Global Environment Fund; inception 1990; provides financing and support to companies that contribute to environmentally quality, efficient use of energy, human health, and sustainable management of natural resources (202-789-4600)

Green Century Funds; 2 funds; inception 1992 & 1995; investment dollars go to help the environment --- the funds seek competitive returns while putting your money to work for cleaner air, cleaner water and a healthier planet (800-93-GREEN)

Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund; inception 2006; the fund seeks long-term appreciation investing in equity securities (US and non-US) of companies involved in alternative energy or energy technology sectors --- alternative energy includes, but is not limited to, power generated through solar, wind, hydroelectric, tidal wave, geothermal, biomass or biofuels --- energy technology includes technologies that enable these sources to be tapped and also various manners of storage and transportation of energy, including hydrogen and other types of fuel cells, batteries and flywheels, as well as technologies that conserve or enable more efficient use of energy (800-915-6566)

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Integrity Growth & Income Fund; inception 1995; a fund with a multi-cap orientation using a Barbell investment strategy --- refers constructive engagement through shareholder activism versus boycotting a company stock and particularly focused on animal rights in addition to environmental and tobacco screens (800-FIDELITY)

IPS Millennium Fund; effective 2005, IPS Millennium & New Frontier Funds have merged to become Integrity Growth & Income Fund

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Leviticus 25:23 Alternative Fund; inception 1983; a community development revolving loan fund founded by church groups located in the New York metropolitan area to channel investments into low-income communities by creating flexible financing to develop affordable housing, community facilities and childcare centers (914-606-9003)

Light Green Advisors; 3 funds; inception 1998 and 2000; LGA is an internationally recognized Seattle-based asset management firm founded to provide mainstream, environmentally aware investors with investment options that are environmentally and financially sound (206-547-8645)

Louisville Community Development Bank; a shareholder-owned, for-profit, FDIC-insured, commercial bank with a mission of improving the quality of life for Louisville's (KY) inner city residents (502-778-7000 or toll-free 866-273-8562)

Lutheran Brotherhood Aid Association for Lutherans --- see: Thrivent Financial

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MFS Union Standard Equity Fund; inception 1997; a pro-labor investment vehicle --- companies in this fund are screened by economists at the University of Notre Dame on the basis of the quality of their labor relations --- screening is done in close consultation with the MFS Labor Advisory Board consisting of leadership in the labor movement (800-225-2606)

Miller Howard Investments Better Than Bonds - Utilities; inception 1991; traditional utilities --- providers of water, gas, electric, and telecommunications services --- and some other essential services (waste disposal, natural gas and oil production, infrastructure equipment, and wireless communications companies) --- no nuclear-based utilities (845-679-9166)

MMA (Mennonite Mutual Aid) Praxis Funds; 5 funds; inception 1994 to 2001; stewardship investing's core values include respect for the dignity and value of all people, building a world at peace and free from violence, demonstrate a concern for justice in a global society, exhibitong responsible management practices, and supporting and involving communities (800-348-7468)

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National Cooperative Bank (NCB); personal, commercial, and multifamile banking services --- provides financial services and coop loans to US cooperatives and their members, nonprofits and other member-owned organizations 800-955-9622

New Alternatives Fund; inception 1982; emphasizes alternative energy and the environment and seeks investments in listed companies that have a positive impact on the environment --- different from funds that make their environmental contribution by only avoiding companies that harm the environment (631-423-7373 or 800-423-8383)

New Covenant Funds; 4 funds; inception 1999; faith-based mutual funds for those who wish to adopt socially responsible investing principles and/or support the mission of the Presbyterian Church (800-858-6127)

NPCA Microenterprise Fund; inception 2002; offered by The Calvert Foundation, the National Peace Corps Association and the Foundation for International Community Assistance --- invests in microcredit organizations to offer working capital and financial services for the economically active poor around the world in 21 developing countries throughout Latin America, Africa, and Eastern Europe (800-239-5911)

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Opportunities Credit Union; Vermont's Community Development Credit Union provides credit and other banking services not readily served by banks including low-income people, welfare recipients, immigrants, women, people of color, and microentrepreneurs --- promotes grass-roots community development in Vermont through home ownership, small business development, reliable transportation, financial stability, and economic literacy (802-865-3404 and 800-865-8328)

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