SUPPORT NONPROFIT COMMONS & THE MANY COMMUNITY NONPROFITS PART OF NPC

The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to connect communities for social good through education, networking, and collaboration.  We offer free virtual office space to nonprofits, libraries, and cultural, civic, or social good groups, and host weekly meetings every Friday, 8:30 AM Pacific Time in Second Life.

 If you want to join our Nonprofit Commons community, We offer free virtual office space for those doing nonprofit and social-good, cause-based work. This includes educators, arts, support, library, and other groups. Start the process for requesting space here https://form.jotform.com/90761219372155 

Here are the many ways to connect with the Nonprofit Commons community:

The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is a sponsored program of the US 501c3 nonprofit AvaCon.org and is peer-governed and funded! If you would like to help support NPC, you can donate via PayPal to donate@nonprofitcommons.com or send a donation virtually in world by using the donation kiosks or to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor

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Nonprofit Commons community members, you can support this giving season:

AvaCon Inc.

AvaCon, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the growth, enhancement, and development of the metaverse, virtual worlds, augmented reality, and 3D immersive and virtual spaces. Our primary goal is to connect and support the diverse communities and practitioners involved in co-creating and using virtual worlds, and to educate the public and our constituents about the emerging ecosystem of technologies broadly known as the metaverse. More info at https://avacon.org

Donate at https://www.avacon.org/blog/donate/

AvaCon’s work also includes organizing and supporting the Nonprofit Commons community and hosting the yearly OpenSimulator Community Conference, this year, Dec 8-10, 2023. Register or Volunteer at https://conference.opensimulator.org/.

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Ageless Mind Project/Whole Brain Health    

The vision of the Ageless Mind Project (AMP) is to create an intergenerational online community that explores the concept of an “ageless mind” and the many ways it can be achieved. Based on research from a variety of disciplines—positive psychology, neuroscience, gerontology, the arts, and adult education, the project offers people 50 years and older a wide range of individual and community-based activities designed to help each individual create a personalized approach to overall wellbeing.

https://www.agelessmindproject.org

Donate at https://www.agelessmindproject.org/donate/

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AVIF (ABLe Volunteers International Fund)    

AVIF is an innovative online charity assisting with sustainable development via online and onsite volunteering in Kenya, East Africa. 

http://www.avif.org.uk 

Donate at   https://avif.org.uk/donate/

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Brain Energy Support Team    

The Brain Energy Support Team provides Peer support and education along with tools and strategies to support success for individuals with brain injury, Autism, and other cognitive differences, and their families. BEST leadership, services, and programs are built by and for neuro-divergent individuals and their families. 

http://brainenergysupportteam.org 

Donate at https://www.brainenergysupportteam.org/support-best

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Community Virtual Library   

Community Virtual Library is the hub that connects digital citizens in virtual worlds with the information and resources they seek. The Community Virtual Library provides free library resources and services to current and potential virtual world users. We are available for virtual reference service, and we maintain a virtual library collection with links to selected open-source books and other free information resources.

https://communityvirtuallibrary.org/ 

Support CVL through the 501c3 nonprofit New Media Arts  https://www.newmediaarts.org/home/donate/

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Double Diamond Archaeology    

The purpose of Double Diamond Archaeology™ is to heighten awareness and pride in cultural heritage by conducting research, and by publishing findings

http://www.doublediamondarchaeology.org 

Donate at https://doublediamondarchaeology.org/

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EchoVets.org Band of Brothers    

Echo Group, Band of Brothers is dedicated to our Veteran Community. We are working closely on initiatives that directly affect Veterans—issues such as the Homeless Crisis as well as the 22 a day initiative. We are dedicated to our brothers & sisters and want them to know we have their 6. One of our ongoing initiatives is a project to house Homeless Veterans. If you are a Veteran and you are homeless, don’t wait! Reach out today, and we will interview you for placement in our transition home, Camp Flores.

https://echovets.org 

Donate at https://www.echovets.org/donations

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EnergyTeachers.org Inc.    

