PL's Think Tank

Working to get the AWSC Congressional Proposal introduced is not as much fun as doing the service the AWSC would dramatically expand.  To add in-field experience to PLI and PLEF's efforts, I am about to do another Habitat Build in Ethiopia.  You can help fund the trip with a tax deductible check donation to People's Lobby's Education Foundation (359 Jean St. Mill Valley, CA 94941). Thanks.  We need financial help.

As Stephanie Banas of a Brazil Habitat Build says:

"Global Village trips are a wonderful way to experience Habitat's mission at its very center.  Giving sweat and time toward the goals of the host affiliate provides a sense of "Habitatitis" surpassing anything we might catch while sitting at a desk."

Peoples Lobby's Education Foundation (PLEF) is a  501(c)(3), eligible for tax deductible donations. 

(aka) People's Lobby's Think Tank (PLTT)

On July 15, 2006 the IRS granted tax exemption to Peoples Lobby Educational Foundation as a 501(c) (3).  To make tax deductible donations to educational and research projects make your contribute to "Peoples Lobby's Educational Foundation."

People’s Lobby Education Foundation (“PLEF”) is a nonpartisan public policy research organization whose mission is to inform and shape selected policy decisions in government and the private sector by researching, analyzing and educating the public on key community issues that affect the lives of common citizens or the everyday, hardworking people who are often too busy to know and understand the intricacies that affect their lives; promoting informed and active citizen participation in the democratic process; and otherwise enabling people to seek positive solutions to public policy issues.  PLEF supports the charitable and educational work of People’s Lobby, Inc. (“PLI”), its affiliated IRC 501(c)(4) organization.

To facilitate the accomplishment of its mission, PLEF may engage in, sponsor (or co-sponsor), or otherwise be associated with, the creation, development, administration and funding of the following planned programs and activities:

Research and Analysis.  PLEF’s nonpartisan research and analysis covers social, cultural, economic, educational and policy issues that affect the everyday lives of common citizens and is aimed at seeking positive solutions to such issues.  The research and analysis activities may be conducted by PLEF directors, staff and/or volunteers.

Forums and Presentations.  PLEF’s forums, training sessions, discussions, debates, and other presentations educate the public and promote education on a variety of social, cultural, economic, educational and policy issues.  These presentations help inform citizens and encourage their civic participation so that they may make individual and community decisions that result in a healthier, more peaceful world.  The forums and presentations shall be held at various venues, including schools, colleges, churches and other religious institutions, community meeting halls, and other locations provided by civic groups, social welfare organizations and other nonprofits.  The presentations, which shall initially be held primarily in the State of California , shall be given by PLEF directors, staff and/or volunteers and may feature guest speakers who have relevant expertise.

Educational Materials.  PLEF’s educational materials are also focused on key social, cultural, economic, educational and policy issues.  The materials include articles, reports, brochures, pamphlets, tapes and videos either produced or selected by PLEF.  Educational materials will be made available at PLEF forums and presentations, by requested order, and/or on PLEF’s website.

Volunteerism.  PLEF’s activities to support, organize and encourage volunteerism focuses on short-term work-learning experiences with other organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Peace Corps Encore, the Red Cross, Head Start and Doctors Without Borders.  PLEF believes that these practical real world learning experiences will engender in citizens a deeper understanding of social and public policy needs, including those on which PLEF is focused.

Fundraising.  PLEF’s fundraising activities are detailed in Items 4a and 4d of Part VIII of this attachment.