About the organization
Washington Bikes represents the 2.5 million people (and growing) who ride bikes for transportation or enjoyment. They advocate for legislation on distracted driving and funding for bicycle infrastructure improvements. WA Bikes also promotes Safe Routes to School which is a successful network of local programs to improve walking and biking infrastructure, so that kids can safely walk and bike to school. This has the great side effect of making walking and biking safer for everyone. WA Bikes has been vocal about the economic impact bicycling has on WA state - 3.1 billion dollars, to be specific - which is something that doesn't get talked about enough in the politically charged discussion about improving and funding bike infrastructure.
Why does it appeal to me?
When I lived in DC I biked a little bit. I was never super comfortable commuting by bike, though, largely because of my discomfort with the way people drive in DC and the poor bicycling infrastructure at the time (which has improved, no doubt, since then.) I also am apparently unable to properly fill a bike tire with air, but that's a story for another time. So, I walked and took transit. DC's best pedestrian advocacy actually came out of the bicycle advocacy group Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA). And here in Washington State I see the same thing, that WA Bikes does great advocacy work for both bicyclists and pedestrians, because so many of the important changes (reduced vehicle speed, better road design, clearer signs, improved intersection infrastructure) impact both of these vulnerable road users.
Want to learn more?
To learn more, click here.
To donate, click here. The donate page is a little confusing, after entering your name and address, click "send your support" and you will be directed to a Paypal donation page.
Follow along with my challenge here on the blog or on Twitter with the hash tag #30daysofcharity. New to this blog? Check out the introduction here.
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Saturday, January 24, 2015
Friday, January 2, 2015
Day 2: Orca Network
About the organization
Orca Network exists to raise awareness about wild and captive orcas. The 501c3 group publicizes salient issues like dangers to the orcas' food supply. They use simple language, so you don't have to be a biologist to follow along. I've learned so much just by following them on Facebook! If you like whales, watched Blackfish, or are interested in the health of the oceans and the Puget Sound, this is a great organization to follow.
Why does it appeal to me?
I'm especially fond of Orca Network's Facebook posts, which often have user-submitted photos of recent Orca sightings. They also also posts events around the country to raise awareness and funds of Orca issues. They even have a store if you're looking for a present for a whale-loving friend or family member. I have to admit, since we moved to Washington, I've been a little obsessed with trying to see orcas, but I kind of refuse to do a whale watch since I get super ill on boats. I'm hoping that I just get super lucky on my infrequent binocular-toting visits to the beach. (I usually see seals and sometimes bald eagles on these jaunts so they're pretty cool either way!)
Want to learn more?
Click here to learn more about the work Orca Network does.
Want to make a donation? There's a Paypal link at the top right of the home page, and yes, they accept donations as little as $1!
If you live in the Pacific NW, check out the land-based Orca sighting map or follow Orca Network on Facebook (where they post sightings). I haven't seen one yet but I'm hoping to!
Follow along with my challenge here on the blog or on Twitter with the hash tag #30daysofcharity.
Want me to see if your favorite organization accepts microdonations, or want me to feature it? Post a comment below.
Orca Network exists to raise awareness about wild and captive orcas. The 501c3 group publicizes salient issues like dangers to the orcas' food supply. They use simple language, so you don't have to be a biologist to follow along. I've learned so much just by following them on Facebook! If you like whales, watched Blackfish, or are interested in the health of the oceans and the Puget Sound, this is a great organization to follow.
Why does it appeal to me?
I'm especially fond of Orca Network's Facebook posts, which often have user-submitted photos of recent Orca sightings. They also also posts events around the country to raise awareness and funds of Orca issues. They even have a store if you're looking for a present for a whale-loving friend or family member. I have to admit, since we moved to Washington, I've been a little obsessed with trying to see orcas, but I kind of refuse to do a whale watch since I get super ill on boats. I'm hoping that I just get super lucky on my infrequent binocular-toting visits to the beach. (I usually see seals and sometimes bald eagles on these jaunts so they're pretty cool either way!)
Want to learn more?
Click here to learn more about the work Orca Network does.
Want to make a donation? There's a Paypal link at the top right of the home page, and yes, they accept donations as little as $1!
If you live in the Pacific NW, check out the land-based Orca sighting map or follow Orca Network on Facebook (where they post sightings). I haven't seen one yet but I'm hoping to!
Follow along with my challenge here on the blog or on Twitter with the hash tag #30daysofcharity.
Want me to see if your favorite organization accepts microdonations, or want me to feature it? Post a comment below.
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