All-day celebration, mixed-reality panel today on Aloft Nonprofit Commons in SL

Come into the grid today starting at 10:10AM PST to hang out with a bunch of us non-profit folks speaking at a Mixed Reality panel discussion as part the official opening of the Aloft Nonprofit Commons sim (click to teleport.) I'll be speaking alongside Ozma Malibu, Coughran Mayo, Kali Izdiak, and Jani Myriam, talking about their awesome projects.  We're all together in San Jose participating in the NetSquared Conference at Cisco Systems HQ.

The topic of my presentation is "Turn Off the Damn PC and Go Outside" believe it or not.  You can see my slides from my presentation here.

There's also a host of great entertainment happening all day on Aloft starting at 12:30PM until 9PM at night.  There's also sim tours, skydiving, horse-drawn carriage rides and more.

Hit the jump for the complete announcement...

ALOFT NONPROFIT COMMONS (NPC2) LAUNCH PARTY
10:00 am to 9pm SLT  - WEDS 28May2008

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Aloft%20Nonprofit%20Commons/104/65/24

72 IMAGES of our Island for Launch  http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=npsl+aloft&m=text

10am - LIVE VIDEO LINK -  NetSquared Conference Session (Aloft Ampitheatre)
    - Mixed Reality Panel Discussion
11:30am - Aloft Island Tours, Skydiving, and FUN! (Behind Directory at Aloft Plaza)
12:30pm until 9pm - LIVE SUPERSTAR MUSIC!!!

ALL SUPERSTAR MUSICAL CAST including... All times SLT
12:30p Cylindrian Rutabaga
1:30p Lonnie Nightfire
2:30p Noma Falta
3:30p Thumper Boucher
5:00p MichelleD Ecksol
6:00p Freestar Tammas
7:00p Louis Volare
8:00p Vienna James

See Bios on all these SuperStars below!

NOTECARD TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Schedule of Performances and MUSICIAN BIOs
• List of Aloft Island Fun Attractions
• Techsoup.org Corporate Press Release
• Nonprofit Groups (DETAILED TOUR of Aloft Island)
• Concise List of Nonprofit Group on Aloft Island

NEWS FLASH: 44 social causes groups (all both RL & SL) have setup a new SL island... terrific place... with social consciousness galore and also SL amusements... Our grand opening PARTY is May 28, 2008.... with the 8 best Live Music Acts in SL... Cylindrian, Louis Volare, Thumper... Hooooo!  I'll share a notecard with lots more... Cheers! Contact: Glitteractica Cookie (in-depth interviews), Anika Pastorelli (Request a Terrific Island Tour) or Any1 Gynoid http://slurl.com/secondlife/aloft%20island/100/68/25

**** SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES and MUSICIAN BIOs ****

12:30pm SLT (confirmed)
CYLINDRIAN RUTABAGA, Fantastic Folk Guitarist / Vocalist!
Her music engages the heart and mind of her audience, there is feeling and the feeling is shared.  From a rhythmic acoustic song about facing negative thoughts in a battle for the mind to a flowing, ethereal keyboard that exposes the vulnerability of facing change, Cylindrian's music and live performances are an emotional ride that will leave you spellbound and wanting more. As with those shining lights of previous generations of folk/acoustic rock acts, Cylindrian's influences are broad, she is open-minded, curious and not a believer in musical boundaries defined by genres Cylindrian creates what she feels. Cylindrian is the virtual representation of Atlanta Singer/Songwriter, Grace Buford, who has a unique blend of folk, pop, blues, and soul wrapped up into the phrase of Modern Acoustic Folk. http://cylindrian.wordpress.com/

1:30pm SLT (confirmed)
LONNIE NIGHTFIRE, Champion Guitar Virtuoso, Singer, Songwriter
Lonnie Knight has long been known as a stellar guitar player – he’s won several Minnesota Music Awards for “best guitarist” – and his playing has been likened to Richard Thompson, Patty Larkin, Bert Jansch and Brooks Williams. But his great songwriting also comes to the fore in his recent releases, and his songs reveals a gifted artist getting his second creative wind. http://www.lonnieknight.com

