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OUR NEW COMMUNITY RADIO STATION! KCBP 95.5 FM streaming at: http://kcbpradio.org/index.html
COVID-19 Screening Tool can
help you understand what to do next about COVID-19.
Comprehensive Addiction Services: https://elevaterehab.org/
Increase Happiness and
Productivity at work: https://www.companydebt.com/how-to-increase-happiness-and-productivity-in-the-workplace/
Alcoholism in Veterans: https://www.rehabspot.com/alcohol/who-alcoholism-affects/veterans/
Small Business Grants available to Female Entrepreneurs:
https://www.aabrs.com/small-business-grants-for-women/
Free Grants for Felons: http://freegrantsforfelons.org/
Recovery from Opioids: https://www.symetriarecovery.com/
What Can You Do with a Degree in Public
Administration? - https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/what-can-you-do/public-administration-degree/
Guide to Online Public Administration Degrees -
https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/online-degrees/public-administration-programs/
Tips for Kids to Save Energy: https://www.saveonenergy.com/learning-center/post/tips-for-getting-your-kids-to-save-energy/
Mental Health Issues Affecting High School & College Students:
https://universityhq.org/resources/students-mental-health/
Find a Highly Experienced
Mesothelioma Lawyer: https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma-claims-law/
Mesothelioma Justice Network: https://www.asbestos.net/mesothelioma/cell-types/epithelioid/
Addiction Treatment for Veterans: https://www.graniterecoverycenters.com/resources/addiction-treatment-for-veterans
Addiction Resources for American Communities: https://www.addictiongroup.org/addiction/
Alcohol Rehab Help: https://alcoholrehabhelp.org/addiction/
Mixing Propranolol and
Alcohol: https://alcoholrehabhelp.org/interactions/propranolol/
11 Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers For
Veterans: https://www.addictionresource.net/best-drug-rehab-centers/veterans/
Addiction Resources for Parents: https://www.greenmountaintreatmentcenter.com/resources/parents/
Opioid Recovery Program:
https://www.symetriarecovery.com/
Creating a Peaceful Home to Improve Mental Health for Veterans: https://beeboom.co/creating-a-peaceful-home-to-improve-mental-health-for-veterans/
Financial planning for a natural disaster:
Comprehensive Resources on E-waste:
1. https://www.newfanglednetworks.com/pages/e-waste-recycling-guide-for-small-businesses
2. http://www.recycling-guide.org.uk/materials/computers.html
3. https://www.thebalancesmb.com/introduction-to-electronics-e-waste-recycling-4049386
Reduce your E-Waste
here: https://www.soda.com/video/reduce-your-e-waste/
Best at Home Bodyweight Workouts: https://barbend.com/best-at-home-bodyweight-workouts/
Changing Careers: Finding Your Place in
Healthcare https://www.edumed.org/medical-careers/transitioning-to-healthcare/
Eco-Friendly Guide for Airbnb Hosts: https://bnbdealer.com/blog/green/
Alcohol-Related Medical Conditions: https://www.dwiminneapolislawyer.com/alcohol-related-medical-conditions/
How Does Mental Health Affect Your Sleep? https://sleepopolis.com/education/how-does-mental-health-affect-your-sleep/
College Students Guide to Ergonomics: https://unbreakyourself.com/students/
44 Statistics About Ovarian
Cancer: https://www.asbestos.com/cancer/ovarian/ovarian-cancer-statistics/
Calculate your blood
alcohol: https://ratesforinsurance.com/guides/bac-calculator/
Can DNA predict
addiction?: https://knowyourdna.com/guides/can-a-dna-test-predict-addiction/
Preventing Teen Prescription
Misuse: https://www.singlecare.com/blog/preventing-teen-prescription-misuse/
How to Dispose of Expired Prescription Drugs:
https://www.medicalwastepros.com/2016/08/dispose-expired-prescription-medication/
Financial Help for Single Mothers: https://financialassistanceforsinglemothers.com/
Guide to Hazards of Zantac (attorney group): https://florinroebig.com/dangerous-drugs/zantac/
100 Places That Offer Military Discounts: https://consumer-champion.org/top-100-places-that-offer-military-discounts/
