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As I run into cool organizations, I'll share them with you here! If you have suggestions for organizations I can get involved in, I'd love for you to share too!!

Saving Money
WWOOF: room and board in exchange for help on organic farms
Work Away: accommodation arrangements in exchange for a variety of types of help
Uber: use this link and we both get a free ride, up to $20
Lyft: use this link and we both get a free ride, up to $20
Sidecar: use this link and you get $15 in ride credits
Flywheel: use this link and we both get $5 in free taxi rides
Munchery: use this link and we both get $20 in fresh chef-made meal delivery.
Essential Oils: use this link -- you receive up to 24% off and I receive a small commission.

 Doing Good
Help Save the Kids: a sustainable community offering education, training, and development for children. on the Thailand/Burma border.
Soft Power Education: education for children. in Uganda.
Amani Children's Home: healthy food, education, counseling and medical care for street children. in Tanzania.
Malawi Children's Mission: nutrition, education, healthcare and emotional support for orphaned children. in Malawi.
The Olive Branch for Children: HIV/AIDS prevention & care, education, & food security for vulnerable children and women. in Tanzania.
Kilombero Valley Ornithological Center: conservation of birds, their habitats and biodiversity. in Tanzania.
Tambopata Macaw Project: study the various aspects of the ecology of large macaws and parrots. in Peru.
Centro Medico Humberto Parra: community medical clinic. in Bolivia.
Camphill Communities: living and volunteering in communities of children and adults with special needs. international.

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