2:30pm SLT (confirmed)
NOMA FALTA, Top Blues Songstress
She will rock your soul! Her online friend describes her best: "hey girl you are so special a true Bluez/Rock lady and your music is brilliant with an incredible emotional delivery I am addicted..keep on rocking Noma *kisses snd huggz" http://www.myspace.com/nomafalta

3:30pm SLT (confirmed)
THUMPER BOUCHER - R&B/Rock/Funk/Jazz... Fantastic particle show... 
See and the hear the future of SL Entertainment... years ahead of our time!
Thumper writes... i am a multi instumentalist and part time super hero. i play bass,guitar,and keyboards.and i can fly 4000mph. i have 28 yrs of bass expertise,styles ranging from:funk,jazz,hip-hop,reggae,indie rock,pop,metal,with a slice of new age. I CALL MY STYLE :FUTURE FUNK. i have a solo record called aveRage American daD was written, performed, mixed, mastered, and produced by me. http://slusic.com/members/51/

4:30pm SLT
Nonprofit Commons Island Tours and Attractions (see list below)

5pm SLT (confirmed)
MICHELLED ECKSOL, Top Guitarist/Vocalist/Songwriter
One of the best renditions of Crossroads we've ever heard!!!
The fresh and soulful sounds of Michelle's voice, combined with her high energy performance, memorable and meaningful songwriting, and instrumental finness, put her in a category all their own. Acoustic Rock or Folk genres could very well hold her but not completely. She dips down into R&B, Pop, Jazz, Country, Bluegrass,and Blues showing the versatility of this great artist. http://www.dalziel.net/

6pm SLT (confirmed)
FREESTAR TAMMAS, Top Singer/Guitarist
Her music conveys deep emotion, very moving!
Singer/songwriter/live SL musician. Song writing is sacred to me, I have never in my life forced a song and I won't start now. Most of my songs are autobiographical or at least about something I have observed, although that sometimes means a collection of thoughts,observations and experiences from over a period of years that get forged into one expression. I like to leave them open for interpretation so they can mean as much to you as they mean to me. http://www.thesixtyone.com/FreestarTammas

7PM SLT (confirmed)
LOUIS VOLARE, Top SL Performer and RL Recording Artist
Louis Landon/Volare is famous for his PEACE REVOLUTION! CD and very committed to social causes.
Louis, Luigi, & Landon Volare: Recording artists and performers extraordinaire...
Louis Landon has played classical music for Mikhail Baryshnikov and Latin music with "Pucho and his Latin Soul Brothers" on national and international tours, pop music with Rupert "Pina Colada Song" Holmes on television and national tours, rock & roll with John Hall, opening for "Little Feat" on national tours and has written and produced music for film, video, and commercials. http://www.louislandon.com/news.php

8pm SLT (confirmed)
VIENNA JAMES, Folk/Jazz Vocals - Terrific Artist and Performer
Vienna has the voice of an angel that morphs into the voice of a siren in a heartbeat! Speaking of hearbeats...yours will be beating in triple time when you hear Vienna sing! Vienna sings sexy, sultry then sweet, Playing the vixen, then playing the saint, Dancing before you in black then in white, Music that takes you from darkness to light. Vienna (aka 'V') was inspired by local musician Billy Joel, V started writing her own original tunes when she was 16. Influenced by Eva Cassidy, now Vienna enjoys singing to her favorite artists -Garbage, Alanis Morrisette, Evanescense, Tori Amos, and classic tunes from the 80s. And maybe, just maybe, she'll pull out an original! Please join her group Vienna James' Juxtaposition

*** ALOFT ISLAND ATTRACTIONS ***

All on NPC 2 Aloft Island unless indicated:

Horsedrawn Buggy Tour of Island (See Behind Directory)
Magic Carpet Ride Tour of Island
Sky Diving
Tire Swing
Underwater Soccer
Swimming Pool (top of mountain)
Swimming By Waterfalls (2)
Canoeing Round the Island and Through Island
Weekly Parties (8pm Tuesdays)
Weekly Meetings (8:30am Fridays - NPC1 130, 125)
Beautiful Garden / Meditation
Discussions
Camp & Fireplaces - Warm chill spaces for discussion, canoodling and fun
Bicycling

