1998/06/22 - Kentucky Hemp Growers Cooperative Association
:: An educational site dedicated to an ecologically-safe, agricultural resource and demonstrating economic potential of industrial hemp; Lexington, KY; For membership info call: 606-252-8954 or email: info@hempgrowers.com
Cooperative Living
Austria - GIVE - Globally Integrated Village Environment
:: A research institute for new villages based on mutual re-enforcement of wise use of local resources and cooperation through global communication Issues: ; cooperatives; communication; computer networking; sustainable development; intentional communities; economic conversion; open source; appropriate technology. Location: Vienna.
International - Alternative Free Thinking & Tools of Reflection
:: Cooperative disclosure and diffusion about liberal and alternative philosophies, alternative technologies, economic alternatives, etc. International site, Call to cooperate to the project. Issues: economic conversion; Economic; Alternative tools Location: France and Mexico.
Cooperative Communication Skills ExtendedLearningCommunity
:: Library of free self-help training materials, articles and essays about learing new commuication skills. Issues: self-help; communication; skills; conflict; resolution; education; family; marriage; work Location: Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
State University of West Georgia--Educational Excellence
:: Although State University of West Georgia offers several nationally
recognized and accredited programs and a cooperative doctoral program on
our campus, our students say we still provide a superb personal learning
environment for them. In contrast with our competing universities,
100% of our courses are taught by "real" faculty--none by teaching
assistants. Issues: education; economics; future; jobs; literacy; trade; self help; science; students. Location: Carrollton, GA 30118.
North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO)
:: A nonprofit federation of student cooperatives in Canada and the United States. Issues: cooperatives; students; democracy; housing; activism; education; community; economic democracy. Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48107.
North American Students of Cooperation
:: A nonprofit federation of student cooperatives in Canada and the United States. Issues: cooperatives; students; co-ops; democracy; housing; NASCO; activism; education; community. Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48107.
Fellowship for Intentional Community
:: A nonprofit 501c3 that provides publications, referrals, and support services to the communities movement. Issues: intentional communities; ecovillages; cohousing; landtrusts; cooperatives; communes; sustainability; networking. Location: Rutledge, MO 63563.
Triangle Vegetarian Society
:: A not for profit group that welcomes all to our monthly potlucks and restaurant reviews. We have discussions on ethics; meetings with environmental, philosophical, cohousing, and other groups; a fantastic vegan Thanksgiving feast each year; and lots more. Issues: vegetarianism; environment; ethics; nutrition; animals; education. Location: Raleigh-Chapel Hill-Durham, NC 27515.
Zendik Farm - The Ecolibrium Revolution
:: A non-profit cooperative artist/activist sanctuary dedicated to honesty in relationships and the creation of a new culture - based on the philosophy of Ecolibrium and Creavolution.. Issues: arts; holism; cooperation; religion; philosophy; ecology; culture; therapy; community. Location: Mill Spring, NC 28756.
http://smallbusinesscoalitionsoftexas.com/
:: A coalition of small businesses in Texas allowing members to receive rates from insurance carriers as a single entity reducing cost an average of 35%. Issues: health; health;insurance; group; texas; cooperatives; find. Location: Dallas, TX 75231.
Visions of Utopia xx Experiments in Sustainable Culture
:: Video documentary about intentional communities. Vol #1 examines history of shared living over 2500 years and includes biographical segments on seven very diverse contemporary communities: Camphill Beaver Run (PA), Twin Oaks (VA), Ananda Village (CA), Breitenbush Hot Springs (OR), Purple Rose Collective (CA), Earthaven Ecovillage (NC), Nyland Cohousing (CO). Issues: intentional communities; video; DVD; community; communities; sustainability; cooperation; ecovillages; cohousing. Location: Louisa, VA 23093.
Co-op America
:: a national nonprofit, providing economic strategies, organizing power, and practical tools for businesses and individuals to build a responsible, sustainable economy, society. Issues: corporate responsibility; investment; consumer; environmental; responsible business; financial; conservation; cooperative
Location: Washington, DC 20006.
Washington, DC 20005-1503
Issues: peace; economics; education; economic conversion; global understanding. Description: A new organization seeking a vast increase in funding for activities which promote understanding and cooperation among nations divided by cultural and ideological differences. One of its goals is to pass a law committing an amount equal to 1% of the defense budget for citizen and cultural exchanges and cooperative international ventures in science, business, the arts, education, and other fields. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
African-American Labor Center/AFL-CIO
1400 K St. NW, #700
Washington, DC 20005-2403 Phone: (202)789-1020
Affiliate: African-American Labor Center/AFL-CIO. Issues: labor; justice; peace; jobs; minorities; conflict resolution; unions. Description: "Greater solidarity with labor in the Black community and more attention to that community's concerns within the labor movement are the goals. Reporting on cooperative work with groups such as the NAACP and on upcoming meetings on labor-Black issues is included in this newsletter." - C.Canan Contacts(s): J. Sarr Price: Free. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1965. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/LABOR.
Cooperative Children's Books Center
Box 5288
Madison, WI 53705-0288
Affiliate: Cooperative Children's Books Center. Issues: education; media; press. Description: Nearly 140 alternative presses currently active in children's book publishing, and their distributors; coverage includes Canada. Contacts(s): Kathleen Horning (Editor) Page#: c75. Frequency: Biennial. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Friends of the Third World
611 W. Wayne St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2125 Phone: (219)422-1650
Affiliate: Friends of the Third World. Issues: Third World; demographics; economics; environment; poverty; alternative markets; green consumer; Central America. Description: A small, national organization involved in "alternative trading": seeking to effect positive social change through marketing of ecologically sound, nonviolent, cooperatively produced products along with educational information, e.g., "we market coffee from Nicaraguan co-ops with information on the US trade embargo which promotes independence from the economics of apartheid." Marketing is done by volunteers, individuals or groups across the US. Other Resources: Catalog. Contacts(s): Jim Goetsch (Administrator) Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 20M. Dues: $5, $10/yr. groups. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Home Education Press
Box 1083
Tonasket, WA 98855-1083
Issues: education; homeschools. Description: A guide to the alternatives to public and the traditional private school systems. Includes articles, essays resources on alternative schools, home schooling, Waldorf education, Montessori, apprenticeships, tutoring, alternative colleges and higher education, correspondence schools, learning centers and educational cooperatives. Contacts(s): Helen Hegener (Managing Editor) Publisher: Home Education Press. Published Date: 10/90. Page#: 120. Price: $8.75/ea. Bulk Prices: 50% off/24. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
50 F St. NW, #900
Washington, DC 20001-1530 Phone: (202)626-8740
Issues: economics; agriculture; cooperatives; alternative markets; research; farmland; food distribution. Description: This institute provides research and networking for and about cooperatives. They deal with the principles of business, attitude, and philosophy of cooperatives and ways that these can be improved. Primarily deals with farm cooperatives. Other Resources: Publishes AIC Newsletter. Contacts(s): David C. Thomas Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o C.A.L. Press
Box 1446
Columbia, MO 65205-1446 Phone: (314)442-4352
Issues: politics; anti-authoritarian. Description: "...is A Journal of Desire Armed! Neither left nor right, we're just uncompromisingly anti-authoritarian. We reject all ideology because we want to create a genuinely free alternative vision - radically cooperative and communitarian, ecological and feminist, spontaneous and wild - a liberatory vision free from the constraints of our own human self-domestication. For those who haven't given up on their most intimate and bold desires!" Nominated for UTNE READER's '90 Alternative Press Awards. Page#: 44. Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $12/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1980. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Utne.
