2013 Finalists
All Breed Rescue & Training
We have two main goals: First and foremost, we rescue dogs that are at risk for euthanasia. We have over 50 dedicated foster homes, which allows us to rehabilitate and re-home dogs that otherwise would not get a chance. Second, we are committed to training and educating members of our Colorado Springs community on developing deeper bonds and better long-term relationships with the dogs that they care for. All Breed Rescue & Training was established in 1994 and primarily serves Colorado Springs and the greater El Paso County community in Colorado.
Deaf Abused Women’s Network
In the deaf community, the incidence of violence is much higher than the national average, affecting an estimated 1 in 2 deaf women and 1 in 6 deaf men. DAWN was founded to address this important issue in the Washington, DC, area, home to one of the largest deaf communities in the world. We have already served over 300 survivors directly, responded to countless hotline calls, and referred survivors to many services including legal counseling, emergency safe housing, and forensic rape examinations.
Northeast Organic Farming Association
NOFA-NJ serves as a catalyst in the development of a regional sustainable organic agricultural system; we are working to see that New Jersey becomes “An Organic Garden State.” We believe that truly sustainable agriculture addresses the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the food system. Sustainable and organic agriculture supports the development of healthy communities built around the production, preparation and distribution of locally grown foods.