the simplicity forum ~ links

links to u.s. partner organizations

		Alternatives for Simple Living ~ A non-profit organization that equips
		people of faith to challenge consumerism, live justly and celebrate responsibly.

		Awakening Earth ~ The website for Duane Elgin, author of Promise
		Ahead and Voluntary Simplicity, offering links to books and videos that address satisfying and sustainable living, the big picture of the human journey, media accountability for an empowered citizenry, as well as cosmology of living in a living universe.

		Community Solution ~ This Ohio organization’s mission is to teach
		people about the value and benefits of small local community and design solutions to the current unsustainable, fossil fuel-based, industrialized, and centralized way of living. They hold an annual “Peak Oil and Community Solutions” conference and recently produced a film, The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil.

		Co-op America ~ This nonprofit's mission is to harness economic
		power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. They publish the National Green Pages™, sponsor Green Festivals and Conferences around the country, and act as the Simplicity Forum's fiscal sponsor.

		Ethical Markets ~ The mission of Ethical Markets is to foster the
		evolution of capitalism beyond current models based on materialism, maximizing self-interest and profit, competition and fear of scarcity; they have also produced the first TV financial lifestyle magazine series reporting on new definitions of success.

		Getting a Life ~ An array of information related to simplicity and
		sustainability targeted toward the beginning simplicity practitioner as well as long time simple livers. The site includes the simplicity philosophy of David Heitmiller and Jacque Blix, authors of the book Getting a Life, as well as articles, book reviews and useful links related to simpler and more sustainable lifestyles.

		G reen Heart Institute ~ This Boulder, Colorado based nonprofit
		sponsors Community Initiatives, publishes the Green Heart Guide and helps individuals and businesses "understand the global impact of their choices, connect with their deepest values and live sustainably from the heart."

		Northwest Earth Institute ~ Their programs encourage participants
		to explore their values, attitudes, and actions through self-facilitated discussion groups on topics such as Voluntary Simplicity, Choices for Sustainable Living, and Deep Ecology.

		Share, Save, Spend ~ The goal of this organization is to help
		people understand the relationship of money, values and habits in today's hyper-consumer culture and, in turn, provide resources/tools to assist them in achieving financial sanity.

		Simple Living America ~ A nonprofit membership organization for
		individuals, families and communities that fosters balance and fulfillment in a complex world.

		Simple Living Network ~ This website provides resources, tools,
		contacts and examples for conscious, simple, healthy and restorative living.

		Simple Living SF South Bay/Peninsula ~ This online community
		serves as a local simplicity support network and information clearinghouse for its 150+ members who want to connect with each other in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula.

		Simplicity Matters Earth Institute ~ This Maryland-based nonprofit
		organizes and provides the resources for discussion circles on a variety of topics including Voluntary Simplicity, Choices for Sustainable Living, and Your Money or Your Life, among others.

		Simplicity Resource Guide ~ This website if full of resources
		related to Voluntary Simplicity and was developed by Linda Breen Pierce, founder of The Pierce Simplicity Study and author of the books, Choosing Simplicity: Real People Finding Peace and Fulfillment in a Complex World and Simplicity Lessons: A 12-Step Guide to Living Simply.

		Simply Living ~ Simply Living links to over 210 of the best
		organizations and web sites on peace, the environment, sustainability and more.

		Small House Society ~ A cooperatively managed and sustained
		global organization dedicated to the promotion of tiny houses and small housing solutions that are affordable and ecologically responsible; see also their book Little House on a Small Planet.

		Take Back Your Time Day ~ An initiative of the Simplicity Forum,
		Take Back Your Time day is a major U.S./Canadian initiative to challenge the epidemic of overwork, over-scheduling and time famine that now threatens our health, our families and relationships, our communities and our environment.

		Your Money Or Your Life ~ This website provides information and
		tools around the best-selling book by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin which lays out a nine-step program for personal financial transformation that changes the way you earn, spend and save money.

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links to canadian partner organizations

		Réseau québécois pour la simplicité volontaire ~ Le Réseau
		québécois pour la simplicité volontaire (RQSV) réunit des personnes qui veulent vivre et promouvoir la simplicité volontaire comme moyen d’améliorer leur propre vie et de contribuer à édifier une société plus juste et plus durable.

		Simplicity Practice and Resource Centre ~ The Simplicity Practice
		and Resource Centre (SPARC) catalyzes the transformation of individuals, communities, and Canadian society, through research, educational programs, and resources that promote the values and practices of voluntary simplicity and sustainable livelihood.