Box 485
Healdsburg, CA 95448-0485 Phone: (800)445-8642
Affiliate: Animal Town Company. Issues: education; environment; wildlife/endangered species; childhood. Description: A mail order company offering cooperative games, books, and playthings for children that emphasize the environment. "We strive to educate others to being environmentally responsible and stress family togetherness through our products." Contacts(s): Ken Kolsbun, Jann Kolsbun Frequency: 2/yr. Established: 1976. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
80574 Hazelton Rd.
Cottage Grove, OR 97424-9747 Phone: (503)942-9434
Issues: agriculture; environment; energy; Third World; education; demographics; conservation; land use; development; intentional communities; permaculture; cooperatives; volunteers. Description: "This worldwide Oregon based institute is a tiny group of volunteers. We help individuals and groups make the best use of the inevitable changes that come with diminishing resources. We research and promote sustainable alternatives to the wastefulness of industrial consumerism. Our focus is a sustainable development, permaculture, and deconsumerization of the US. We teach the lessons of Nature, wise land use, local self-reliance and cooperative family employment. Funded by donations." Other Resources: Courses, training, workshops, consultancies and publications. Also, a international phone and mail service of information on our fields of concern. See NEWS FROM APROVECHO newsletter. Dues: $15, supporting; $100, full member. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1976. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5620 Morton St.
Philadelphia, PA 19144-1330 Phone: (215)849-1259
Issues: peace; demographics; justice; environment; politics; future; media; economic conversion; hunger; intentional communities; homelessness; computer networking; ideation. Description: Research into future & World Transformation. Present projects: "Where's Utopia?" - Hour video with Soviet scientist on various cooperative and communal solutions; abolishing military systems; low cost and free computer networks for communities, world changers. Other Resources: AQUARIAN ALTERNATIVES newsletter, Community Guides, Natural Birth Control Book, friendship, relationship. Seeking helpers, community to join. Call anytime., (215)849-3237. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
c/o Martin Ogle
2860 Marcey Rd.
Arlington, VA 22207-5235
Issues: agriculture; economics; organic; community investment; family farms; cooperatives. Description: Published book called ARLINGTON COUNTY GUIDEBOOK: 50 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BUILD A STRONG COMMUNITY. Contacts(s): Martin Ogle Type: organization; program. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
7200 Sarah
Saint Louis, MO 63143-2405 Phone: (314)644-3722
Issues: Third World; economics; cooperatives; Latin America. Description: Sells products made by cooperatives and Indian communities in Ecuador: wool and cotton clothing, hats, bags, and tapestries. Wholesale only. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1442 E. Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21231-1404 Phone: (301)675-9087
Issues: arts; demographics; economics; housing; cooperatives. Description: Cooperative housing with studios and living spaces for artists. Other Resources: Free brochure. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1400 Drexelgate Pkwy.
Rochester Hills, MI 48307-3359 Phone: (313)652-0800
Issues: demographics; economics; housing; cooperatives. Description: Offers quality, affordable housing to low and moderate income families. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; finance. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Sacramento Peace Center
414 T St.
Sacramento, CA 95814-6914 Phone: (916)446-0787
Affiliate: Sacramento Peace Center. Issues: peace; feminism; justice; politics; activism. Description: "A cooperative progressive newspaper dedicated to the diversity of local, grassroots activism. Our purpose is to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information and to assist the activist community in reaching a wider audience. It is edited and produced by a working collective operating democratically by consensus." Subscriptions: $10/yr.; $18/2 yrs. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 539
Dubuque, IA 52004-0539
Issues: education; spiritual; childhood; faith. Description: Has published COOPERATIVE LEARNING, COOPERATIVE LIVES: A Sourcebook of Learning Activities for Building a Peaceful World and distributes curriculum guides on global education and American social issues published by the Center for Learning. Also offers an extensive catalog of books on Catholic religious education, including works on peace education from a religious perspective. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Holistic Education.
Survival News Service
Box 41834
Los Angeles, CA 90041-0834 Phone: (213)255-9502
Affiliate: Survival News Service. Issues: urban; education; agriculture; environment; economics; energy; spiritual; recycling; cooperatives; conservation; appropriate technology. Description: "Focus: To educate city dwellers in realistic, practical ways to 'survive' (re, earthquake preparation, arrest crime, economic survival, city gardens, compost pits, alternative energy, wild foods, etc.)." Co-ops, credit unions, recycling, etc. Strong spiritual focus. Ways to walk lightly on the Earth and lower our impact on an individual level. Other Resources: Lectures, wild food outings, survival outings, classes. A small line of top quality products and books also available. Contacts(s): Christopher Nyerges, Vernon Devans Publisher: Survival News Service. Page#: 12. Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $8.50/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 2.5M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1980. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1807 2nd St., Studio 2
Santa Fe, NM 87501-3499 Phone: (505)986-1401
Issues: environment; economics; urban; cooperatives; planning. Description: An organization that is planting the seeds of sustainable community by demonstrating practical models for new ecological neighborhoods and environmentally responsible community enterprises. CEED established the "Seed Ecological Living Center" which combines a "Community Green Store" specializing in ecological products with artisans. Contacts(s): Nathan Downey Established: 1988. Type: organization; institute. Source: Eco-Expo.
2115 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218-5710 Phone: (301)727-6106
Affiliate: Church World Service. Issues: demographics; education; Third World; peace; global understanding; hunger; development. Description: Mandated to inform and sensitize the US public about the root causes of hunger, the limitations of global resources, and the interdependence of all people. The Office works in a collaborative and cooperative style, animating and supporting existing initiatives in global education in the US as well as providing educational programming. Contacts(s): Tom Hampson Additional Address: Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515 Contact: Joan Wuischpard, (219)264-3102. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
139 Main St., #701
Brattleboro, VT 05301-2871 Phone: (802)254-8144
Issues: economics; environment; energy; recycling; waste management; conservation; cooperatives; networking. Description: A networking and consulting company promoting socially concerned businesses and investment practices. Provides detailed reports tailored to clients' specific criteria. Consults with private investors to help them make informed decisions and work efficiently with their advisors. Financial and consulting services to businesses involved in the environmental market, especially waste management, energy control and production, ESOPs, and co-ops. Contacts(s): Blake Ross Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; finance. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
c/o Catalyst
PO Box 734
Montpelier, VT 05601-0734 Phone: (802)223-7943
Affiliate: Institute for Gaean Economics. Issues: Third World; economics; justice; labor; investing; indigenous peoples; green consumer; cooperative; worker ownership; alternative markets; community investment. Description: Opportunities to support grassroots, decentralized projects here and in the Third World with loans, investments and donations. This is the networking newsletter covering social responsibility, new economic models and projects, for people who want their money to make a difference, with a focus on native peoples. Focuses on small businesses, worker-ownership, co-ops, responsive (and usually small) publicly traded companies, nonprofits, local currency, appropriate technology, and alternative banks. Other Resources: Projects include, Grassroots Corporate Action Campaign, Green Mountain Biodiversity Project; All Species Project. See INVESTING FROM THE HEART newsletter. Resource Guide available. Contacts(s): Susan Meeker-Lowry Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Member of: Co-op America. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1614 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-2719 Phone: (703)684-3185
Issues: economics; community investment; cooperatives; housing; Contacts(s): R. Ted Stewart (Executive Director) Fax: (703)549-5204. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
3268 Sacramento St.
San Francisco, CA 94115-2007 Phone: (415)346-1875
Issues: peace; politics; East-West; activism; conflict resolution. Description: "Our philosophy, 'When the people lead, the leaders will follow," undergirds all our programs. We go directly to citizens to assess issues, stimulate ideas and work toward solutions. While we feel that a cooperative relationship with governments is necessary, we believe that ultimately ordinary citizens have the intelligence to address their own problems and the wisdom to implement solutions and that one citizen or citizens can start an avalanche of social awareness." Other Resources: See WHEN PEOPLE LEAD...(newsletter). Contacts(s): Sharon Tennison (President) Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Barre-Montpelier Rd.
Mail Route 1
Barre, VT 05641 Phone: (802)479-2558
Issues: agriculture; economics; health; cooperatives; nutrition; organic. Description: A worker-owned cooperative making natural and organic foods: maple syrup, apple butter, assorted fruit sauces - over 120 items. Other Resources: Free catalog. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
c/o Nancy Aldrich
Box 39
Westford, VT 05494-0039
Issues: education; health; homeschools. Description: A journal that explores holistic and spiritual alternatives in parenting, schooling, and home schooling with a focus on the Waldorf view of child development. On family life, cooperative initiatives, curriculum, imaginative play, the wonder of the natural world, story-telling, music, artistic work, handwork, handicrafts, festivals, reviews, resources, networking. Nurturing the magical time of childhood. Contacts(s): Nancy Aldrich Price: $5/sample. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Holistic Ed.
