world and also
hires staff to help oversee the ongoing efforts to end poverty housing.
CROP Walk Each fall the CROP Walk
returns to the Princeton area. Encourage your friends and family to support this walk and come out
and help raise funds to end world hunger. The CROP Walk supports
the work of Church World Service and their ministries to hungry
people around the world. NJ CROP walks have been giving approximately $200,000 in grants to NJ agencies addressing hunger needs for several years and hunger programs around the world. Check out their
website for more information Crop Walk