*** TECHSOUP.ORG CORPORATE PRESS RELEASE ***

Join in the Celebration of the Launch of the Second Nonprofit Commons Sim
Nonprofits, supporters to host mixed reality grand opening celebration in San Jose and in the metaverse on May 28th

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. PT/SLT, in the new second Nonprofit Commons location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Aloft%20Nonprofit%20Commons/80/63/28

Highlights:

Grand opening May 28 of the Nonprofit Commons 2/ALOFT, our second sim housing a large community of nonprofit organizations

Mixed-reality event, to include live a presentation, a demonstration of the new Second Life Nonprofit Commons island to attendees at the NetSquared Conference in San Jose and events within Second life

Live performances all day within Second Life, from musicians around the world

Media is invited to attend in-world event as well as to San Jose, and phone interviews are available upon request

This second of two Nonprofit Commons nonprofit sims was generously donated by TakingITGlobal. Like the first Nonprofit Commons sim on Plush, a virtual space for nonprofits, managed by TechSoup, creates and houses a community of social benefit organizations in the online virtual world of Second Life. This community of practice is entirely volunteer-run and hosts organizations from across the globe. To date, they have created a community blog, Google Group and a resource-rich wiki, and have held mixed-reality events, workshops, and regular weekly town hall meetings. This international community is a hub for charities to share best practices, work together on innovative ways to benefit their causes, and network with organizations from across the globe.

The Gala event will be a mixed-reality launch party, complete with networking, a panel of speakers, and tours of the Nonprofit Commons. This live event will take place in the real-world of San Jose, California as part of the NetSquared Conference, and within the virtual world of Second Life.  These events will occur simultaneously and will also feature interactivity between the two worlds. Following the mixed-reality event, we will have an afternoon and evening full of live entertainment in Second Life. Audience members in the Second Life portion of the event will include Nonprofit Commons residents, their invited guests, and media representatives. Don't miss this interactive collaboration with the virtual world, connecting real-world issues.

Event details:

* The mixed-reality event takes place Wed.May 28th in Second Life, broadcast live from the NetSquared conference in San Jose, 10:00 am- 12PM PST (SLT), online in Second Life, and is hosted by TechSoup, Nonprofit Commons and NetSquared.
* Second Life entertainment will continue throughout the day, into the evening at the Nonprofit Commons 2 sim: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Aloft%20Nonprofit%20Commons/80/63/28

Event activities:

10am- 11:30am PST/SLT (Second Life Time):  Nonprofit Panel and Q & A session

11:30a- 12:30p: Tours of the Nonprofit Commons offices in Second Life

12:30pm to 9pm-->:  Activities continue in Second Life throughout the afternoon and night with major concerts, poetry readings, tours, dancing, and games.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Wednesday May 28, 2008
12:30p Cylindrian Rutabaga
1:30p Lonnie Nightfire
2:30p Noma Falta
3:30p Thumper Boucher
5:00p MichelleD Ecksol
6:00p Freestar Tammas
7:00p Louis Volare
8:00p Vienna James
All at the Aloft Plaza Stage (By Directory)

Information and Inquiries: More information about the real-world NetSquared conference can be found on the NetSquared site.

Please RSVP via email to Megan Keane (megan@techsoup.org) for in-world attendance to this event or IM Penguin Kuhn iin Second Life. Join the TechSoup group, in-world to receive announcements about this event and future nonprofit events in Second Life.

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About Non Profit Commons

2 Locations:
NPC1- Plush Non Profit Commons:   http://slurl.com/secondlife/Plush%20Nonprofit%20Commons/128/178/26
NPC2 - Aloft Non Profit Commons:   http://slurl.com/secondlife/Aloft%20Nonprofit%20Commons/80/63/28

Members of Non Profit Commons meet each Friday at 8:30 PST/SLT at Plush Nonprofit Commons Ampitheater.  Visitors are always welcome to join us in making a difference one pixel at a time.