Box 276
Clifton, NJ 07011-0276
Affiliate: Bethsheva's Concern. Issues: spiritual; faith. Description: "A bridge supporting dialogue between New Agers and Christians. In a cooperative spirit of mutual appreciation, we clarify both the differences and common ground of Christianity and the New Age Movement. A lively journal with columns and features, we consistently offer high quality writing, sound scholarship, and the sparkle of plain, good fun." Contacts(s): Catherine Groves (Publisher/Editor) Publisher: Bathsheva's Concern. Page#: 20. Price: $3.50/ea. Subscriptions: $12.50/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1989. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
8650 Mullen Rd.
Delton, MI 49046-9751 Phone: (616)623-5555
Issues: education; peace; environment; conflict resolution; youth; recreation. Description: A cooperative recreation and education center founded to teach co-operation. An accredited children's summer camp located on 284 acres of woods and meadows in Southwest Michigan, adjoining state lands and spring-fed Stewart Lake. Education for cooperative democracy. Open year-round. Contacts(s): Mary Olson, Tom Van Hamman (Co-directors) Established: 1938. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2369 Bourne Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55108-1618 Phone: (612)647-0694
Issues: environment; labor; cooperatives; water; analysis. Description: Consulting cooperative providing information on environmentally sound uses and management of water resources. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; service. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
250 Rainbow Lane
Richmond, KY 40475-9659 Phone: (606)623-0695
Issues: economics; cooperatives; unions. Description: An association of co-op members continuing to develop cooperatives and credit unions. Publishes "Cooperative/Credit Union Dictionary," listing names and addresses of all co-ops and credit unions in the US. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; finance. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1612 K St. NW, # 600
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202)872-5307
Affiliate: Co-op America Business Network. Issues: economics; environment; health; cooperatives; alternative markets; investing; corporate responsibility; green consumer. Description: This is a catalog of Co-op America's "socially responsible" products. Products are from small businesses; some are volunteer-run groups. Not all are co-ops, but all of them are in some way "socially responsible." It is our goal to direct the consumer to these businesses and develop an alternative market. Natural fiber clothing; third world crafts, safe household cleansers, jewelry and more. Other Resources: Many of the descriptions that are found in Macrocosm USA were furnished by Co-op America. Many thanks to all their good work and contributions to this project. Contacts(s): Jyotsna Sreenivasar, (800)424-2667. Published Date: Every Fall. Page#: 16. Price: $1/ea. Fax: (202)872-5202. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1612 K St. NW, # 600
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202)872-5307
Affiliate: Co-op America Business Network. Issues: economics; Third World; environment; cooperatives; alternative markets; investing; corporate responsibility; green consumer. Description: A directory of Co-op America's organizational members. Most are small business; some are volunteer-run groups. Not all are co-ops, but all of them are in some way "socially responsible." Goal; to direct the consumer to these businesses. 400+ nonprofit public interest groups, cooperatives, small alternative type businesses, and other members. Other Resources: This is a special issue that appears yearly in CO-OP AMERICA'S QUARTERLY. Many of the descriptions that appear in Macrocosm were reprinted by permission from Co-op America. Special thanks to all their great assistance and good work! Contacts(s): Jyotsna Sreenivasar, Cindy Mitlo (Editor), (800)424-2667. Published Date: Every Fall. Page#: 16. Price: $1/ea. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (202)872-5202. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print+.
1612 K St. NW, # 600
Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202)872-5307
Affiliate: Co-op America Business Network. Issues: economics; environment; peace; energy; alternative markets; green consumer; cooperatives. Description: A magazine that covers emerging, hopeful alternatives to "business as usual" and offers practical strategies and resources for using, buying, and investing power to create a new economy. CAQ envisions an economy based on peace and justice, cooperation, and a healthy environment. Formerly Building Economic Alternatives, the organization was established in 1982. Other Resources: Many of the descriptions found in Macrocosm were contributed and reprinted from their yearly directory of members that is included with a subscription. Contacts(s): Cindy Mitlo (Editor), Alex Levin (Editorial Assistant), (800)424-2667. Page#: 40-56. Price: $2/back issue. Bulk Prices: 50% off/24. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 60M. Fax: (202)872-5202. Dues: $20/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1985. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
919 21st Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404-2208
Issues: economics; cooperatives. Description: If you send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Kris Olsen, he will send you the name and address of a wholesale food distributor near you. Contacts(s): Kris Olsen Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 583
Spencer, WV 25276-0583 Phone: (304)927-5173
Issues: economics; cooperatives. Description: Can connect you with a nearby distributor. The Network has also recently publlished the first NATIONAL CO-OP DIRECTORY: A GUIDE TO COOPERATIVE NATURAL FOODS RETAILS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. Other Resources: The Network has recently published the first NATIONAL CO-OP DIRECTORY: A GUIDE TO COOPERATIVE NATURAL FOOD RETAILS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. Price: $7.50 includes s/h. Type: organization; NET. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1442 A. Walnut St., #415
Berkeley, CA 94709
Issues: economics; cooperatives. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3551 White House Place
Los Angeles, CA 90004-5944
Issues: economics; cooperatives; intentional communities; community investment; investing. Description: Education, training, and development for all kinds of cooperatives. Sponsors a local barter system, a revolving loan fund, the Ecological Urban Village, the Shared Housing Network. Other Resources: Newsletter. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; finance. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
CoHousing Company
1250 Addison St., #113
Berkeley, CA 94702-1764 Phone: (510)549-9980
Issues: economics; urban; intentional communities; cooperatives. Description: A book explaining cohousing models with examples of working projects. Other information available. Other Resources: Publishes a book explaining cohousing models with examples of working projects. Contacts(s): Kathryn McCamant, Charles Durrett Page#: 225. Price: $24.45 includes s/h. Type: reference; guide. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1250 Addison St., #113
Berkeley, CA 94702-1764 Phone: (510)549-9980
Issues: economics; urban; intentional communities; cooperatives. Description: Publishes a book explaining cohousing models with examples of working projects. Other information available. Other Resources: Publishes book explaining cohousing models with examples of working projects. Page#: 225. Price: $24.45 includes s/h. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 2584
Berkeley, CA 94702 Phone: (510)528-2212
Issues: economics; urban; intentional communities; cooperatives. Description: National newsletter. (Formerly CoHousing Newsletter.) Dues: $20/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
PO Box 576
Rangeley, ME 04970 Phone: (207)864-2252
Affiliate: TRANET. Issues: economics; education; labor; intentional communities; economic conversion; worker ownership; homeschooling. Description: Publication and distribution of 4-page how-to booklets enabling communities to access a variety of means for reworking community function. Contacts(s): Bill Ellis (General Coordinator) Web or BBS: tranet@igc.apc.org. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm.
Colorado Community College
1391 N. Speed Blvd., # 600
Denver, CO 80204
Affiliate: Colorado Community College. Issues: economics; environment; cooperatives. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Food Action Network
5324 Park Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55417-1720 Phone: (612)822-7607
Affiliate: Food Action Network. Issues: agriculture; permaculture; cooperatives; organic. Description: Publishes a directory which offers a host of practical projects to create a closer connection to the land as the source of our food. Provides models for alternative gardening, food preservation, and dietary changes. Chapters on CSAs, composting, land trusts and more. Other Resources: Directory offers a host of practical projects to create a closer connection to the land as the souce of our food. Page#: 150. Price: $9 plus $1.50 s/h. Type: reference; directory. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Communities Publication Cooperative
Rt.1, Box 155
Rutledge, MO 63563
Issues: economics; intentional communities. Description: About 240 known active intentional communities or communes arranged alphabetically by community name with address, year established, number of members, number of acres, style of organization, details of religion, diet, form of group government, sexual relationships predominating, and whether new members are desired. Brief descriptions of each group are given in a separate section. Formerly published in cooperation with "Green Revolution Magazine." Contacts(s): Charles Betterton Publisher: Communities Publication Cooperative. Published Date: 4/90. Price: $12/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Communities
Rt. 4, Box 169-M
Louisa, VA 23093
Affiliate: Fellowship for Intentional Community. Issues: environment; intentional communities. Published Date: 6/05. Price: $19/$21foreign. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm.
