Over the years LifeSource has developed fruitful working relationships with local organizations on the forefront of environmental and sustainability movements, as well as lists of web resources we use to keep ourselves informed about important causes and health concerns.
Environmental Working Group (EWG) Works to protect kids from toxic chemicals in our food, water, air and the products we use every day. EWG uses research to help create federal policies that protect our children, our health, and our natural resources.
Non-GMO Project The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit collaboration of manufacturers, retailers, processors, distributors, farmers, seed companies and consumers.
Gluten Free Resources
Celiac.com Celiac.com has provided important celiac disease and gluten-free diet information and resources online since 1995 for people on gluten-free diets due to celiac disease, gluten intolerance, dermatitis herpetiformis, wheat allergy or other health reasons.
Gluten Free Girl and the Chef A beautiful blog about Gluten Free recipes and living (joyfully) with Celiac (she hates to call it a disease)
Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) GIG provides information, education and support to those with celiac disease (CD) / dermatitis hepetiformis (DH), their families, health care professionals, and the general public.
Gluten-Free Goddess Gluten-Free Goddess Karina serves up fresh, creative recipes with photographs and tips.
Glutenfreeda Glutenfreeda.com is an on-line gluten free cooking magazine helping those with Celiac Disease or gluten and wheat intolerances return to a normal way of cooking, eating and entertaining!
Health & Wellness
Salem Hospital Community Health Education Center The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) informs and empowers patients, families, community members and hospital staff by providing accurate health information and connecting them to appropriate hospital and community services and programs.
Organics & Natural Foods
Natural Products Association The nation’s largest and oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the natural products industry
Oregon Tilth A nonprofit research and education membership organization dedicated to biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture.
Provender Alliance A non-profit membership organization providing networking, outreach, and education to natural foods and related companies doing business in the Northwest.
The National Organic Program The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards.
Other Resources
Grist Environmental news and green living tips from Grist, the most recognizable voice in environmental journalism
Planet Green Sustainable Living, Energy Conservaton, Earth Day
Marion Polk Food Share Leading the hunger relief efforts throughout Marion and Polk counties. MPFS acquires and distributes the bulk of emergency food for over 80 direct-service agencies that serve as the charitable food relief network in Marion and Polk counties.
The Hands Project Educating people in every community about their moral and legal right to live free of abuse and violence.
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Resources
Over the years LifeSource has developed fruitful working relationships with local organizations on the forefront of environmental and sustainability movements, as well as lists of web resources we use to keep ourselves informed about important causes and health concerns.
Environment
Works to protect kids from toxic chemicals in our food, water, air and the products we use every day. EWG uses research to help create federal policies that protect our children, our health, and our natural resources.
The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit collaboration of manufacturers, retailers, processors, distributors, farmers, seed companies and consumers.
Gluten Free Resources
Celiac.com has provided important celiac disease and gluten-free diet information and resources online since 1995 for people on gluten-free diets due to celiac disease, gluten intolerance, dermatitis herpetiformis, wheat allergy or other health reasons.
A beautiful blog about Gluten Free recipes and living (joyfully) with Celiac (she hates to call it a disease)
GIG provides information, education and support to those with celiac disease (CD) / dermatitis hepetiformis (DH), their families, health care professionals, and the general public.
Gluten-Free Goddess Karina serves up fresh, creative recipes with photographs and tips.
Glutenfreeda.com is an on-line gluten free cooking magazine helping those with Celiac Disease or gluten and wheat intolerances return to a normal way of cooking, eating and entertaining!
Health & Wellness
The Community Health Education Center (CHEC) informs and empowers patients, families, community members and hospital staff by providing accurate health information and connecting them to appropriate hospital and community services and programs.
Organics & Natural Foods
The nation’s largest and oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the natural products industry
A nonprofit research and education membership organization dedicated to biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture.
Research and Action Center for the Organic, Buy local, and Fair trade movements.
A non-profit membership organization providing networking, outreach, and education to natural foods and related companies doing business in the Northwest.
The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards.
Other Resources
Environmental news and green living tips from Grist, the most recognizable voice in environmental journalism
Sustainable Living, Energy Conservaton, Earth Day
Tons of useful info
Worthy Causes
Leading the hunger relief efforts throughout Marion and Polk counties. MPFS acquires and distributes the bulk of emergency food for over 80 direct-service agencies that serve as the charitable food relief network in Marion and Polk counties.
Educating people in every community about their moral and legal right to live free of abuse and violence.