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First held in 1974 by the United Nations, World Environment Day–celebrated worldwide on June 5th each year–is a day for raising awareness about environmental issues that need our attention, includingÌýhuman overpopulation, global warming, pollution, and conservation.

More than ever before, our environment needs our protection. A 2020Ìýfound global greenhouse gas emissions dropped 17 percent in early April – a welcome silver lining of the coronavirus pandemic.ÌýThe plunge is equivalent to more than a billion tons of carbon dioxide that never made its way into the atmosphere. While this is fantastic news, it is not likely to be repeated unless we take action.

In recognition of #WorldEnvironmentDay2024, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are proud to call our members.

One of the most cost-efficient ways you can support these nonprofitsÌýis to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program?ÌýÌýto have your employer contact our team.) Click on each charity’s name above to learn more about their work, and to make a donation now!

• A Wider Circle: A Wider Circle’s mission is to end poverty through on-the-ground programs and services, as well as through the development of large-scale solutions to its root causes.ÌýAs part of their holistic approach, theyÌýsaveÌý12 million pounds of furniture from going into the landfill every single year. .
• Boy Scouts of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ National Capital Area:ÌýThe time spent by youth at Scout Camp is not only about building campfires and spending time in nature. Scouts may not realize it at the time, but all of the challenges, triumphs, teamwork, and fun they experienced at camp will help them on their way to becoming strong, confident leaders tomorrow. Guided by caring and committed mentors, boys gain self-confidence; develop leadership skills; learned about self-sacrifice and teamwork; embraced values like honesty and courage; showed respect for the outdoors; and simply have the time of their lives. That’s the adventure that Boy Scouts provides. Young people having fun, being happy, in an environment that fosters positive growth.Ìý.
• The Conservation Fund:ÌýThe Conservation Fund strives to protect our nation’s land, water, and wildlife by finding positive, lasting solutions to conserve these precious resources and species, and to achieve environmental and economic outcomes.Ìý
• Feeding ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ:ÌýFood waste is a pressing issue in our country, both at a commercial and consumer level. Not only does excessive food waste hit us hard in our bank accounts, but it also has a huge impact on the environment that we all share. Over 20% of landfill volume is comprised of food waste and 21% of all freshwater used goes toward the production of food that ends up being discarded.ÌýÌýto keep your food fresh and fight food waste. AndÌýÌýto see how Feeding ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ and its network of partners are working together to fight food waste with food rescue.
• Rails-to-Trails:ÌýSince 1986, Rails-to-Trails has worked from coast to coast, supporting the development of thousands of miles of rail-trails for millions to explore and enjoy, and to build healthier places for healthier people.Ìý.