Communities
Rt. 4, Box 169-M
Louisa, VA 23093
Affiliate: Fellowship for Intentional Community. Issues: environment; intentional communities. Description: Source for the latest information, issues and ideas about intentional communities and cooperative living. When ordered with COMMUNITIES DIRECTORY, total discounted $3. Published Date: 6/05. Price: $18/yr ($22 foreign). Frequency: quarterly. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm.
Route 1, Box 155-M
Rutledge, MO 63563 Phone: (816)883-5543
Affiliate: Foundation for Personal and Community Development. Issues: economics; intentional communities; cooperatives; community investment. Description: Since its inception, this magazine has been the periodical focusing on the dynamic and richly diverse world of intentional communities. It chronicles both what is happening in the movement and how communities foster social experimentation that is crucial for a culture in crisis. Other Resources: Co-published the 1990/91 DIRECTORY OF INTENTIONAL COMMUNITIES. Contacts(s): Laird Schaub (Business Manager), Charles Betterton (Managing Editor), (815)256-2245. Publisher: Communities Publication Cooperative. Page#: 64. Price: $5/ea. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Subscriptions: $18/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1.2M. Web or BBS: MCI Mail. E-Mail: QUEST. Labels: 1,200. Established: 1973. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o East Wind Community
Tecumseh, MO 65760-9755 Phone: (417)679-4682
Affiliate: Sandhill Farm. Issues: education; feminism; environment; economics; peace; community investment; intentional communities; cooperatives; rural communities. Description: A mail-order bookstore specializing in books on intentional community, co-ops, and other aspects of joyous alternative lifestyles and politics (e.g. feminism, ecology). "We are cooperatively run by Sandhill Farm, a small rural intentional community in northeastern Missouri. We enjoy the quality of staying small and try to answer each order quickly and personally." Other Resources: Free 10-page catalog available upon request. Contacts(s): Rebecca S. Krantz, Laird Schaub Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1531 Fulton St.
San Francisco, CA 94117-1334
Issues: education; economics; research; cooperatives; intentional communities. Description: Provides research, networking, and technical support for intentional communities and co-ops. It's travelling networker has visited nearly 300 communities over the past 3 years. Research about the history, philosophy, and realities of shared living and shared work is reviewed with each group visited (and with the public) though slide shows and informal discussions. Other Resources: Periodic newsletter. Dues: Donations. Established: 1988. Member of: Fellowship for Intentional Community. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Robyn Van En
Route 3, Box 85
Great Barrington, MA 01230-9008
Issues: agriculture; farmland; cooperatives; family farms. Description: Publishes a handbook on how to start a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) by the initiator of the first CSA in the U.S. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
2100 M St. NW, #207
Washington, DC 20063-0001 Phone: (202)872-5390
Issues: economics; health; labor; national health; worker ownership; investing; Medicare. Description: Worker-owned insurance company offering health and life insurance to members of nonprofits and cooperatives. Invests premiums in community development. Underwriter for Co-op America health insurance. Offers Healthstar Major Medical; Medicare supplement; Lifestar Term Life; and, Tax-deferred Annuity. Contacts(s): Jim Gibbons, (800)424-9711. Other:(800)255-4432. Member of: Co-op America., (202)872-5709. Type: business; finance. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Michigan Alliance of Cooperatives
Box 8032
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8032 Phone: (313)663-3624
Affiliate: Michigan Alliance of Cooperatives. Issues: economics; labor; cooperatives. Description: Monthly newsletter for the Alliance working on behalf of over 2000 cooperative businesses in Michigan. Contacts(s): Ebba Hierta (Executive Director) Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Office Address: 273 E. Liberty Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
250 Rainbow Lane
Richmond, KY 40475-9659 Phone: (606)623-0695
Issues: economics; cooperatives. Contacts(s): Jack McLanahan Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 5288
Madison, WI 53705-0288
Description: See ALTERNATIVE PRESS PUBLISHERS OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS: A DIRECTORY. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
c/o Forrest Bradley, 2263 E. Bancroft
Springfield, MO 65804
Description: See Membership Roster under same name (directories). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Cooperative Communicators Association
c/o Forrest Bradley, 2263 E. Bancroft
Springfield, MO 65804
Affiliate: Cooperative Communicators Association. Issues: economics; labor; cooperatives. Description: Nearly 350 cooperative members involved in improving and enhancing communication in and about cooperatives. Classified by type of membership and indexed alphabetically. Nearly 350 cooperative members involved in improving and enhancing communication in and about cooperatives. Contacts(s): Forrest Bradley (Editor) Published Date: 9/90. Page#: 90. Subscriptions: Members only. Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
1736 Columbia Rd. NW, #202
Washington, DC 20009-2846 Phone: (202)382-1753
Description: See WHAT IS TO BE READ (periodicals). Type: media. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 8032
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8032 Phone: (313)663-3624
Affiliate: Michigan Alliance of Cooperatives. Issues: education; economics; labor; cooperatives. Description: Program for public and private K-12, adult, and higher education to foster the attitudes, shifts, and economics of cooperation - sponsored by the Alliance, providing professional development and curriculum resources. Other Resources: Publishes newsletter, COOPERATIVE ACTION. Contacts(s): Ebba Hierta (Executive Director) Office Address: 273 E. Liberty Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
108 Kenyon St.
Hartford, CT 06105-2505 Phone: (203)523-4305
Issues: economics; labor; investing; community investment; cooperatives. Description: Put your money into co-ops. This community loan fund takes investments from individuals and groups ($1,000 minimum) and lends it to coops in New England. As a socially responsible investment CFNE is safe - no investor has lost dollars. As a financier of co-ops, AFNE is a valuable resource as bank credit availability tightens. Donations are also gratefully accepted. Contacts(s): Rebecca Dunn (Executive Director) Established: 1975. Type: business; finance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 597
Athens, OH 45701-0597 Phone: (800)878-7333
Issues: economics; cooperatives. Description: Bimonthly magazine for and about food cooperatives. Other Resources: Free sample issue., (614)448-7333. Frequency: 6/yr. Member of: Co-op America. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
National Association of Housing Cooperative
1614 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-2719 Phone: (703)549-5201
Affiliate: National Association of Housing Cooperative. Issues: economics; housing; cooperatives. Description: This bulletin focuses on housing cooperatives across the country and documents the joys and pitfalls of this arrangements. Contacts(s): Pamela M. St. Clair (Deputy Director), Herbert J. Levy (Director) Page#: 20-24. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 25M. Fax: (703)549-5204. Dues: Sliding scale based on type of membership. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1950. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 91280
Washington, DC 20090-1280 Phone: (301)587-4700
Issues: demographics; Third World; hunger; poverty; homelessness; development. Description: A private foundation concerned with helping families throughout the world building better housing and better communications. currently CHF directs the great bulk of its efforts toward helping low income persons in developing countries to meet their housing needs. Contacts(s): Jim Trousdale, Judith A. Hermanson Tax Status: Nonprofit. Office Address: 1010 Wayne Ave., #240, Silver Springs, MD 20901. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1401 New York Ave. NW., #1100
Washington, DC 20005-2102 Phone: (202)638-6222
Issues: economics; cooperatives. Description: The only national confederation of co-ops of all kinds in the US today, it promotes co-op development domestically and internationally. Also educates and provides technical assistance. Other Resources: See, also, Society for International Development. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1945. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1404 Wicklow
Boulder, CO 80303-1632
Description: See ISSUES IN RADICAL THERAPY (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
3551 White House Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90004-5944 Phone: (213)738-1254
Issues: economics; environment; urban; cooperatives; housing; conservation; research; land trusts; community investment. Description: A training, education, and development center for all kinds of cooperatives. "We sponsor the Ecological Urban Village, the Ecological Revolving Loan Fund, the Local Exchange _Trading System, the Shared Housing Network, the Jerry Voorhis Co-op Library, the Co-op Housing Roundtable and much more." Contacts(s): Lois Arkin Type: organization; program. Source: Eco-Expo.
611 W. Wayne St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2125
Description: See Friends of the Third World, Inc. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm.
4131 Larwin Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630-4128 Phone: (310)431-5215
Issues: media; multilogues. Contacts(s): Bill Holden Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box WX92, 303 E. Main St.
