We have asked these organizations, whose mission centers, directly or indirectly, on the health and well being of children, to join us in the Turn It Off 4 Kids Initiative.  Please check back for updates as we continue to add to the list of organizations we contact. 

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Organizations & Updates

American Academy of Pediatrics
Mission: "To attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults."

Letter sent ~ 02 February 2015

American Cancer Society

Mission:  "The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service."

Letter sent ~ 

American Public Health Association

Mission:  "Improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status."

Letter sent ~ 02 February 2015

The Children's Environmental Health Network

Mission:  "A national multi-disciplinary organization whose mission is to protect the developing child from environmental health hazards and promote a healthier environment."

Letter sent ~ 02 February 2015

The Environmental Working Group

Mission:  "Our mission is to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment."

Letter sent ~ 02 February 2015

Healthy Schools Network, Inc.

Mission:  "Our policy campaigns address three core facets of environmental health at school: 1.) Child safe standards for school design, construction and siting; 2.)  child-safe policies for housekeeping and purchasing (targeting indoor air pollutants, mercury, pesticides and other toxics and the use of safer substitutes); and 3.) environmental public health services for children in harm's way".

Letter sent ~ 02 February 2015

Susan G. Komen Foundation

Mission:  "To save lives and end breast cancer forever."

Letter sent ~ 

National Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Mission:  "The overall purpose of PTA is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children".

Letter sent ~ 02 February 2015

Physicians for Social Responsibility

Mission:  "Physicians for Social Responsibility works to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival"

Letter sent ~ 02 February 2015

Teens Turning Green
Mission:  "Teens Turning Green is a student led global movement devoted to education and advocacy around environmentally sustainable and socially responsible choices for individuals, schools, and communities."
Letter sent ~ 02 February 2015

National Association of Independent Schools

Mission:  "NAIS serves as the national voice of independent education, advocating on behalf of its members. The association offers research and trend analysis, leadership and governance guidance, and professional development opportunities for school and board leaders."

Letter sent ~ 02 February 2015

The National Association of State Boards of Education

Mission:  " . . . serve as an unbiased broker for education decisionmaking, focusing on the big picture, articulating the long-term vision and needs of public education, and making policy based on the best interests of the public and the young people of America."

Letter sent ~ 02 February 2015

Response received 19 February 2015

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The National Catholic Educational Association

Mission:  "Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) is a professional membership organization that provides leadership, direction, and service to fulfill the evangelizing, catechizing, and teaching mission of the Church."

Letter sent ~ 02 February 2015
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