We are educators everywhere, helping each other find the best ideas for teaching a very important topic: energy. If you teach, create exhibits in museums, train teachers, mentor young engineers and scientists, write explanatory texts, or are simply looking to learn more about energy, our charitable organization is here to serve you, as we’ve served thousands since 2004.
https://energyteachers.org 

Donate at https://energyteachers.org/abouteto.php#Finances

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EURORDIS – Rare Disease Day    

EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe is a unique, non-profit alliance of over 1000 rare disease patient organizations from 74 countries that work together to improve the lives of over 300 million people living with rare diseases globally. By connecting patients, families, and patient groups, as well as by bringing together all stakeholders and mobilizing the rare disease community, EURORDIS strengthens the patient voice and shapes research, policies, and patient services.

http://www.eurordis.org 
Donate at https://www.eurordis.org/donate/

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Floaters Foundation dba The Millet House    

The Millet House is a nonprofit 501©3 under our original name, Floaters. “Floaters” is a Japanese word for “homeless” or, more specifically, “wanderers” — people wandering from space to space with no fixed abode. We support people from marginalized populations by giving them a chance to enter the art world via a real life, professional gallery that also draws professional artists to exhibit alongside them.

http://themillethouse.com 

Donate at https://themillethouse.com/instagram/

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The Lost Travelers Club    

The mission of the Lost Travelers Club is to provide a supportive and empowering community for parents who have outlived our beloved children. Through charitable work, travel groups, and retreats, we aim to break through isolation, cope with grief, and honor the memories of our children as we step back into the world with purpose and power.

https://www.LostTravelers.Club

Donate at https://www.unitedcharitable.org/fsp_daf/the-lost-travelers-club/

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The Love Foundation    

The Love Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization with the mission of inspiring people to love unconditionally. Our vision is to assist people by building a practical foundation and understanding of unconditional love within individuals and society as a whole. Established in 2000, we have become an international leading resource for sharing the awareness of unconditional love.

https://www.thelovefoundation.com/

Donate at https://www.thelovefoundation.com/donate/

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One Billion Rising in Second Life    

ONE BILLION RISING began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion, this adds up to more than ONE BILLION WOMEN AND GIRLS. Every February, we rise – in hundreds of countries across the world – to show our local communities and the world what one billion looks like and shine a light on the rampant impunity and injustice that survivors most often face. And we here in Second Life can be part of this global movement.

https://onebillionrisingsl.wordpress.com/

One Billion Rising in SL has curated a list of domestic violence and women’s support organizations you can donate to: https://onebillionrisingsl.wordpress.com/previous-obr-events/one-billion-rising-2013/nonprofits/

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Progreso Apoyo Program, A.C.    

The Progreso Apoyo Program is a non-profit organization that provides support for students living in the greater Progreso area in the State of Yucatan, Mexico, so they can complete their education.  Generous contributions from residents, visitors, and supporters of the Yucatan coast area will help our students finish secondary (grades 7-9), graduate from prep (grades 10-12), and be better prepared for the future.

Donate at http://progresoapoyoprogram.org/

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SEE Turtles    

Sea turtles around the world are threatened with extinction. SEE Turtles helps turtles and communities by inspiring people to get active in conservation efforts. We have helped coastal communities save more than 10 million hatchlings on 60 beaches, clean up thousands of pounds of plastic, and reduce the illegal turtle trade.

https://www.seeturtles.org/ 

Donate at https://www.seeturtles.org/giving-tuesday

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Team Diabetes of Second Life    

The mission of Team Diabetes of Second Life is to spread awareness about diabetes and to fundraise in the virtual world of Second Life! We are an official and authorized team of The American Diabetes Association!

https://www.teamdiabetessl.org/

Donate to the American Diabetes Association through their team page:  http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=11304578&pg=personal&fr_id=13741