Burkittsville, MD 21718 Phone: (800)222-8024
Issues: labor; homeworkers; cooperatives. Description: "...a network of friends and neighbors who hand craft a unique collection of elegantly simple clothes for women and men. We work at home in the Maryland countryside, fashioning our creations one at a time. We choose to work in a cottage industry setting because it allows us to integrate our work with our lives. Our aim is to use natural fiberwear that lets you move freely and function naturally...Every garment bears the name of the stitcher who crafted it for you." Other Resources: Catalog. Fax: (301)663-3560. Established: 1978. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1715
Boston, MA 02130-0015 Phone: (617)522-6673
Issues: economics; environment; cooperatives; investing. Description: A financing, marketing, and management consulting firm that promotes long-term economic, social, and environmental responsibility. Type: business; finance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
426 Via Cristoforo Colombo
Rome, -00145 ITALY Phone: 6 5782610
Issues: Third World; economics; alternative markets; cooperatives. Description: About 300 governmental and nongovernmental development assistance organizations; worldwide coverage; also includes cooperative training courses available to students from developing countries outside their own countries. Contacts(s): Vittoria Zaffarano (Editor) Price: Free. Frequency: Triennial. Other Formats: Telex: 61181 FOODAGRI ROME. Fax: 6 5782610. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
49 West 96th St., #4C
New York, NY 10025-6522 Phone: (212)866-5362
Issues: education; recreation; youth. Description: Workshops in recreational leadership training: how to lead people of all ages in singing, dancing, performing skits, and playing cooperative games. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; center. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Context Institute
Box 11470
Bainbridge Is, WA 98110-5470 Phone: (206)842-0216
Issues: urban; economics; future; intentional communities; land trusts; cooperatives; architecture. Description: Report. Page#: 200. Price: $15 plus $1.50 s/h. Type: reference; guide. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 199
Harford, PA 18823-0199 Phone: (717)434-2873
Issues: environment; peace; politics; activism; East-West. Description: An NGO created to provide direct linkages between grassroots environmental groups in the US, Soviet Union, and Eastern Europe. Initiates cooperative projects with a concrete local focus designed to respond to these concerns. It also promotes the development of democratic decision-making skills. Environmental activism provides an important pathway to political participation for citizens who have never before participated in grassroots democratic movements. Other Resources: ECOLOGIA newsletter, a monthly publication mailed at no charge to Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Contacts(s): Randy Kritkausky (President), Carolyn Schmidt (Newsletter Editor) Subscriptions: $18/yr. Fax: (717)945-7572. Established: 1989. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
23 Garden St.
Cambridge, MA 02138-3623 Phone: (617)492-1764
Issues: peace; education; conflict resolution; disarmament; students. Description: A teachers' organization that offers curricula and professional development addressing the socially significant controversies of the nuclear age. Publications reflect pedagogical emphasis on dialogue, questioning, cooperative problem-solving, nonviolent conflict resolution, an informed decision making. Curricula designed to encourage participation, assist in development of conscience, and empower students and teach contemplation. Other Resources: Offers publications and professional development; trains teachers in nuclear education and develops teaching guides. Produces a newsletter. A growing network of local chapters and professional development programs. See FORUM magazine. Contacts(s): Susan Alexander (Executive Director), Sheldon Berman (President) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Rural Route #4
Perth, ON-K7H 3C6 CANADA Phone: (613)267-4819
Issues: education; environment; childhood. Description: Games stressing cooperative play, some with environmental themes for adults as well as children. Contacts(s): Jim Deacove (President), Ruth Deacove (Vice President) Page#: 32. Price: Free. Bulk Prices: Pay Post. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (613)264-0696. Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 151
Curlew, WA 99118-0151 Phone: (509)779-4967
Issues: labor; economics; cooperatives; alternative markets. Description: Provides a marketing outlet for cottage industries in the Pacific Northwest: soap, lotions, and oils, toys, jewelry, pottery, moccasins, candles, batik and tie-dye, etc. Other Resources: Catalog, $1. Retail and wholesale. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box FB4
Tecumseh, MO 65760 Phone: (417)679-4682
Issues: economics; justice; intentional communities; cooperatives; land trusts. Description: A network of several communities, each of which shares income and resources, and practices nonviolent and nondiscriminatory behavior. Each FEC community holds its land, labor, and other resources in common, and is committed to equality, ecology, and participatory democracy. Group size ranges from small homesteads to small villages. Assembles twice a year. Other Resources: A directory of 200 communities is available from Sandhill Farm. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; federation. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
100 Edgewood Ave. #814
Atlanta, GA 30303-3066 Phone: (404)524-6082
Contacts(s): Bernice Paige Fax: (404)524-6765. Type: organization; federation. Source: Who.
Box 815
Langley, WA 98260 Phone: (206)221-3064
Affiliate: Center for Communal Studies. Issues: economics; intentional communities; cooperatives. Description: A North American network of groups and individuals interested in supporting and promoting intentional community, based on common values of cooperation and peaceful transformation. The FIC helps to gather and make available information for people looking for a home in a community or otherwise seeking valuable insights into the dynamics of their lives. Provides a forum for sharing among a wide range of intentional communities, networks and support organizations, and people seeking a community. Other Resources: Co-published the 1990/91 DIRECTORY OF INTENTIONAL COMMUNITIES. Contacts(s): Laird Schaub (Secretary), Caroline Estes (President), (503)964-5102. Dues: $15, $25, $40/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1987. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
New Day Films
22D Hollywood Pl.
Ho Ho Kus, NJ 07423-1414 Phone: (212)645-8210
Affiliate: New Day Films. Issues: media; film. Description: This catalog is the result of a cooperative of independent filmmakers who are distributing films and videos about social change. Fax: (212)505-1567. Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Cooperative Business Association
1401 New York Ave. NW, #1100
Washington, DC 20005-2102 Phone: (202)638-6222
Affiliate: National Cooperative Business Association. Issues: economics; labor; cooperatives. Description: 20,000 cooperatives, cooperative associations, and resource organizations are listed geographically, alphabetically, and by sector. With this, the only directory of its kind, consumers and producers can find cooperatives and cooperatives can find one another. Contacts(s): Robert Scherer (President), Leta Mach (Communications) Publisher: Cooperative Information Consortium. Published Date: 1990. Page#: 288. Price: $4.95/ea. Bulk Prices: $4.45ea/24. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5324 Park Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55417-1720 Phone: (612)822-7607
Issues: agriculture; organic; cooperatives; permaculture. Description: Publishes, COMMON HARVEST, a directory that offers a host of practical projects to create a closer connection to the land as the source of our food. Other Resources: Publishes a directory that offers a host of practical projects to create a closer connection to the land as the source of our food. Type: organization; NET. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
611 W. Wayne St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2125 Phone: (219)422-6821
Affiliate: Cooperative Trading Project. Issues: Third World; economics; cooperatives; alternative markets. Description: Networking and technical assistance to alternative trading organizations. Sponsors annual national conference on alternative trading. Also imports and sells a variety of Third World Products, such as Nicaraguan coffee. Printing cooperative offers discounts to community groups and nonprofits. Other Resources: See ALTERNATIVE TRADING NEWS, a catalog. Contacts(s): Jim Goetsch, (219)422-1650. Additional Address: Networking and technical assistance to alternative trading organizations. Sponsors annual national conference on alternative trading. Also imports and sells a variety of Third World Products, such as Nicaraguan coffee. Printing cooperative offers, discounts to community groups and nonprofits. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
126 SE 3rd St.
Hallandale, FL 33009 Phone: (305)458-7941
Issues: economics; environment; investing. Description: This Bank is a politically democratic economics solution to the world's problems. Its charter creates a global cooperative that produces economic freedom as it restores the environment. The enterprise empowers the individual, implements a General Agreement for Free Trade, matches demand with supply relieves the world of debt and furnishes its own start up funds. Other Resources: Publishes BANK NEWSLETTER quarterly. Fax: (305)458-0426. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'jpozzi'. Established: 1985. Type: business; finance. Source: TRANET.
