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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Collaborative Virtual World Projects for Educators for September 20, 2019 Nonprofit Commons

At 8:30 AM SLT on Friday, September 20, the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life hosts for “Collaborative Virtual World Projects for Educators” with Valerie Hill / Valibrarian Gregg as part of the Virtual Worlds MOOC! 
 
Explore ways to highlight your virtual world work through collaboration of communities and transdisciplinary methods including art, computer science, librarianship, teaching, archival, music & other fields.
 
Please join us in Second Life
8:30 AM PT / SLT,
Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater at http://bit.ly/NPCinSL
 
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

September 13th – Nonprofit Commons 12th Birthday Celebration!

This Friday, September 13th, join us for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life 12th Birthday Celebrations!
 
We are encouraging you to dress in white outfits, come with little gifts for people to wear, and an inclusive story for you to share for “What’s the Scoop?” Community Stories at Plush at 8:30 AM SLT and Ice Cream Social Good Dance Party at 6:00 PM SLT!
 
Come celebrate and share your amazing experiences working in Second Life and #VirtualGood!
 
Join us in Second Life!
 
Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, September 13th, 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 Announcements
9:00 am NPC 12th Birthday Celebration – “What’s the Scoop?” Community Stories
9:50 am Community Open Mic 
 
Then at 6:00 PM SLT – Ice Cream Social Good Dance Party 
 
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

9/6 NPC Meeting: All About The Fact’s Game Show

This Friday, September 6th at the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life, Kent Danitz is presenting “All About The Fact’s Game Show”. AATF is an inworld educational game show that is a not for profit group helping to educate and create fun for others in Second Life. He will be sharing about how they got started in SL, what games they do, and about their educational program. To quote Kent, “I have been in SL since early 2009, I have to always been one to give give give and help help help.
 
Also, Gentle Heron will share tips to achieve Inbox Zero for Mentor Central! 
 
Join us in Second Life!
 
Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, September 6th, 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 – All About The Fact’s Game Shows
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

No Nonprofit Commons Meeting Friday August 30th

Nonprofit Commons in Second Life will not be hosting a weekly meeting this week due to the Labor Day holiday weekend in the US. 
 
Though we won’t be meeting, you can enjoy some videos of the amazing people and projects that make up NPC! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBbCCN1eQ2t5Ewfk5OgkMHNnoY8Xx0gAh
 
Thank you to all those who attend our NPC weekly meetings and other events. We will meet next on Friday, September 6th, at 8:30 AM PT.
 
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 donate in world to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor

Written by: Rhiannon Chatnoir

Open Forum for the August 23rd Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Join us Friday, August 23rd for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life meeting, which will feature an open forum and is a chance to share success stories, solutions, tech tools, and updates on what other NPC community members are working on. It will also be an opportunity to discuss upcoming events and ask any burning tech, social media, or community questions you might have and discuss upcoming events like the Virtual Worlds MOOC #VWMOOC19.

Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, August 23rd, 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 – Open Forum
  • 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

Lavender Field. Feed a Smile Tour for the August 16th Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Please join us August 16 at 8:30 AM SLT for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life Friday Meeting as Brique Topaz of Feed a Smile leads us on a field trip to Lavender Field. Feed a Smile is a Second Life charity project for Live & Learn in Kenya Int’l – English Page. Brique will share about this virtual space that makes a difference in the real world. 

 
Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, August 16th, 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
8:55 am Community Open Mic & Announcements
9:00 am Field Trip – Lavender Field. Feed a Smile
 
We will start at Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater and then the tour starts at 9 AM. 
 
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

Community Virtual Library (CVL) Hypergrid Resource Library Tour for August 9th NPC Meeting

Please join us on Friday, August 9th at 8:30 AM SLT for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life Meeting we will feature Valibrarian / Valerie Hill leading us on a tour of the Community Virtual Library (CVL) Hypergrid Resource Library in AvaCon Inc. or Kitely Grid. The vision with this project is to help educators new to OpenSim learn about what hypergridding is so they can connect to educational communities across multiple virtual worlds.
 
Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, August 9th, 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
9:55 am Community Open Mic & Announcements
9:00 am Featured Discussion – Community Virtual Library (CVL) Hypergrid Resource Library Tour
 
We will start at Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater and then the tour starts at 9 AM. Look for this poster and get set up ahead of time by picking up the notecard containing detailed instructions to access these other virtual world grids at Plush in Second Life. You can also get info on how to access AvaCon grid at https://www.avacon.org/blog/avacon-grid/.
 
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

The Writer’s Craft: Writers on Fire for the July 19th Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Please join us on Friday, July 19th at 8:30 AM SLT for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life Meeting will feature Cynthia Calongne (lyr Lobo in Second Life) explore tips for how to add pizzazz to our nonprofit literature, open education resource (OER) materials, technical writing, and a few surprising opportunities for freelance work.

image of Cherry Manga at HyperGrid International Expo / HIE 2017 

 
Join us in Second Life!
 
Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, July 19th, 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: Writers on Fire
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

Welcome Wagon a Discussion on Mentoring New Users for the July 12 Nonprofit Commons Meeting

Please join us on Friday, July 12th at 8:30 AM SLT for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life Meeting where Buffy Bye / Buffy Beale and Renne Emiko Brock / Zinnia Zauber lead a forum on “Welcome Wagon – What I wish I knew arriving in Second Life and the Nonprofit Commons”. We are all mentors as we all invite new folks to actively engage in the virtual learning environment of Second Life. What successful to hooked you and what did you miss in your early newbie days? Please share your fun snapshots to add to our collection as we plan to celebrate 12 years of NPC! #VirtualGood

 
Join us in Second Life!
 
Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting 
Friday, July 12th, 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 – Welcome Wagon
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