Effects of Drug Addiction on Oral Health: https://www.newmouth.com/oral-health/effects/drug-addiction/-
Teaching Degree Programs:
https://www.teachingdegrees.com/
Speech Pathology Degrees: https://www.speechpathologydegrees.com/
Education & Teaching Guide Speech Pathology: https://www.speechpathologydegrees.com/
Preparing for a Natural Disaster:
https://wikibuy.com/blog/disaster-preparedness-budget-c731dabaa454
Top Environmental Issues Today: https://www.bottlestore.com/environmentalissues
How to Become an Addiction Counselor: https://addiction-counselor.org/how-to-become/
The Best Auto Insurance for 2020:
https://money.com/best-auto-insurance/
GUIDE: 55 Ways
to Save Money on Internet Safety:
Dangers of mixing sleeping pills and alcohol: https://bestmattress.reviews/sleeping-pills-and-alcohol/
Resources and Guides for Students: https://www.bestcolleges.com/
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
CAREERS SUITE:
Public Administration Program Fundamentals: https://www.bestcolleges.com/features/public-administration-degree-programs/
Public Policy Career Overview: https://www.bestcolleges.com/careers/law/public-policy/
Public Health Career Overview: https://www.bestcolleges.com/careers/healthcare/public-health/
PTSD & Sleep: https://sleepopolis.com/education/ptsd-and-sleep/
Another Guide
to
PTSD and Sleep: https://healthysleepy.com/ptsd-sleep/
Comprehensive resource:
Car Recycling: https://www.junkcarmedics.com/blog/car-recycling
Mattress Disposal Guide: https://www.mattressadvisor.com/mattress-disposal-guide/
5 Eco-Friendly Hacks to Eliminate Obnoxious Stains: https://tommyjohn.com/blogs/news/eco-friendly-stain-remover
Basement and Home Energy Efficiency Guide:
https://www.basementguides.com/basement-and-home-energy/
How to Get Teens to Stop Vaping:
https://sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/vaping/
Blood Alcohol Calculator: https://alcoholaddictioncenter.org/resources/bac-calculator/
Free Grants for Women:
http://freegrantsforwomen.org/
How Climate Change affects human health
Contingency Management effective in fighting
addiction for veterans: https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/veterans/
What veterans should know about
sleep.
More Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment
for veterans: https://www.floridarehab.com/resources/veterans
Substance Abuse Resource for CA residents: https://www.addictioncenter.com/
Addiction Center Inpatient rehab:
https://www.addictioncenter.com/Treatment/Inpatient-Rehab/
Energy Efficient
Tax
Credits
Guide
·
25
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Alternatives for Your Home
31 Ways to Ditch Plastic in
Every Room
·
How
to
Save Energy During the Summer
·
How
to
Use Coffee Grounds in Your Garden
Waste Water Calculator:
https://www.mrrooter.ca/about/expert-tips/water-conservation/drip-calculator/
Alcohol Addiction Guide: https://alcoholaddictioncenter.org/
Alcohol Self-Assessment Test: https://www.drugrehabconnections.com/addiction/alcohol/self-assessment/
Grants for Native Americans: http://grantsfornativeamericans.org/
Energy Efficiency for Small Businesses:
https://www1.fsgi.com/energy-efficiency-guide/
The Clunker Junker automotive recycling services: https://theclunkerjunker.com/
Military Housing Resource Guide for active duty military, veterans, and their families: https://www.apartmentguide.com/military/
Climate Change Resource: https://publichealthonline.gwu.edu/how-to-reduce-climate-change/
Free Grants for Veterans (and others): http://freegrantsforveterans.org/
A Complete
Guide To Driving Electric & Hybrid Cars:
https://www.hendy.co.uk/electric-hybrid-cars-21st-century/
The Beginners Guide to Driving Electric Cars:
https://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk/electric-cars-guide
Information for people and their loved ones
suffering from Addiction: Drugrehab.org,
THE JOB CIRCLE Modesto Sound offers Audio Technician training classes for those 13 and older. Hands-on learning Live Sound, etc. $200 (limited scholarships available). 209-573-0533, studio@modestosound.org; ModestoSound.org
Website that helps low-income women with finding grants and financial assistance programs.