Box 5065
New Haven, CT 06525-0365 Phone: (203)389-6194
Affiliate: PACE of Philadelphia. Issues: economics; politics; labor; environment; workplace democracy; activism; green consumer; cooperatives. Description: A forum for exchange and collaboration for all groups concerned to create and nourish a grassroots, democratically controlled economy--progressive labor activists, worker-owned enterprises, community-based economic empowerment, or environmental justice groups. Provides timely information on funding sources, marketing strategies, clean technological alternatives, as well as a "clipping service" of some 40 publications with implications for grassroots economic development. Other Resources: Formerly CHANGING WORK magazine. Contacts(s): Len Krimerman (Editorial Coordinator), Frank Lindenfeld (Co-editor), (203)785-8714. Page#: 8-12. Price: Sample $2, Subscriptions: Individuls $12, Organizations $24. Bulk Prices: 20% off 24. Subscriptions: $19.95/yr. Frequency: 4-6/yr. Circulation: 500+. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1991. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
School of Living Editorial Office
Box 42663
Tucson, AZ 85733-2663 Phone: (602)577-2187
Affiliate: School of Living. Issues: economics; environment; community investment. Description: This newsletter has been called "the Grandmother of the counter-culture" and provides leading edge articles and information on self-reliance, community development and social transformation. Talks about decentralized and cooperative solutions to our problems. Based on the work of Ralph Borsodi. Contacts(s): Thomas H. Greco, Jr. (President), Ginny Green (Clerk) Page#: 8. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 900. Established: 1934. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Route 1, Box 14A
Mathias, WV 26812-9706 Phone: (304)897-5468
Issues: labor; economics; cooperatives; alternative markets. Description: A crafts cooperative making and selling dolls, stuffed animals. Christmas decorations, wood crafts, quilted items, clothing, and so forth. Other Resources: Catalog. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 27
Mount Tremper, NY 12457-0027 Phone: (914)688-5030
Issues: agriculture; farmland; cooperatives; family farms. Description: Publishes a quarterly newsletter on Community-Supported Agriculture movement edited by a CSA farmer. Reports on and provides useful tips on starting and running CSAs. Other Resources: Publisher's database can connect you to a CSA in your area. Contacts(s): Melody Newcombe Dues: $10/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
39 Broadway
Asheville, NC 28801-2919 Phone: (704)253-1138
Issues: health; feminism; cooperatives; empowerment; disabled. Description: Woman-owned company making futons, cloth bags for groceries and luggage, and handmade furniture using domestic raw materials. Employs visually impaired people in manufacture and sales. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
200 E. Wood St., #255
Palatine, IL 60067-5346
Issues: education; health. Description: Instructional Resource Catalog lists books and materials on cooperative learning, whole language, critical and creative thinking skills, and the STARS substance abuse program. Type: business; catalog. Source: Holistic Education.
Workers' Solidarity Alliance
Box 40400
San Francisco, CA 94140-0400
Affiliate: Workers' Solidarity Alliance. Issues: labor; economics; workplace democracy; worker ownership; cooperatives; unions. Description: A newspaper chronicling direct action, solidarity, and rank-and-file management of workers' struggles, working towards a new social system based on collective management of the economy by all working people. Price: $6/ea. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 901
Indiantown, FL 34956-0901 Phone: (407)597-3838
Issues: labor; economics; education; cooperatives; worker ownership; community investment. Description: A cooperative of former migrant workers which makes clergy shirts. Profits are used for salaries, and to educate members in accounting, managing, and marketing skills. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
6841 S. Tibbs Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46217-9208 Phone: (317)881-1811
Issues: arts; economics; cooperatives. Description: Provides services to small arts groups and individual artists at cost. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; service. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
7208 Cornelia Dr.
Edina, MN 55435-4160
Issues: education. Description: Publishes books, videos, films, and monographs on the cooperative learning methods developed by David and Roger Johnson at the Universtiy of Minnesota. Includes theory, research, and practical application of cooperative learning. Type: publisher. Source: Holistic Education.
1424 16th St. NW, #204
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)387-5533
Issues: Third World; development; volunteers. Description: A corporation which has placed over 1,200 skilled technicians in 30 countries world wide in the fields of agriculture, health care, small business, cooperatives, and appropriate technology. Other Resources: Newsletter, DEVELOPMENTS. Contacts(s): Suzanne Beane Stafford (Interim Executive Director), Andrea Brock (Director, Communications) Fax: (202)387-4234. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1953. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Cooperative Power
1404 Wicklow
Boulder, CO 80303-1632
Affiliate: Cooperative Power. Issues: health; psychology. Description: "Psychological therapy theories from a humanist viewpoint are offered in this journal. Past influences in the articles have come from thinkers such as Freud, Fanon, and Marx." - C.Canan Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $9, $20 institution. Frequency: Irregular. Established: 1975. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HEALTH.
Box 68
Comer, GA 30629-0068 Phone: (706)783-5131
Affiliate: Jubilee Partners. Issues: economics; justice; demographics; cooperatives; community investment; minorities. Description: "Their long-standing promotion of interracial communities and cooperative housing makes their newsletter one worth reading and supporting." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Don Mosley Price: Free. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1979. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
Box 4713
Cape Town, -8000 SOUTH AFRICA
Issues: environment; politics; Third World; South Africa; Green. Description: A magazine published by a cooperative about "Green" values: ecology, politics, culture. The only Green issues magazine in South Africa. Frequency: 4/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1257 E. Siena Heights Dr.
Adrian, MI 49221-1755 Phone: (517)265-5135
Issues: feminism; economics; cooperatives; planning; networking. Description: A voluntary association of women interested in the cooperative workplace. Sponsors annual exchange forums and other co-op gatherings. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; finance. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1461 Ashland Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201-4001 Phone: (708)328-4011
Issues: Third World; feminism; health; economics; disabled; cooperatives; Asia; empowerment. Description: An organization helping unskilled women, handicapped people in India. 100% cotton clothing features patchwork and embroidery accents. Other Resources: Free catalog for self-addressed, stamped business envelope. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1101 N. Highland St., #506
Arlington, VA 22201-2854
Issues: economics; Third World; Central America; alternative markets; Native American; cooperatives. Description: Markets traditional handmade weavings produced by Guatemalan Maya Indian refugees, displaced people, widows, and co-ops. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 8032
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8032 Phone: (313)663-3624
Issues: economics; cooperatives. Description: A localized version of Co-op America. This alliance is comprised of over 2000 local businesses and organizations. Other Resources: See Cooperative Education Project and newsletter, COOPERATIVE ACTION. Type: organization; alliance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
705 N. Carolina Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1360 Phone: (202)546-3040
Issues: Third World; cooperatives; alternative markets. Description: Imports and sells handcrafted items from developing countries: baskets, jewelry, paintings, wooden ware, clothing, from artisan cooperatives and income generating projects. Contacts(s): Karen Getman, Sue Kilgore Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
4131 Larwin Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630-4128
Issues: media; multilogues. Contacts(s): Bill Holden Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1614 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-2719 Phone: (703)549-5201
Issues: economics; community investment; cooperatives. Description: A national federation of housing cooperatives, professionals, organizations, and individuals promoting the interests of cooperative housing communities. The only national housing cooperative organization. Other Resources: Newsletter, COOPERATIVE HOUSING BULLETIN; journal, workshops. Contacts(s): Pamela M. St. Clair (Deputy Director), Herbert J. Levy (Director) Fax: (703)549-5204. Dues: Sliding scale based on type of membership. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1950. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1401 New York Ave. NW, #1100
Washington, DC 20005-2160 Phone: (202)638-6222
Issues: economics; labor; cooperatives. Description: A national membership and trade association representing America's cooperative business community, from small buying clubs to Fortune 500 companies. Other Resources: See directory, FINDING CO-OPS. Contacts(s): Robert O. Bothwell (Executive Director), Peggy Sheehan Fax: (202)638-1374. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 5000
San Carlos, AZ 85550
Issues: justice; economics; cooperatives; Native Americans. Description: Events, trading posts, pow-wows, media, tribes, brochures, etc. Forward SASE for American Indian information packets. Other Resources: See NATIVE AMERICAN DIRECTORY. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1806 Phone: (202)857-9500
Issues: energy; agriculture; economics; consumer protection; rural communities; cooperatives. Contacts(s): Bob Bergland Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Native American Cooperative
Box 5000
San Carlos, AZ 85550
Affiliate: National Native American Cooperative. Issues: justice; arts; media; Native Americans. Description: Native American performing arts groups, craft materials suppliers, stores and galleries, Indian-owned motels and resorts; tribal offices, museums, and cultural centers; associations, schools; newspapers, radio and television programs and stations operated owned, or specifically for Native Americans; calendar of events, including officially sanctioned powwows, conventions, arts and crafts shows, all-Indian rodeos, and Navajo rug auctions. Contacts(s): Fred Synder (Editor) Published Date: 9/90. Page#: 335. Price: $18.95/ea. + $3 shipping. Frequency: Irregular. Circulation: 40M. Other Formats: 3x5 cards, $95/1,000. Labels: 95. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
