701 S Main St.
Mishawaka, IN
574-255-3216
A nonprofit organization focusing on the promotion, practice & facilitation of sustainability, natural building, healthful living, local commerce, voluntary simplicity & building community. Also known as Csaw.
Csaw_email@yahoo.com
myspace.com/greencsaw
Pebble Konopinski
603 E. Washington St. Ste 502
Indianapolis, IN 46201
317-205-3535
A nonprofit dedicated to improvement of quality of life through public policy advocacy. Aims to preserve democratic process, conserve natural resources, protect the environment and provide affordable access to essential human services
kolson@citact.org
www.citact.org
Eco-Zone Co.
4400 Silhavy Rd.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-670-3761
Addresses GHG emission and climate change as a non-profit organization by reducing deforestation in the rain forests. Provides bio-fertilizer free-of-charge to small family farmers in the rain forests.
franz.asenbeck@eco-zone.org
www.eco-zone.org
Franz Asenbeck
1915 W. 18th Street, Suite A
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-685-8800
Through education, advocacy, and citizen empowerment in Indiana, the Hoosier Environmental Council works to protect and restore the natural systems upon which life depends.
toneil@hecweb.org
www.hecweb.org
227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Rm. 1120
South Bend, IN 46601
574-287-1829
Environmental, economic and transportation projects in St. Joe, Elkhart, Marshall, Kosciusko Co. Determines some spending of federal and state transportation dollars. Holds public meetings.
macogdir@macog.com
www.macog.com
702 E. South St.,
South Bend, IN, 46601
Organization of concerned individuals and organizational representatives. Primary issues are active opposition to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and changing policies that increase inequality, racism and poverty.
michpeacejust@yahoo.com
www.michianapeacejustice.org
Works on issues of economic development and how it affects quality of life. Website provides a forum to discuss local legislation, and calendar of important votes and meetings.
www.michianaqualityoflife.org
Explores connections between local problems and global forces. Provides networking opportunities for groups working for human rights, jobs, social justice, and sustainability.
Michianasocialforum.org
Mishawaka, IN
Not-for profit, community based organization with the goal of creating a “No more homeless pet” community. Works with animal shelters to place pets in homes.
Petsconnect.org
South Bend, IN
574-283-8400
Service organization. Conduct highway cleanups, etc.
www.rileyhighschool.com
PO Box 1002
South Bend, IN 46624
574-287-1621
Sierra Club is a national environmental organization dedicated to the enjoyment, exploration and protection of wilderness and natural areas. The local group meets the third Thursday of the month at 7pm.
michiana-sierra@comcast.net
www.indiana.sierraclub.org/michiana
Christine Fiordalis
51934 Lily Road,
South Bend, IN 46637
574-243-8739
Meetings the second Sunday of each month with guest speakers are open to the public. Call to find location. Monthly outings and walks also scheduled.
www.sbeaudubon.org
Laura Fuderer
Meets second Tues. each month. Weekly public access program, GreenTV. Advocacy of 4 pillars - ecological wisdom, social justice, grassroots democracy, and nonviolence.
www.sjvgreens.org
1631 1/2 S. Main St.
Goshen, IN 46526
574-975-6207
Campaigning to stop tax dollar support for sweatshop abuses. We’re a national organization that just opened our Midwest office in Michiana! Internship and volunteer opportunities available.
vicki@sweatfree.org
www.sweatfree.org
Vicki Kaplan