Adoption often is a traumatic experience for adoptees. Unfortunately, the effects often live on to adulthood, including struggles with identity, intimacy, and guilt. I'm an early thirties adult adoptee. Try as I may to shake everything from my childhood, I accept I have issues that simply will be a part of me. The problem is that stressors often set off periods of intense isolation and depression. Very few people understand what we go through, so I'm starting this meetup so that we can get tog …

This is a group for anyone interested in clogging and helping Pound Dogs/Cats get very needed medical attention. Clogger For P.A.I.N. (Pound Animals In Need Of Medical Attention) will get together to clog at events, fundraisers, dance parties, support other nonprofit rescues and groups that support our shelter dogs and cats.  Our sole purpose is to raise money to help with medical bills for dogs and cats that are in need of attention.  We will  coordinate with activity directors in order to perf …

Do you ever feel like the oldest mom in your play group? Are you longing to meet other women who lived the 80's versus those who were born in them? This group is for women who have entered into motherhood later in life and are looking to find others in this special niche! I am hoping to find a group of moms (first time, adoptive, single, stay at home, working, step-moms...) 35+ who are interested in meeting other women who are experiencing the joy of parenthood at this stage of their lives. I am …

Welcome! This meetup group is for those who practice kindness and non-violence toward all animals and would like to see a moral paradigm shift, whereby animals are no longer regarded as resources to be owned and used. As vegans we choose not to commission the exploitation of animals when it comes to our choices for food, clothing and entertainment. You are encouraged to join if you are not yet vegan but are interested in becoming vegan. Whether you're the sort that takes the immediate plunge an …

COGA is a group designed for those affected by PCOS living in Arizona. We aim to educate, encourage, support and create friendships by those affected by this encumbering disease. COGA’s goal is to encourage PCOS women to live healthy lives, and support each other through the difficult challenges like infertility, adoption, weight gain or other hormonal imbalances. We hold monthly meetups at restaurants, and will do other activities throughout the year.

The Mormon Transhumanist Association is an international nonprofit organization that promotes change toward radical flourishing in creativity and compassion through technology and religion, as outlined in the Transhumanist Declaration and the Mormon Transhumanist Affirmation. We support discussion and public awareness of emerging technologies, defend the right of individuals in free and democratic societies to adopt technologies that expand human capacities, and anticipate and propose solutions …

In 2000, a U.N. Security Council resolution was unanimously adopted (U.N.S.C.R. 1325, hereafter referred to as 1325). The resolution was designed to create a framework for empowering half the world’s population as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace in countries threatened and affected by war, violence, and insecurity, we know in our hearts there is work to be done on our own soil. While other countries are well on their way with action plans, the US seems to be stalled in " …

The Underground Railroad Rescued Kitty Network (URRKN), started on October 31, 2011, is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) pending organization that arranges safe transportation for rescued cats from foster/shelter to forever homes. We smile every mile! Safety and security are always our first consideration. ♥ We operate solely on the kindness of our donors. If you would like to help us and no amount is too small please send your donations to: Our PayPal address for online giving is: Funding@urrkn.com T …