c/o Routledge & Kegan Paul
29 W. 35th St.
New York, NY 10001-2299 Phone: (212)244-3336
Affiliate: Networking Institute, Inc. Issues: politics; future; economics; environment; health; media; research; analysis; ideation; computer networking; activism. Description: Examines what networking is, why it works and how to use it. Includes a comprehensive directory to 1,500+ key social change networks. Covers issues of ecology, health, education, communications, personal growth, cooperatives and a sustainable future. Other Resources: Formerly NETWORKING: THE FIRST REPORT AND DIRECTORY. Contacts(s): Jessica Lipnack, Jeffrey Stamps (Editors) Published Date: 1986. Page#: 192., (617)965-3340. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1143, Lewiston
New York, NY 14092
Issues: Third World; politics; feminism; environment; peace; demographics; Green; Democratic Socialism. Description: This magazine focuses on one key global issue -- debt, climate, Soviet Union, cars, Peru -- every month. Winner of the Alternative Magazine awards - Best International coverage. Originates in Britain and reports on world poverty, rich vs. poor, and current debates on the radical changes necessary to meet human basic needs. Issues have included: radical lifestyles, fear and violence, race in South Africa, the sexes, recycling, Sandanistas, religion, justice, socialism, and food. Other Resources: Employee cooperative. Free sample issues available. Also, Third World calendar, almanac, cards, recycled wrapping paper. Wholesale and retail. Contacts(s): Sue Shaw Subscriptions: $36/yr.; $50 institutions. Frequency: 12/yr. Member of: Co-op America. Office Address: 175 Carlton St., Toronto, ON, CANADA Contact: Richard Swift (Co-editor), (416)588-6478. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 7715
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7715 Phone: (313)663-0889
Issues: education; students. Description: Actively creating cooperative housing for college students on college campuses. Also, helping with other student cooperatives, and publications on cooperatives. Other Resources: CAMPUS CO-OP DIRECTORY. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO)
Box 7715
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7715
Affiliate: North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO). Issues: education; labor; economics; students; cooperatives. Description: Over 200 student-run cooperatives, including housing, food, child care, retail, bookstore, and miscellaneous service cooperatives; coverage includes Canada. Arranged geographically. Contacts(s): Margaret Martin (Director, Member Services) Published Date: Summer 1989. Page#: 25. Frequency: Biennial. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
155 Pine St.
Amherst, MA 01002-1125 Phone: (413)549-3616
Issues: economics; urban; intentional communities; cooperatives. Description: Regional newsletter. Dues: $15/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Wilder Box 86
Oberlin, OH 44074
Issues: education; economics; students; cooperatives. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Eastern Cooperative Recreation School
Box 287, RD 1
Millmont, PA 17845-9602
Affiliate: Eastern Cooperative Recreation School. Issues: health; justice; recreation; seniors. Description: Recreational Handbook to promote social interaction and fun in community recreation, schools, treatment centers, retirement homes, churches. Price: $10 plus $2 s/h. Type: reference; guide. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1601 NW 55th Pl.
Box 4159
Gainesville, FL 32606-2110 Phone: (904)372-7061
Issues: agriculture; economics; cooperative; organic. Description: Natural foods at wholesale prices. Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 170052
San Francisco, CA 94117-0052
Issues: education; politics. Description: A distributor of books dealing with alternative issues and education that sells to bookstores and other retail outlets. Contacts(s): Book Buyer Type: publisher; distributor. Source: John Kremer.
1132 SW 13th Ave.
Portland, OR 97205-1703 Phone: (503)274-5434
Issues: Third World; economics; investing; alternative markets; Central America; jobs; cooperatives; rural communities. Description: Helps rural co-ops in Mexico and Guatemala with start-up loans and technical and marketing assistance. Sells products from these co-ops, returning 70% to producers. Other Resources: Catalog, $1. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 75267
Seattle, WA 98125-0267 Phone: (206)364-2900
Issues: education; family; youth; child care. Description: Publisher of books to help improve the competence of parents and children, as well as to provide a work environment that supports family life. Promotes cooperative approaches. Type: publisher. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
14426 NE 16th Pl.
Bellevue, WA 98007-3904 Phone: (206)641-5206
Issues: future; ideation. Description: The Parliament was a major objective of the Soviet-American Citizens' Summit in Washington, D.C. in February 1988, to promote joint projects in education, cooperative entrepreneurship, medicine, health care, cooperation in space and other areas. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2306
Davis, CA 95617-2306 Phone: (916)753-0731
Affiliate: Plenty USA. Issues: agriculture; environment; justice. Description: "Plenty promotes the relief and development efforts of the Farm, a large cooperative community. An ambulance service in the Bronx and soybeans for protein in Guatemala are two key projects." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Peter Schweitzer Price: Free. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 3.5M. Other Formats: Peacenet/Econet, user name 'natlaw'. Web or BBS: MCI Mail. E-Mail: 'plentyusa'. Established: 1974. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
Box 122
Athens, OH 45701-0122
Issues: economics; environment; community investment; intentional communities. Description: New, ecologically sensitive, human-scale community, Southeast Ohio near university. Private 5-acre tracts. Community land. Identification of shared interest groups. Participation in larger community via diverse educational outreach programs in appropriate technology, cooperative living, etc. Community-based institutions through participatory democracy. Other Resources: Discusses intentional community in a brochure. Established: 1975. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2105 Silber Rd. Ste. 101
Houston, TX 77055
Issues: Third World; economics; environment; alternative markets; Latin America. Description: An alternative trade organization. "We focus our efforts on craft and agricultural co-operatives of very low income women in Central America and Peru. Handmade cotton clothing and exquisite weavings from Guatemalan cooperatives. Peruvian sweaters. Nicaraguan and Peruvian coffee. Honduran cashews. Blankets, furniture, gifts. Building worker-owned co-ops in Latin America." Other Resources: Catalog. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1979. Type: organization. Source: Eco-Expo & Utne.
4201 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105-6092 Phone: (206)632-4559
Issues: economics; cooperatives. Description: A trade association of cooperatively-owned businesses in Washington state. Helps existing small businesses and co-ops with expansion and crises, and assists in starting co-ops. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; finance. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
521 Wall St.
Seattle, WA 98121-1524
Issues: economics; cooperatives. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1938
Sumner, WA 98352-0001 Phone: (800)426-4840
Issues: economics; environment; education; recreation; travel; cooperatives. Description: Quality gear, clothing, accessories, and adventure tours for outdoor enthusiasts. Largest US consumer cooperative, it actively supports environmental programs through contributions to the Outdoor Alliance and volunteer work. Other Resources: Free catalog. Satisfaction guaranteed. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 88126
Seattle, WA 98138-2126 Phone: (206)395-4375
Issues: environment; recreation. Description: Adventure trips sponsored by the outdoor gear and clothing cooperative, Recreational Equipment International, R.E.I., the largest consumer co-op in the US, cofounded the Outdoor Conservation Alliance. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; program. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Guatemala News and Info Bureau
Box 28594
Oakland, CA 94604-8594 Phone: (510)835-0810
Affiliate: Guatemala News and Info Bureau. Issues: Third World; justice; Central America. Description: "This report is a top source for social progress news from that Central American country. Peasant cooperative efforts the reform movement, US military aid, and the death squads are all featured." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Daniele Rossdeutscher Price: $1.25/ea. Subscriptions: $10, $15 institution. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1978. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
160 E. Virginia St., #290
San Jose, CA 95112-5876 Phone: (408)286-8505
Issues: education; family. Description: Books with emphasis on cooperative activities and communal celebrations, both for families and for educators. Recent titles include LEARNING TO LIVE TOGETHER AT HOME AND IN THE WORLD and MAKING ART TOGETHER STEP-BY-STEP. Contacts(s): William Burns (Publisher), Kenneth Guentert (Editorial Director) Established: 1973. Type: publisher. Source: Holistic Education.