Nonprofit Commons (NPC) consists of two virtual locations (sims) housing over 65 social benefit organizations, managed by a community of volunteers, under the leadership of TechSoup. The NPC1 sim was donated by Anshe Chung Studios and NPC2 sim donated by TakingIT Global. NPC was designed to lower the barriers of access to Second Life, to create a community of practice for nonprofits to explore and learn about the virtual world, and to investigate the many ways in which nonprofits might utilize this unique environment. Through this community, we provide free office space to qualifying groups, meet and collaborate, create a cooperative learning environment and foster outreach, education, fund-raising, all in a virtual space. We focus on providing an accessible entry-point to Second Life and on creating a community of NPOs, not just having NPOs live separately and exist separately inworld. We believe that Second Life is a wonderful place not just to entertain, but also to collaborate, educate, inspire and assist our fellow avatars (and the humans behind them). We welcome all who wish to join us as partners, collaborators or supporters.
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About TechSoup

TechSoup is a nonprofit organization that helps other nonprofits acquire and use technology to better serve their missions. We are working toward a time when every nonprofit and NGO on the planet has the technology resources and knowledge they need to operate at their full potential. Through our Website, nonprofits will find a broad range of software donated by leading tech companies such as Microsoft, Cisco, Symantec, Intuit, and Adobe, along with content and community forums targeted specifically at a nonprofit audience. The NetSquared conference showcases social Web innovations that nonprofits can use to dramatically increase their reach and impact.

*** NONPROFIT GROUPS (Tour of Aloft Island) ***

NPC 2 (Aloft) Tour - Project Jason & TRG

>>Start in front of Amphitheatre<<

Welcome to Non Profit Commons!

This is the NPC Magic Carpet Tour, and there is also a horse-driven carriage tour sponsored by Great Strides available here.

NPC Summary

Nonprofit Commons (NPC) consists of two “sims” or islands that are dedicated to nonprofits, managed by a community of volunteers, and under the leadership of TechSoup.

Area A:  Welcome/Amphitheatre/Marquee

In this area, the NPC2 Amphitheatre is available for meetings, and the area in front (the sandbox) is available for training classes.  The NPC Marquee lists all Non Profit member offices, and if you click on a NP sign, it will teleport you to any office you choose.

>> Go past Marquee and Turn Right on onto Derecho Road (Straight Road) going into Town<<

Area B:  "Town" (Derecho Road)

Here we are entering NPC's Town with several offices.

1. TechSoup Emporium (Off. #63) >> On left <<

http://www.techsoup.org and http://www.nonprofitcommons.org

TechSoup manages NPC and is a technology resource for the nonprofit sector. Powered by CompuMentor, TechSoup.org offers nonprofits a one-stop destination for technology, including donated and discounted technology products, generously provided by corporate and nonprofit technology partners.

Through NPC, TechSoup leads this NPC community of nonprofits in Second Life, offers free office space, and holds regular weekly meetings Fridays from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. PST. See http://www.nonprofitcommons.org for more information.

Enjoy your tour here!

2. Virtual Ability (Off. # 64) >> On left <<

http://www.VirtualAbility.org

Virtual Ability, Inc., based in the USA (Colorado), helps bring people with a wide range of disabilities into Second Life, providing them with assistive device and software assistance before they join as well as – after they join – community and companionship, encouragement, training, and referrals and finding ways to give back. 

IM:  Gentle Heron, Namav Abramovic, Pecos Kidd

3. Unoccupied (Off. #65) >> On left <<

4. Community Voice Mail (Off. #66) >> On left <<

http://www.cvm.org

Community Voice Mail, made possible in part by donations from Cisco, provides free, 24-hour nationwide voice mail to people in crisis - connecting them to jobs, housing and hope and having linked hundreds of 1000s of people to employment, housing, and stability.

IM:  Kali Idziak or Email:  info@cvm.org

5.  Ophoenix (Off. # 67) >> On left <<

http://www.ophoenix.org/

Ophoenix is a nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to assisting patients recovering from disabling medical conditions to leave the hospital and re-integrate into the community, enabling "patients" to become productive members of the community. 

IM:  Buteo Ruttan

>> Turn Right onto  "Puerto Azul Path" (Blue Harbor Path)

On your left is the:

6. Drug Policy Alliance Network (Off. #68)

http://www.drugpolicy.org

The Drug Policy mission is to advance those policies and attitudes that best reduce the harms of both drug misuse and drug prohibition, and promote the sovereignty of individuals over their minds and bodies.

