Organizations and Citizen-Activist Resources
The Fund For Public Interest Research (FFPIR)
The
Fund for Public Interest Research is a national nonprofit organization
working to increase the visibility, membership and political power of
the nation’s leading environmental and progressive groups. The Fund for
Public Interest Research is best known for its canvass programs. Over
the years The Fund has developed the nation's largest and most
effective network for door-to-door and street canvassing—signing up
members in high traffic, public places. The Fund signs up
sustainers—members who commit to automatic monthly contributions from a
checking account or credit card—as well as one-time contributors. The
Fund for Public Interest Research works with Environment Minnesota in Minneapolis and other cities throughout Minnesota.
Environment America is a federation of state-based, citizen-funded environmental advocacy organizations of which Environment Minnesota is a part. Our professional staff in 23 states and Washington, D.C., combines independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for the environment. Environment America, the new home of U.S. PIRG's environmental work, draws on 30 years of success in tackling environmental problems.