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Virtual Ability    

Virtual Ability® is a non-profit corporation that enables people with a wide range of disabilities to thrive in online virtual worlds. Founded in 2007, we offer peer support and a community enriched with educational, social, and entertainment opportunities. We also work with professionals to conduct evidence-based virtual world research. Virtual Ability, Inc. organizes and hosts two acclaimed international conference series each year: the International Disability Rights Affirmation Conference and the Virtual Ability Mental Health Symposium. These conferences bring together noted researchers, entrepreneurs, advocates, and thought leaders from around the world.  

https://virtualability.org/

Donate at https://virtualability.org/make-a-donation/

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Grant Seeking for Virtual World Nonprofits for February 7th Nonprofit Commons meeting

join us Friday, February 7 at the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life for “Grant Seeking for Virtual World Nonprofits” with Alyse M. Dunavant-Jones, an independent Digital Curation / Asset Management Consultant and Assistant Director for the Community Virtual Library, a project under the 501(c)(3) nonprofit New Media Arts, Inc.

Grants are a Nonprofit’s best friend. In fact, many funders only invest in nonprofits and their projects. So why are grants so elusive for virtual world-based nonprofits? Based on her experience grant seeking for the Community Virtual Library, Alyse will explain challenges for virtual world nonprofits, the types of information funders expect, project-types that appeal to funders, and steps to take before grant seeking. Alyse will also share free resources for grant seeking and writing.

Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting
Friday, January 24, 8:30 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater
http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

AGENDA (all times below PT)
8:30 am Introductions
8:45 am Mentors Central & Updates
9:00 am Featured Discussion – Grant Seeking for Virtual World Nonprofits
9:50 am Community Open Mic & Announcements

The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to connect communities for social good through education, networking, and collaboration. http://nonprofitcommons.org

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

Understanding Lag and Graphics Settings for the January 24 Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Too Laggy? On Friday, January 24 at 8:30 AM SLT at the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life Weekly Meeting join us for a presentation by Bluezy Bleac on understanding “lag” and how to deal with it. Bluezy has been part of the Firestorm Viewer Support Team longer than there has been Firestorm and has been teaching about it and the grid for nearly 9 years. She will be explaining the things that cause lag we encounter in Second Life, the reasons behind each, and possible solutions for each of them, along with going over graphic settings.
 
This is the first in a two-part workshop being led by Bluezy on understanding, optimizing, and enhancing your experience in Second Life. The second workshop will be next Friday, January 31st and focuses on avatar customization.
 
Join us in Second Life!
 
Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, January 24, 8:30 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 
 
AGENDA (all times below PT) 
8:30 am Introductions 
8:45 am Mentors Central & Updates
9:00 am Featured Discussion – Understanding Lag and Graphics Settings
9:50 am Community Open Mic & Announcements
 
The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to connect communities for social good through education, networking, and collaboration. http://nonprofitcommons.org

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

Tour of the Hero’s Walk for the January 17th Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Join Nonprofit Commons Friday, January 17th for an interactive field trip  of the Hero’s Walk with Ludova / Eleanor Ide. The Hero Walk is a quest reflection for people to explore their own lives using the teachings of Joseph Campbell’s “Hero with 1000 Faces” and Max Luscher’s “The Luscher Color Test”. Ludova’s motto is “We are all heroes. Every hero is needed.”
 
Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, November 17th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 
http://bit.ly/NPCinSL
 
AGENDA (all times below PT) 
8:30 am Introductions 
8:45 am Mentors Central & Updates
9:00 am Hero’s Walk Tour
9:50 am Community Open Mic & Announcements
 
The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to connect communities for social good through education, networking, and collaboration. http://nonprofitcommons.org
 #VirtualGood

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

One-of-a-Kind(ness) Winterfest Celebration for the December 20th Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Join us Friday, December 20 for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life meeting, for our One-of-a-Kind(ness) Winterfest Celebration Ice Skating Party at 8:30 AM SLT! It is time to bundle up, put on some ice skates, and grab a cup of hot cocoa with friends in Second Life! Our color theme is frosty spectrum colors!