IM:  Camdyn Collins

>> Turn left into the Courtyard next to Blue Harbor or "Puerto Azul" <<

(Say that the Courtyard or "Plaza" here houses the offices of PR SPCA/HS, the Giving Circles Network, Kiva.org, NSW Animal Rescue, Project Jason and the Garden 4 the Missing).

7. Giving Circles Network (Off. # 76) >>On right<<

http://www.givingcircles.org

The Giving Circles Network, based in the USA (Washington, DC area), supports Giving Circles (donors) seeking to help them better network, leverage resources and enhance their impact. 

IM:  Anika Pastorelli or
Email:  sbettger1@msn.com

8. PG SPCA/HS (Off. # 77) >> On left <<

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, based in the USA (Maryland), is a nonprofit organization of volunteers dedicated to animal welfare. They are chartered by the State of Maryland but receive no state or county funds and are supported solely by contributions, dues and fundraising events.

IM:  Manifold Destiny

9. NSW Animal Rescue (Off. # 73) >> On left <<

http://www.nswarr.org.au

NSW Animal Rescue Inc, based in Sydney (Australia), is a not-for-profit animal rescue organization that seeks to reduce the number of abandoned pets put to death each year in pounds and shelters. 

IM:  Kurt Spitteler

10. Kiva (Off. # 75) >> On right <<

http://www.kiva.org

Kiva's mission is to connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty and offers the first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to unique entrepreneurs in the developing world. 
IM:  Skeeboo Tammas

11.  Project Jason (Off. # 74) >> Stright Ahead <<

Project Jason, based in the USA (Nebraska,) seeks to create and increase public awareness of missing people through a variety of outreach and educational activities, seeing to bring hope and assistance to families of the missing by providing resources and support.

IM:  Kelly Jolkowski

12.    Garden 4 the Missing (#74 Garden)

SLURL: Garden for the Missing, Remora (206, 149, 21)

>> Curve to the right of Project Jason to see the Garden <<

This small public garden next to Project Jason is the Garden for the Missing, dedicated to missing persons by an in-world SL Group with members who also provide support to the missing IRL and collaborate with Project Jason and other groups. (Click the sign in the Garden to teleport to more information on the missing).

IM:  Ronnie Rhode

13. Xigi (Off. #72) >>To Your Right<<

(Not yet set up - No information)

14. New Tenant (Off. #69) – No information yet.

>> Brick building w/ columns - to your left <<

IM: ____

15. Faith Foundation (Off. #71) >> To your left <<

The Faith Foundation is a Church group inspired to take up causes like the Homeless Children in the US (and their families), women who are in hurtful situations, and supporting U.S. troops who have become handicapped during their service. 
For info, IM:  Ren Javelin

16. Blossom International (Off. #70)

http://www.blossominternational.org

Blossom International, based in the USA (New Jersey), seeks to inspire humanity to make a difference via programs that increase understanding and kindness, largely supporting youth and education. 

17. Int'l Humanities Center (Off. #58)

>> On hill on left <<

http://www.ihcenter.org

The International Humanities Center provides an umbrella, lighthouse and safety net for startup nonprofits including fiscal sponsorship and now has over 120 active progressive partners serving the care and wellbeing of our shared planet

IM:  In Kenzo

18. Unoccupied (Off. #__)

>> Yellow-Domed Building on right <<

19. Digital Campfires Foundation (Off. #54) and Firepit >> On Right <<

http://www.digitalcampfiresfoundation.org

Digital Campfires Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation that refurbishes technology to connect people of all ages via the "thousand points of light", which each represent a digital campfire.

IM:  Docent Alturas

20. Interfaith Youth Core (Off. #52)

>>On right<<

(New Tenant - no information yet available).

21. National Council (Off. #53) >> On right <<
(for Community Behavioral Healthcare)

http://www.thenationalcouncil.org

The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is to champion opportunities that advance the ability of its members' (associations, health departments, managed care organizations, hospitals and community-based organizations) to deliver proactive and holistic healthcare services. 

IM:  Lore Foulsbane

22. Grants Managers Network (Off. #51)

>> On right <<

http://www.gmnetwork.org

The Grants Managers Network (GMN), (an affinity group of the Council on Foundations and currently has over 1,100 members representing more than 700 private, community and corporate foundations), provides a forum to exchange information about grants management and its relevance to efficient and effective grant making.

