Organizations and Citizen-Activist Resources

The Fund For the Public Interest

The Fund for the Public Interest 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 the Public Interest 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 Maryland in Baltimore and other cities throughout Maryland.