Free
Grants For Women,
Home Insulation & Energy Efficiency Guide: https://www.buildingmaterials.co.uk/resources/home-insulation-guide/
Interactive Disaster Database Map: https://www.adt.com/natural-disasters
Fiscal Tiger’s guide on Eco
Friendly Habits for a Green Lifestyle: https://www.fiscaltiger.com/resources-for-eco-friendly-habits-and-a-green-lifestyle/
The Simple Guide to Healthy Living on a
Budget in 2019:
Ways to conserve water at home: https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/home-water-conservation/
Vehicle Recycling: An Eco-Friendly Alternative:
https://sellmax.com/car-recycling/
American Addiction Resources: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/
Struggling with
addiction? Pinnacle Peak
Recovery has an extensive list of support groups at https://www.pinnaclepeakrecovery.com/drug-alcohol-addiction-support-gro
Green Living guide: https://www.couponchief.com/guides/guide_to_cheap_green_living
Essential Guide to Sinkholes or Ground Settlement issues in Florida. Interactive, searchable maps for affected properties: sinkholemaps.com
Veterans and addiction:
https://www.drugrehab.com/addiction/veterans/
Common Sleep Disorders in Veterans:
https://www.tuck.com/veteran-sleep/
How Does Trauma Affect Sleep? https://www.tuck.com/trauma-and-sleep/
Veterans Comprehensive Guide to Drug Abuse: https://www.amethystrecovery.org/veterans-comprehensive-guide-to-drug-abuse/
Veterans
Resources from Recovery Village: https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/veterans/
Veterans suffering from addiction and depression, seek help, explore support groups at
https://www.denverrecoverycenter.com/help-for-veterans-struggling-with-addiction/
Student's Guide to Studying Abroad - https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/study-abroad/
Prepare for virtually any natural disaster with the Natural Disaster
Preparedness Guide:
Complete guide to support groups at http://www.friendsaregoodmedicine.com/pdf/FriendsDirectory.pdf
Calculators for a sustainable environment: car payment and car use calculators links to many calculators to reduce energy footprints: http://www.carpaymentcalculator.net/calcs/environmental.php
Comprehensive guide to help homeowners navigate through the complexities of homeowners insurance providers and policies. Tips, expert advice, and researched data to help you compare different provider options. Visit http://www.reviews.com/homeowners-insurance/
Homeowner’s Guide to Sustainability: https://www.angieslist.com/articles/homeowners-guide-sustainability.htm
Valley Improvement Project's
mission: to improve the quality of life of
under-
San Joaquin Connections--Our Sister Publication to the North, from the San Joaquin Peace and Justice Network
Community Alliance--Our Sister Publication to the South
New American Dream: http://www.newdream.org/--Live consciously, Buy wisely, Make a difference
Centre for Research on Globalization: http://www.globalresearch.ca/
Just Foreign Policy: http://www.justforeignpolicy.org/
Veterans for Peace: http://www.veteransforpeace.org/ --Wage peace!
The Nicaragua Network: http://www.nicanet.org/ --a project of the alliance for global justice
Depleted Uranium Burning--An Eternal Medical Disaster: http://www.xs4all.nl/%7Estgvisie/VISIE/ud_main.html
Workers World: http://www.workers.org/
Care 2 Make a Difference: http://www.care2.com/--green living, health, human rights
Courage to Resist: http://www.couragetoresist.org/x/--support the troops who refuse to fight
Peace Action: http://www.peace-action.org--practical positive alternatives for peace
Chiapas Support Committee: http://www.chiapas-support.org/
Defenders of Wildlife: http://www.defenders.org/
Network of Spiritual Progressives: http://www.spiritualprogressives.org/
Mom's Rising http://momsrising.org/
United
Nations Foundation:
Campus Antiwar Network: http://campusantiwar.net/
Bioneers: http://www.bioneers.org/, a forum for connecting the environment, health, social justice, and spirit within a broad progressive framework.