We will start our meeting at NPC Plush and then head over to the CommonGround ice rink at NPC Aloft. 

Visit http://snowflakes.barkleyus.com/ or http://mandalamaker.online/snowflakemaker.php and download your file to help with the décor to be added during the party!

See you at 8:30 AM PT/SLT at NPC http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

 

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

No Dec 29 Meeting – Next NPC Meeting Dec 6 on #OSCC19

Nonprofit Commons in Second Life will not be meeting this Friday, November 29 to observe the US Thanksgiving holiday. NPC is grateful for such an amazing community.
 
Our next NPC meeting is December 6th featuring a preview of the #OSCC19 Opensimulator Community Conference. For more info on #OSCC19 & to register, go to: https://conference.opensimulator.org/2019/register-now/
 
Don’t forget that this Tuesday is Giving Tuesday and a great time to reach out to your nonprofit supporters!
 
You can also donate to AvaCon, Inc. – the fiscal sponsor of the Nonprofit Commons community. Go to https://www.avacon.org/blog/donate/  or donate via PayPal to board@avacon.org to support AvaCon and the work it does to connect communities within virtual worlds like Second Life, OpenSImulator, High Fidelity, and others.
 
If you would like to help support NPC directly, you can send a donation in Second Life to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor
 
Much gratitude,
Joyce Bettencourt aka Rhiannon Chatnoir

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

Autumn Tour NPC Resource Library for the November 22 Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Join us at the Nonprofit Commons on Friday, November 22nd for an Autumn tour of the Nonprofit Commons library led by Valerie Hill (Valibrarian Gregg in SL) of the Community Virtual Library – https://communityvirtuallibrary.org/. Visit the library with fall decor, to see new resources and the “Thankful for our Communities” theme. Come with any resources you might want to share – we will have opportunities to contribute relevant resources for nonprofits and virtual world projects.

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting
Friday, November 22nd, 8:30 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater
http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

AGENDA (all times below PT)
8:30 am Introductions & Updates
8:45 am Mentors Central & Announcements
9:00 am Autumn Tour NPC Resource Library
9:50 am Community Open Mic & Announcements

The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to connect communities for social good through education, networking, and collaboration. http://nonprofitcommons.org

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

The Writer’s Craft, Developing Your Voice for November 15 Nonprofit Commons

Join us at the Nonprofit Commons on Friday, November 15th as we bring stories to life in a workshop led by Cynthia Calongne (Lyr Lobo in SL)The Writer’s Craft, Developing Your Voice supporting fiction, memoir, education and nonprofits. Everyone has a story to share!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, November 15th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater 
http://bit.ly/NPCinSL
 
AGENDA (all times below PT) 
8:30 am Introductions & Updates
8:45 am Mentors Central & Announcements
9:00 am Featured Discussion – The Writer’s Craft, Developing Your Voice
9:50 am Community Open Mic & Announcements
 
 
The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to connect communities for social good through education, networking, and collaboration. http://nonprofitcommons.org
 
 
The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is peer governed and funded! If you would like to help support NPC, you can donate via PayPal to donate@nonprofitcommons.com or send a donation in world to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

Nonprofit Commons on tour for IDRAC 2019

Join Nonprofit Commons on November 1st and 2nd for the NonProfit Commons in Second Life meeting featuring a field trip to Virtual Ability, Inc. and the International Disability Rights Affirmation Conference (IDRAC). The conference will take place virtually in Second Life at The Sojourner Auditorium on Virtual Ability. See you there! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Virtual%20Ability/54/170/23

Please check out their website for details at https://virtualability.org/idrac-2019/

Watch live video stream at https://youtu.be/HzrqZ0K57VI

 

The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to create a community for nonprofits to explore and learn about virtual worlds, foster connections, and discover the many ways in which nonprofits might utilize the unique environment of Second Life to achieve their missions.

http://nonprofitcommons.org

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir