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Mission: The mission of the Society of Environmental Journalists is to strengthen the quality, reach and viability of journalism across all media to advance public understanding of environmental issues. Objectives: SEJ provides critical support to journalists of all media in their efforts to cover complex issues of the environment responsibly. SEJ addresses its mission and vision through effective programs designed by and for journalists who produce environmental coverage. Benefits and opportunities of programs and membership will be extended to journalists on varied beats, to students and all those who will be expanding and defining the field in years to come. SEJ is constantly developing new initiatives to: - educate on emerging issues and beat basics; - protect freedom of information on environment-related issues; - build bridges between scientists and journalists; - foster peer communication and networks of credible sources; - provide recognition of excellence and support for media projects; and - provide vision and leadership for the field through creative projects and strategic partnerships. Activities: Through combined efforts of board, staff, members and appropriate partners, the Society of Environmental Journalists offers unique educational programs and services, primarily for professional journalists, educators and students, including annual and regional conferences, tours, meet-ups and training events; daily EJToday headlines and summaries, with supporting links; Twitter feed from @SEJorg; weekly SEJournal, TipSheet and other publications; Freedom of Information WatchDog project; SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment; mini grants through the Fund for Environmental Journalism; members-only listservs; mentoring program; website-based resources; and a lively membership network of journalists and academics. SEJ also acts to raise awareness among philanthropists, editors, news managers, publishers, and other key decision-makers in the media on the value and importance of environmental news reporting. Non-members are welcome to participate in SEJ programs, especially the annual conference. In the spirit of promoting government transparency, an informed democratic process, and press freedoms, SEJ strives to hold its own actions as a model of transparency. To that end, it is SEJ policy for all SEJ events, educational programs, services and other activities to be held on the record. Events or conference sessions held solely to facilitate story or book idea pitching to editors and/or publishers are excepted from this policy. Any additional proposed exceptions must receive approval from the Executive Committee of the SEJ Board of Directors. Exceptions to this policy granted by the SEJ Board and the terms of information use must be disclosed clearly to event speakers and attendees as soon as possible.

As the “voice of the valley” the aim of KDPI is to build and strengthen community through (connecting…) and content designed to stimulate interest, awareness, compassion and participation in education, the arts and culture, and our unique natural environment. KDPI is conscious of the ever-fluctuating demographics in the area and is committed to growing and adapting to meet the emerging needs of this incredible and vibrant community.

Inspiring Richmond youth to become confident and capable writers with the skills necessary to succeed in citizenship, college and career.

The mission of the Connecticut News Project (d/b/a The Connecticut Mirror) is to increase the level of civic engagement among the state’s residents so that they can more effectively participate in the development of public policy and hold public officials accountable for understanding and addressing the state’s needs. Successfully advancing this mission will result in more informed and politically engaged residents, greater transparency in policy-making, and a stronger democracy.

Project Twenty1 has an EPIC mission. We Educate, Promote, Inspire, and Connect creatives through film and animation programs in the Greater Philadelphia area that attract participants from all over the world. We help turn artistic passions into careers. We help unite the world of independent artists, allow them direct paths to their audiences, and at the same time build the cultural and artistic scene in Philadelphia and beyond. We create a network of support, promotion, and distribution through which motivated filmmakers and artists can get their work seen internationally. And in the process, we witness the birth of exciting new creative relationships and truly original, entertaining films.

To organize and manage a monthly film series and an annual film festival that serves the educational, cultural and entertainment needs of the LGBT community and our allies. Through the OUT at the Movies series and the OUT at the Movies Int'l LGBT Film Fest, we celebrate domestic and international film as part of our mission to enrich our community.

Pride Films and Plays presents plays and films which reflect the LGBTQ Community while remaining essential viewing for all.

Founded in 1967, Blue Ridge PBS is the sole public multimedia enterprise serving 4 million individuals in portions of five states. The station’s coverage area includes southwestern Virginia and bordering counties in Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and North Carolina. Blue Ridge PBS is the four-time winner of regional Emmy Awards for documentaries and community service. As the region’s storyteller, Blue Ridge PBS offers outstanding informational, educational and cultural programming, along with an award-winning local production team devoted to regional issues and interests. No matter where you live, Blue Ridge PBS enriches your community through our local productions, national programming and educational initiatives. Based in Roanoke, Va., Blue Ridge PBS is comprised of three channels: WBRA-TV 15.1, Southwest Virginia PTV 15.2 and Blue Ridge PBS Kids 15.3.

Tupelo Press, Inc., which released its first five books in fall 2001, is an independent, literary press devoted to discovering and publishing works of poetry, literary fiction, and creative nonfiction by emerging and established writers. Tupelo Press is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit company.

NAMLE’s mission is to be the leading voice, convener and resource to foster critical thinking and effective communication for empowered media participation. We define both education and media broadly. Education includes both formal and informal settings, classrooms and living rooms, in school and after school, anywhere that lifelong learners can be reached. Media includes digital media, computers, video games, radio, television, mobile media, print, and communication technologies that we haven’t even dreamed of yet.

To research, write, create, produce, distribute and make available to the public, educational films on subjects of alternate lifestyles and minority issues and cultural history. To distribute educational motion pictures of women's and gay-created media and distribute such works to public television and other general and special audience outlets. To provide education and counsel to other filmmakers in the development, production and distribution of educational film, video and other media whose products are consistent with the purposes of the corporation.

Founded in 1993 to bridge the gap between policy and practice, The Center for Education Reform is the pioneer and leading voice for substantive change that transforms learning opportunities and outcomes for America’s children. The mission of the Center is to accelerate the growth of the education reform movement in ways that make available to families new and meaningful choices, give parents fundamental power over their children’s education, and allow teachers and schools to innovate in ways that transform student learning.