Grandmothers (not necessarily biological) and all women concerned about future generations are invited to join our fight for our future that includes:
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Pure water
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Clean air
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Renewable energies
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A healthy, sustainable environment
Devoted to education and empowerment, 100Grannies.org members actively witness to Mother Earth’s endangered future through…
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Participating in fairs, exhibits, parades, and festivals
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Mounting displays and staffing booths in colleges and universities, schools, and libraries
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Influencing elected officials at all levels to develop and implement alternatives to fossil fueled-based energy and transportation
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Writing informed articles and letters to the editor
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Sponsoring films and speakers at The Senior Center
Educate – Advocate – Agitate
100Grannies began in April, 2012 and has been active ever since. To learn more, please use the menu on the black bar at the top to view many informational items under Post, learn about activities of each Team, or review past events in the Archive.
View this NBC News video about 100Grannies and view this video about 100Grannies made by UI students
Read this USA Today article about 100Grannies and other senior climate activists
Review articles about and by 100Grannies in the Publicity section including numerous op eds and letters to the editor on pressing topics
Click to download a set of 100Grannies powerpoint slides about our activities
Why grannies?
Email us: 100granniesiowacity@gmail.com
and visit our Facebook group: 100Grannies