IM:  Zazoom Zimminy

>> On Left, Teleport to the Waterfall Area #1<<

23. Preferred Family Healthcare & "Wharf Ratz" (Tuesday Night Parties 8 SLT!) (Off. # 49)

>> On right (with lights) <<

>> Above PFH is Hang Gliding Pad - Try it out! <<

http://www.pfh.org

Preferred Family Healthcare, based in the USA, is a real-world provider of mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment and has established a presence in Second Life to explore the value of early intervention oriented activity in substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictions.

IM:  Coughran Mayo
Email:  CoughranMayo@yahoo.com, or ddillon@pfh.org

24. Pahelion's Crooked House & Gallerie Semi-Gloss (Off. # 50)

>> The Crooked House is unoccupied.  NPC currently houses Gallerie Semi-Gloss there, with art from local NPC artists!  Come check it out! <<

>> Between Crooked House and PFH is a ZipLine - Enjoy! <<

>> See Taking IT Global & Campfire Park to your left <<

25. Ashoka's Youth Venture (Off. #48)

>> Straight Ahead in glass-walled office.<<

Ashoka’s Youth Venture® leads an international community of young people to create and launch their own sustainable, community-benefiting Ventures as well as connects them into a global movement of young changemakers, as exemplified by its “Dream It. Do It” Initiative in the Teen Grid of Second Life.

IM:  SallyYV Lungu

26. Bridges for Women (Off. #47)

http://www.bridgesforwomen.ca

Bridges for Women supports women survivors of any form of abuse to break the abusive cycle through education, employability training and other supportive programs.

IM:  Buffy Beale

27. Games for Change (Off. # 45)

(New Tenant - No Information)

28. Unoccupied - Global Park (Off. #56)

29. Unoccupied - Bali (Off. #55)

30. Unoccupied (Off. # 43) - Formerly Her Startup

31. Unoccupied (Off. # 44)

32. Johnson Center (Off. # 42)

>> At corner, where path turns left <<

http://www.gvsu.edu/jcp/

The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership is an academic center that enhances the impact of foundations and nonprofit organizations by improving the quality of community decision-making, and developing the habit of civic engagement among students and faculty at Grand Valley State University.

IM: 2020Vision Obviate

33. Unoccupied (Off. #46)

>> Right Bottom Level<<

34. Life Learning Center (Drive by Agony)

>> On right  - 2nd floor <<

Life Learning Center (Drive by Agony) supports victims of crime, encourages and educates the public (parents and young people) and policymakers about the effects of violence, providing counseling, anger management and victims support.

IM:  Carmen Gray

35. SGL Philanthropic Services (Off. #40)

>> On right <<

www.sglps.com

SGL Philanthropic Services, based Québec, Canada, provides fundraising and marketing services to not-for-profit organizations and is particularly focused on smaller or emerging not-for-profits that lack the financial or human resources to develop effective fundraising and promotion programs.

IM:  ShaunG Lynch

36. Equinox Documentaries, Inc. (Off. #39)

>> On right <<

http://equinoxdocumentaries.org

>> Come enjoy a canoe ride around and through NPC by visiting the canoe dock <<

Equinox helps viewers understand and appreciate nature and how it shapes our view of the world around us by descriptively telling the stories of "place" via documentaries.

IM:  Fletcher Dovgal

37. Bali Natural (Office #38) >> On left <<

38. Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (Office #37) >> On right <<

http://www.multiplemyeloma.org/

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) seeks to urgently and aggressively fund research that will lead to the development of new treatments for multiple myeloma, which is a cancer of the plasma cell that is an incurable but treatable disease.

39. Women's Festival (Office #36)
(Women in the Arts)

>>Bright stage area and Seating on left <<

(New tenant - no information)

40. Contact a Family (Office #35) >> On right <<

http://www.cafamily.org.uk/

Contact a Family is the only UK-wide charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children - no matter what their disability or health condition. We also enable parents to get in contact with other families, both on a local and national basis. Each year we reach at least 275,000 families.

