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	Help Build a Community of Christian Earthkeepers</h1>
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	Au Sable Institute believes that every young person should have the opportunity to learn about God&#39;s good earth. With your support, we have inspired and educated thousands of people, including:</p>
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		Jack, a third-grade student from a local elementary school, who participated in an environmental education program and spent hours in the woods identifying plants and animals</li>
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		Rebecca, a sophomore in college, who took a summer class in Lake Ecology and developed stewardship plans for local lakes, streams, and wetlands</li>
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		Mark, a recent college graduate, who spent six weeks as an Environmental Education Intern and honed his skills as a Christian educator and leader</li>
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		Megan, a senior in college, who served as a research assistant for an externally funded study on determining best methods to reforest abandoned oil pads</li>
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	Each of these stories represents a changed life and a person who is better equipped to play a leadership role in caring for creation. Julia de Jong, a recent intern at Au Sable, was profiled in the alumni magazine of Redeemer University College. She had this to say about her time with us:</p>
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		<strong><em>&quot;I was able to take time to enjoy my work and also further develop my relationship with God by seeing His face in nature.&quot;</em></strong></p>
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	Read the rest of Julia&#39;s story on <a href="http://www.redeemer.ca/resound">www.redeemer.ca/resound</a></p>
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	Your gift will not only be an investment in a student&#39;s life but an investment in building a community of Christian earthkeepers.</p>
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	Make your gift today by clicking the &quot;Donate&quot; button below.</p>
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	You can also <strong>donate through the mail</strong> to:<br />
	&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies&#8232;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />
	&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7526 Sunset Trail NE&#8232;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />
	&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mancelona, MI&nbsp; 49659</p>
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	<em>Also, remember</em>:<br />
	<strong style="font-size: 12px;">Talk to your employer about a Matching Gift:</strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"> Matching gifts increase your giving power. Many employers have matching gift programs that contribute the same amount as its employees.&nbsp;</span></p>
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	<em><a href="http://www.ecfa.org" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="img-left" src="{filedir_5}ECFA_Accredited_Final_RGB_Small.png" style="float: right; width: 125px; height: 125px;" /></a>Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies is a registered 501(c)3 and your contributions are tax deductible.</em></p>
