Community Christian Fellowship

The Royal Arcanum, based in Boston, MA, is one of the oldest fraternal benefit societies in the United States, dedicated to providing life insurance and annuities that protect families while supporting community initiatives. As a nonprofit organization, its profits are reinvested into local neighborhoods through scholarships and charitable activities, distinguishing it from traditional insurers. Members of the Royal Arcanum enjoy a range of benefits, including social outings, educational loans, and a quarterly publication that highlights the society's fraternal works. The organization fosters a sense of community and volunteerism, encouraging members to make a positive impact in their surroundings. Generated from the website

"If H2E is going to meet its waste reduction goals of 50 percent by 2010 and its goal of virtual elimination of mercury by 2005, we need to throw the net far and wide in the health care industry, and our Champions for Change award winners are excelling in that effort, " said H2E coordinator Laura Brannon.The New Hampshire Hospital Association actively promotes the concepts of waste reduction, pollution prevention and energy efficiency to New Hampshire hospitals. NHHA communicates environmental news and resources through "STAT Green, " a quarterly environmental newsletter, and its Web site, www.nhha.org. It recently established the New Hampshire Hospitals for a Healthy Environment network, whose primary goal is to reduce both the volume and toxicity of hospital waste and to advance the goals of H2E. Additionally, NHHA provides environmental education programs. This June, NHHA will offer "Reducing Our Ecological Footprint, " a workshop that will present opportunities to minimize health care's environmental impact through improved purchasing and disposal choices."We're proud to be recognized for our environmental improvement efforts." said Debbie Augustine, environmental affairs coordinator at NHHA. "Our involvement in H2E reflects our belief that one critical way to promote the health of our communities is to protect the environment we all share."NHHA was one of 11 organizations in the U.S. chosen to receive the Champion's for Change Award at the First Annual H2E Environmental Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 8th at the annual meeting of the American Hospital Association in Washington, DC.

The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is a spiritual community based in Boston, MA, that emphasizes justice, love, learning, and hope. With a commitment to inclusivity and social justice, the UUA provides a supportive environment for individuals to explore their faith and engage in meaningful action. Grounded in a rich history, the UUA advocates for the rights and dignity of all people, including immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community. Through various programs and initiatives, it encourages congregational involvement and promotes a diverse, open-minded approach to spiritual practice and community engagement. Generated from the website