American Baptist Churches

Lyndonville First Congregational Church in Lyndonville, VT, is a proud member of the United Church of Christ (UCC), dedicated to fostering a community rooted in faith, service, and justice. The church embraces a mission of inclusivity, supporting a variety of ministries focused on social justice, health, and human services, while encouraging spiritual growth through worship and educational initiatives. With a rich history since its establishment, the church actively participates in broader UCC initiatives, providing resources, support, and opportunities for engagement within the local and global community. Their commitment to love of neighbor and service is reflected in various programs aimed at addressing issues such as economic justice, environmental stewardship, and LGBTQ advocacy. 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.

Church Street Publishing Inc is a small independent publishing company based in Ferrisburgh, VT. Specializing in a variety of genres, they focus on bringing unique and diverse voices to the literary world. With a commitment to quality and creativity, Church Street Publishing Inc works closely with authors to bring their stories to life and connect with readers on a deeper level. Generated from their business information