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The mission of Big Dog Ranch Rescue is to provide shelter, care and affection to homeless dogs of all breeds and to adopt them out to loving human companions. In support of those objectives, we also promote animal welfare and celebrate the special bond between dogs and people through education, awareness and community outreach.Big Dog Ranch Rescue serves to provide foster care for both mixed breed and purebred dogs, for for as long as necessary, until permanent homes can be found. Candidates for fosters may include strays, abandoned, or owner-relinquished dogs who will be fed, housed, and given medical attention if necessary.

Big Sky Ranch/CATNIP (Care, Advocacy, and Treatment for Neglected and Indigent Pets) Foundation is an animal welfare organization with the goal of changing the ways we think and feel about living with and caring for animals. Our vision is to create a no-kill, no-shelter community, by increasing community consciousness for the well-being of people, animals, and the planet. Based in Folsom, Louisiana, we provide valuable programs as alternatives to euthanasia to lower the number of animals entering shelters and the ones being killed there. Additionally, we provide valuable resources to other shelters and rescues, which would otherwise not be available to help them, further reducing the numbers entering and being killed in shelters.

Big Sur Land Trust is a non-profit organization with a mission to inspire love of land across generations, conservation of our unique Monterey County landscapes, and access to outdoor experiences for all. We see a future where natural landscapes, working lands, urban open spaces and healthy communities are cared for by people who share a love of nature and a deep appreciation for the richness of their diverse cultures. Since 1978, our generous donors and partners have conserved over 40,000 acres throughout Monterey County. As an accredited land trust, our work promotes: 1. HEALTHY LANDS: Conserving and caring for the magnificent natural landscapes, habitats and waterways of our region to ensure a sustainable future. 2. HEALTHY PEOPLE: Providing opportunities for all who live in and visit Monterey County to experience the healthful benefits associated with access to parks and open spaces, fresh food, clean air and water, and a deep connection to nature. 3. HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: Engaging in partnerships where conservation and civic participation increase community vitality, economic prosperity and social equity. Big Sur Land Trust is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) governed by a board of trustees, operated by a professional staff and supported by hundreds of members and volunteers. Our work is funded by generous private donations and public conservation funding. We are proud to be accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. The accreditation seal is awarded to land trusts meeting the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence.

Community Resource Center

WeThinkBig is an independent not-for-profit organization that brings innovators across the education, business and public/private sectors to collaborate, learn and advance excellence in education and student learning. WeThinkBig is dedicated to improving educational experiences for K-12 students in greater Dane county by providing educators the inspiration, tools and partnerships they need to advance educational innovation in our region.

We Stand As Champions of Compassion

On the ground in East Africa, partnering with communities to protect nature for the benefit of all.

Helping kids develop confidence, character, and community. Working to make youth programs affordable, sustainable, and successful. Promoting outdoor adventure and fun!

Ending the private ownership and exploitation of wild cats in the United States. All of our Board Members are part of one or more of our subcommittees.

New Camaldoli Hermitage is a community of Roman Catholic monks whose life is dedicated to contemplation and prayer. They are a worshiping community, celebrating with their friends and guests the Liturgy of the Hours and the Holy Eucharist. Their monastic fellowship extends beyond the walls of this hermitage and embraces a large and inclusive community of oblates, persons of different walks of life who live the grace of their baptism in spiritual communion with the monks.