Notice: David Smith-Ferri's book, Battlefields Without Borders: Iraq Poems, is available again. Visit http://www.battlefieldwithoutborders.org/
www.gregpalast.com Alternative News: Greg Palast
http://www.teachpeace.com/ Teach Peace Foundation
https://mobilization4mumia.com/
National priorities Project: http://www.nationalpriorities.org/costofwar_home
The Ultimate Guide to Pet Adoption: https://www.homeoanimal.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-pet-adoption
Green Guide for Kids and Adults at Home - Assurance for a Healthy Earth: https://usinsuranceagents.com/green-home-guide
Complete guide to support groups at http://www.friendsaregoodmedicine.com/pdf/FriendsDirectory.pdf
Calculators
for a sustainable environment: valuable website which
contains car payment and car use calculators and links to many
calculators to help people reduce their energy footprints. http://www.carpaymentcalculator.net/calcs/environmental.php
Consumer Affairs Guide to Homeowner’s
insurance: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/insurance/home.html
Vegetarian, Gardening & Bee-keeping Resources
Culinary
Resources for Vegetarianism
11
Facts
About Meatless Monday That Will Inspire You To Reach For The
Veggies
How
To
Transition To A Plant-Based Diet
10
Helpful
Tips for Beginning Gardeners
Grow
Food
At Home: 7 Tips For Growing Food In Small Spaces
Garden
Better
With Biodiversity & Wild Pollinators
The
Buzz
on Beekeeping: A Guide to Bringing Up Bees in Your Own Backyard
Alternative News Sources:
Free Speech Internet Television Michael Moore Pages The Earth Times--"Environment. Education. Society. Business. Culture. Media. Nature. Politics. Population. Online News -- Daily on the Web"
FAIR--Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting
Norman Solomon: https://www.normansolomon.com/
Websites for Northern California Peace and Justice Groups
Peace & Justice Network of San Joaquin County RESOURCE CENTER FOR NONVIOLENCE - Santa Cruz
Tri-Valley CARE (Communities Against a Radioactive Environment) - Livermore
Mount Diablo Peace Center - Walnut Creek
Sonoma County Center for Peace & Justice California Peace Action - Berkeley
Grassroots Peace and Justice sites beyond Northern California
Peace Action The Dallas Peace Center, the oldest and largest peace and justice organization in North Texas
Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, Poulsbo, WA The Institute for Peace and Justice, St. Louis, MO
Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, VT
Traprock Peace Center, Deerfield, Massachusetts "Together We Explore Nonviolence, Foster Community, Work to end war, Promote Communication & Take Initiatives on Justice and Environmental Issues" The link page on this website has an outstanding collection of related links.
Living Lightly Links (Environment)
The FOOD Initiative Home Page
EcoNet
Sustainable Development--from the President's Council on Sustainable Development
The Center for a New American Dream--responsible consumption
The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice Sierra Club-Yokuts Chapter Northern Alaska Environmental Center Stanislaus Chapter Audubon Society Friends of the River
Justice Links
Links to Justice sites from The Justice Store
Amnesty International: https://www.amnesty.org/en/
Combating Poverty and Hunger
Heifer Project International Church World Service
Habitat for Humanity
Diversity/Multicultural Links
Multicultural Café:
https://www.library.illinois.edu/mortenson/wp-content/uploads/sites/64/2017/07/19_cafe.pdf
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers Project--a more scholarly look at writings by and about Dr. KingPeople For Peace/World Peace 2000
United Church of Christ Justice and Peace Ministries Page
Justice and Peace on the Web-links from the UCCAmerican Friends Service Committee
The Center for Public Integrity