The Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment (S.A.V.E.) was established in August, 1990 by a group of concerned citizens who wanted to make a difference and promote a love and appreciation for our natural world. It is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. S.A.V.E. has been recognized for its work by the National Environmental Awards Council, the Ohio House of Representatives, and the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.

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VISION

S.A.V.E. is a catalyst for individual and community action for sustainability.

MISSION

The Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment (S.A.V.E.) Inc. fosters a personal awareness and respect for the interrelatedness of ecology, spirituality, and sustainability. S.A.V.E. creates formal and informal life-long learning opportunities in collaboration with organizations at all levels — local, national, and global. S.A.V.E.’s activities are designed to empower individuals to values-based action for a just and sustainable world.

WE BELIEVE...

• That all life is connected and when one segment or area is well, then that wellness affects all other forms of life;;
  
• That we are spiritual beings whose existence is enhanced by beauty;
• That preservation of planet Earth is in our many hands, and that we are the caretakers of the gift of creation;
• That even though the pollution of our planet has spawned numerous environmental problems, it is not too late for individuals and groups to seek and apply the needed remedies;
• That when people with shared values set an agenda of action, link energies and plan strategies, disasters can be avoided, the beauty of nature can be preserved, and people can learn how to appreciate the beauty of planet Earth;
• That in order to preserve our planet Earth for future generations, educational programs must be provided to people of all ages so that the efforts to preserve the planet are successful.

OUR WORK

S.A.V.E. sponsors educational opportunities and other activities to further our vision for a more sustainable world including:

• Sponsoring bi-monthly public lectures
• Providing scholarships to underserved youth for Science Camps
• Providing Special Environmental Awards at Northwest District Science Day
• Presenting Environmental Awards at the annual Awards Night
• Publishing a quarterly newsletter
• Presenting at local conferences
• Recycling used printer copier cartridges and cell phones
• Collaborating with the Environmental Wellness Committee of the Sylvania Franciscan Village; the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania; Lourdes University and other outreach programs