1705 14th St., #317
Boulder, CO 80302-6365 Phone: (303)494-8458
Issues: economics; urban; intentional communities; cooperatives. Description: Regional newsletter. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Route 1, Box 185A
Cochranville, PA 19330-9756 Phone: (215)593-6988
Issues: education; economics; agriculture; environment; bioregional; community investment; land trusts; permaculture; cooperatives. Description: Explores options for decentralization, cooperative living, and land reform. SOL offers training conferences, financing for Community Land Trust (CLT) development, permaculture demonstrations, monetary and economic reform activities. It administers a regional CLT alliance for intentional communities, homesteaders, and other residential users wishing to place land in trust. Other Resources: See GREEN REVOLUTION newsletter. Established: 1934. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
413 E. Chapel Hill St.
Box 3619C
Durham, NC 27701-3303 Phone: (919)683-3016
Affiliate: Center for Community Self-Helf. Issues: economics; urban; demographics; housing; empowerment; cooperatives; community investment. Description: Provides financing for home ownership, minority and women owned businesses, and cooperatively-run businesses in North Carolina. Anyone can join - federally insured deposit accounts. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; finance. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
National Housing Institute
439 Main St.
Orange, NJ 07050-1523 Phone: (201)678-3110
Affiliate: National Housing Institute. Issues: justice; demographics; economics; housing; tenant rights; cooperatives. Description: Magazine about affordable housing issues with news, analysis and "solutions." Articles about HUD, community organizations, community investment, etc. Contacts(s): Patrick Morrissy (Editor) Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $18, $28 institution. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1975. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: City Limits.
735 Massachusetts St.
Lawrence, KS 66044-2345 Phone: (913)841-8321
Issues: economics; environment; cooperative; green consumer. Description: Cooperatively worker-owned//managed retail outlet for the environment. Resource center and library. Community education programs. Contacts(s): Carine Ullom Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
1000 Jefferson Dr. SW
Washington, DC 20560 Phone: (202)357-1300
Issues: education; arts; science; research; analysis. Description: An independent trust of the US, established for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among people. Mission accomplished by: Field investigations; the development of the national collections in natural history and anthropology and their preservation for study, reference, and exhibition; scientific research and publications, programs of national and international cooperative research, conservation, education, and training; answering inquiries from the public. Other Resources: Publishes the SMITHSONIAN Magazine. Contacts(s): Robert McCormick Adams (Secretary), Robert Hoffmann (Assistant Secretary), (202)357-2939. Fax: (202)786-2934. Established: 1846. Type: organization; government. Source: National Wildlife Federation Directory.
USA Chapters Committee
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste.900
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)785-0831
Affiliate: Cooperative League of the USA. Issues: Third World; development; research; analysis. Description: The world's largest and most geographically widespread association for people with an interest in international economic, political, and social development. Also serves as a network for individuals and organizations with a interest in international development. SID attracts people from all viewpoints in the development process, whether as practitioners, policymakers, researchers, or concerned citizens. Other Resources: See journal, DEVELOPMENT, and newsletter, COMPASS (periodicals). Contacts(s): Gretchen Bloom (President), Nancy Swing, (703)752-2710. Fax: (202)223-3865. Established: 1957. Additional Address: 265 Rocky Run Rd., Falmouth, VA 22405 Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 122
Athens, OH 45701-0122
Issues: economics; environment; community investment; intentional communities. Description: New, ecologically sensitive, human-scale community, Southeast Ohio near university. Private 5-acre tracts. Community land. Identification of shared interest groups. Participation in larger community via diverse educational outreach programs in appropriate technology, cooperative living, etc. Community-based institutions through participatory democracy. Other Resources: Discusses intentional community in a brochure. Established: 1975. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Route 1, Box 1162
Lopez, WA 98261-9502 Phone: (206)468-3497
Issues: economics; Third World; cooperatives; alternative markets; Central America. Description: Formed a weaving cooperative in Guatemala, and imports shawls and men's shirts made by the 300 weavers. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Case Postale 161
Geneva, -CH--1211 16 SWITZERLAND
Issues: Third World; politics; economics; environment; justice. Description: TP takes a "longer view of world politics," analyzing political, economic, and cultural forces now transforming the international system. One of the voices advocating policies of compassion and cooperation. A well put together magazine that does appear to duplicate other efforts. Excellent articles and book reviews from all over globe. 3 aims: Pacific settlement of disputes, reduction of violence; New possibilities for cooperative, transformative action, especially through UN; and Ecology. Other Resources: Occasional seminars, symposia on specific world issues, such as Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Contacts(s): Rene Wadlow (Editor), Pierre Porret (Associate Editor) Page#: 48. Price: $5/ea. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 3/yr. Circulation: 5M. Established: 1974. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Omni Travel on Arrow
14 Arrow St.
Cambridge, MA 02138-5106 Phone: (617)628-2667
Issues: education; travel; networking. Description: Cooperatively-run full service travel agency. Provides services for Co-op America's Travel Links and participates in the 1% for Peace program. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
350 S. Toole Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701-1835 Phone: (602)884-9951
Issues: agriculture; health; nutrition; organic; food distribution. Description: A member-owned natural foods distributor serving the Southwest. Pricelist contains over 4,000 items with an emphasis on natural/organic products. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Route 4, Box 169
Louisa, VA 23093-9132 Phone: (703)894-5125, x6
Issues: labor; cooperatives; intentional communities; alternative markets. Description: An income-sharing community of 80 people living and working together. Makes and sells oak-and-rope hammocks and hammock chairs, wholesale and retail. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
3327 18th St. NW
Washington, DC 20010-1003 Phone: (202)328-6834
Issues: Third World; labor; alternative markets; cooperatives; Africa. Description: US representative of a cooperative of 400 African craftspeople skilled in weaving, crochet, hand-painted fabrics, pottery, wood carving, and bronze casting. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Cooperative Economic News Service
1736 Columbia Rd. NW, #202
Washington, DC 20009-2846 Phone: (202)387-1753
Affiliate: Corporate Economic News Service. Issues: media; education. Description: "Twenty or so books are reviewed in each issue of this newsletter. Subjects range from land use and urban reform to 'Prisoners of the American Dream.'" - C.Canan Contacts(s): Henry Leland Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Other Formats: Available on 5.25/3.5 floppies for IBM WordPerfect. Established: 1984. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/MEDIA.
Midmarch Arts Press
300 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10025-5239 Phone: (212)666-6990
Issues: arts; feminism; economics; health; labor; justice; fine arts; culture; occupational safety; minorities; empowerment; networking; cooperatives. Description: "A listing of galleries, cooperatives, agencies and organizations, many focussed on women, for networking and support in the visual arts. Includes colonies and retreats, legal assistance, information hotlines." Organizations, alternative spaces, co-op galleries; artists colonies, financial help, health hazards info, arts advocacy; special focus on minorities. Publisher: Midmarch Arts Press. Price: $12.95/ea. Additional Address: c/o Upper Access Books, Box 457, Hinesburg, VT 05461 Contact: Lisa & Steve Carlson (Distributors), (800)356-9315. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1101 14th St. NW, #725
Washington, DC 20005-5601 Phone: (202)371-1808
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; conservation. Description: Private scientific and educational organization dedicated to the restoration, sound management and wise use of natural resources in North America. WMI works cooperatively with government agencies, higher educational institutions, and private conservation organizations and individuals in the everyday crusade for improving management of North America's natural resources, especially wildlife. Other Resources: See OUTDOOR NEWS BULLETIN newsletter. Contacts(s): Lawrence R. Jahn (President) Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
111 East 14th St., #225
New York, NY 10003-4103 Phone: (212)533-5967
Issues: Third World; labor; cooperatives; alternative markets; Central America; indigenous peoples. Description: Works with Mayan weavers in Guatemala to make and sell clothing. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.