41. Sustainable Harvest International (Off #34)

>> At end of path, straight ahead <<

SHI facilitates long-term collaboration among trained local staff, farmers and communities to implement sustainable land-use practices that alleviate poverty by restoring ecological stability. 

IM: 

>> Go back through trees <<

>> See pool area:  Try swimming and diving! <<

>> See picnic area:  Come relax! <<

42. Observatory (Off. #61) - Unoccupied

>> Brown dome in trees on left <<

43. Mt. Gai Oracle (Off. #57)

>> See Greek gazebo on top of hill <<

44. Taking IT Global (Off. #62)

>> Park area down the hill past Gazebo  - see campfire area <<

http://takingitglobal.org

Taking It Global connects youth, youth-serving organizations, and educators around the world to find inspiration, information and get involved in improving their local and global communities, including TakingITGlobal.org, which serves as the most popular online community for young people interested in connecting across cultures and making a difference.

IM:  Ubershibs Philgarlic

45. Transgender Resource Center (Off. #59) http://sltrc.org

>> Cabin looking building <<

The Transgender Resource Center (TRC) maintains a positive and diverse community in support of Second Life's transgendered population and promotes the acceptance of transgendered individuals within Second Life and, by extension, society at large.

IM: Jani Myriam

>> See sunset lookout sitting area to left below TRG <<

46. Great Strides (Off. #59)

http://www.GreatStrides.org

Great Strides, (based in Maryland, USA) is an innovative program that helps people overcome their mental health issues by partnering treatment staff with equine staff, offering equine facilitated psychotherapy, therapeutic horsemanship and equine facilitated learning.

IM:  Veri Oddfellow

>> Fly over Harbor and see "Keypad Park"

>> Return to back side of marquee with Parachuting craft and terrachutes - Enjoy and hope you enjoyed your tour of NPC! <<

**** LIST OF NONPROFIT GROUPS LAUNCHED ON ALOFT TODAY ****

1. TechSoup Emporium (Off. #63)
2. Virtual Ability (Off. # 64)
4. Community Voice Mail (Off. #66)
5.  Ophoenix (Off. # 67)
6. Drug Policy Alliance Network (Off. #68)
7. Giving Circles Network (Off. # 76)
8. PG SPCA/HS (Off. # 77)
9. NSW Animal Rescue (Off. # 73)
10. Kiva (Off. # 75) (MICROLENDING)
11.  Project Jason (Off. # 74)
12.    Garden 4 the Missing (#74 Garden)
13. Xigi (Off. #72) 
15. Faith Foundation (Off. #71)
16. Blossom International (Off. #70)
17. Int'l Humanities Center (Off. #58)
19. Digital Campfires Foundation (Off. #54) and Firepit
20. Interfaith Youth Core (Off. #52)
21. National Council (Off. #53) >> On right <<
(for Community Behavioral Healthcare)
22. Grants Managers Network (Off. #51)
23. Preferred Family Healthcare & "Wharf Ratz" (Tuesday Night Parties 8 SLT!) (Off. # 49
24. Pahelion's Crooked House & Gallerie Semi-Gloss (Off. # 50)
25. Ashoka's Youth Venture (Off. #48)
26. Bridges for Women (Off. #47)
27. Games for Change (Off. # 45)
32. Johnson Center (Off. # 42)
34. Life Learning Center (Drive by Agony)
35. SGL Philanthropic Services (Off. #40)
36. Equinox Documentaries, Inc. (Off. #39)
37. Bali Natural (Office #38) >> On left <<
38. Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (Office #37)
39. Women's Festival (Office #36)
40. Contact a Family (Office #35)
41. Sustainable Harvest International (Off #34)
43. Mt. Gai Oracle (Off. #57)
44. Taking IT Global (Off. #62)
45. Transgender Resource Center (Off. #59) http://sltrc.org
46. Great Strides (Off. #59)

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Comments

[Jesmi]

This site is great. Thanks for the mentions of links.

[Silk wedding Flowers]

Empathy is the ability to identify or sense what another person is feeling. It is like seeing through someone else’ s eyes. Empathy should not be confused with compassion, which is the desire to alleviate the suffering of another, and sometimes contains empathy, but really goes beyond it. You can act compassionately even when you do not empathize with a person’ s emotional state or situation.