A  community  is  a  collection  of  species  that  
                                                         have  evolved  to  flourish  in  each  other's  presence.                                                            
                                                                                                                           Richard Dawkins,   The Ancestor's Tale                                                                       
                                             
                    In cities and townships where local community organizations are out-numbered
       
                    and out-spent by special interests, it is anticipated the benefits and services                
        
                    listed below will help facilitate the work of  local environmental groups, allow-
              
                    ing them to  sustain necessary visibility,  and flourish within their communities.                    
                                                       




























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       THE ENVIRONMENTAL RELIEF CENTER OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND SERVICES


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                                                Please review  Application Procedures  for further details)                                                 
     

                                                 ALL  APPLICANT ORGANIZATIONS MAY PUBLISH THEIR
                                                 HISTORIES AND REPORTS OF CURRENT ACTIVITIES IN THE
                                                                  GRASS-ROOTS ACTION DIRECTORY

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                                                                       The Environmental Relief Center                                                                                                               
                                                                                                         Post Office Box 1084
                                                                                                    Studio City, CA 91614-0084
                                                                                                      envirorelief@prodigy.net                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                  (818) 762-5852

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How You Can Help
Wildflowers of the Pribilof Islands
                                                                    BENEFITS AND SERVICES

                                                        Community organizations may elect one or all of
                                                        the following services to support  local programs                                           
                                                        and enforce the regulatory policies necessary to
                                                        sustain healthful communities.


1.   Expert Witnesses:  A panel of toxicologists, biologists, and other scientists will be available
   as required for public testimony relevant to the environmental and health impacts of industrial
   pollution and reckless land-use decisions.    

2.   Environmental Law:  Legal consultants will be available to examine land-use violations and
    public health impacts.  

3.   Public Relations Assistance:  This service will increase media attention to grass-roots dilemmas,        
      community action, and issues resolution -- with special reports to the broadcast industries and          
      detailed elaboration on the Center website.

4.   Demonstration Materials and Supplies:  Town-hall meetings and educational programs will gain           
      visibility through the provision of public forums, signs and banners, display vehicles, public address   
      systems, and other advocacy needs.

5.  Green Products:   Environmentally sound fund-raising products will be donated with local                 
     organizational logos printed on cups, pens, tote bags, caps, tee shirts and other items as required.

6.  Website Community Action Directory:  Organizations may request listings on the Center Website          
     providing mission statements, status of current projects, long-term goals, and funding needs.             
                
7.  Funding Allocations and Special Services:  Organizations may submit grant applications                     
     requesting funds for any special services required for the accomplishment of their goals.   

            
BENEFITS  AND  SERVICES