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BELIEFNET PICKS
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Note: These sites are not sponsored or maintained by Beliefnet.
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National Commission on Civic Renewal
Commission formed to assess the condition of civic participation in the United States and to propose ways for public, private, and volunteer groups to improve this condition
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National Civic League
Advocacy organization whose mission is "to strengthen citizen democracy by transforming democratic institutions." Grants the All-America City Awards and works with communities to foster collaboration and problem solving
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National Neighborhood Coalition
Acts as a voice in Washington for neighborhood and community-based organizations
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Building Better Communities Network
Provides advocacy and training to support civic renewal and increase the level of civic engagement in America
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Community Building Resources Exchange
Provides resources and information about community-building efforts to improve poor neighborhoods
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Project Vote Smart
Library of information on 13,000 elected offices and candidates for public office. Covers their backgrounds, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances, and performance evaluations to inform citizens before elections
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Rotary International
Organization of business and professional leaders who aim to provide humanitarian service. The group claims 1.2 million members worldwide, in 29,000 local Rotary clubs
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Sierra Club
Organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the environment. Has over 600,000 members
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National Parent-Teacher Association
Child advocacy organization that encourages parent and public involvement in the public schools
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Lions International
Association of local business clubs dedicated to helping improve their communities
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League of Women Voters
Nonpartisan political organization that encourages active participation of citizens in government and tries to influence public policy through education and advocacy
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Sertoma International
Volunteer service organization, with 830 clubs in North America. Focuses on helping people with speech and hearing disorders
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Veterans of Foreign Wars National Headquarters
The oldest major veterans organization in the U.S., with
1.9 million members. Its mission is to preserve veterans' rights, advocate a strong national defense, promote patriotism, and provide community service
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Civil rights organization, whose objective is to "ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens of United States and eliminate race prejudice"
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Bowling Leagues.com
The "Internet gateway to the bowling industry." Includes a searchable database of bowling leagues and centers
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