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Bently Holdings is a long time supporter of Global Green, the pioneering national organization focused on curbing Global Warming, eliminating weapons of mass destruction and providing clean, safe drinking water for those who lack it. More recently Global Green has engaged in the largest green rebuilding effort in New Orleans using all sustainable building materials and responsible practices. Christopher and Amber Marie Bently sit on the Global Green fund raising committee and look for ways to further the effort and reach of Global Greens actions.

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The Coral Reef Alliance is a non profit organization based in San Francisco dedicated to the protection of coral reefs throughout the world. By integrating responsible sustainable tourism, community partnerships and ecosystem management, Coral is fighting for the survival of more than 50% of the worlds coral reefs now in danger of complete destruction. The Bently’s are avid divers and have seen pristine reefs ruined by humanity’s callus treatment of the oceans. Not all of the time Coral’s teams is spent in the magical waters around the world. The Coral Reef Alliance is a Mac based non-profit and Bently Holdings is also an Apple based company so it is natural that we donate our technology to Coral whenever possible. Bently Holdings is very proud to support such a worthy organization in their efforts to preserve one of natures most precious treasures.

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Bently Holdings has long been a strong supporter of the Point Reyes Bird Observatory in support of their efforts to study and preserve the animals in and around the Farallon islands. The Point Reyes Bird Observatory, Founded in 1965, is dedicated to conserving birds, other wildlife and ecosystems through innovative scientific research and outreach. Many people may not know about the work of PRBO conservation science and if they do, probably not the extent of work they do. PRBO is involved in studies around the world and sits on one of the most sought after information databases of research information ever accumulated. The research done by PRBO is used by dozens of scientific and government agencies around the globe to determine not only the health of a particular ecosystem and its inhabitants but also what is first and foremost on everyones mind, the effects of Global Warming.

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September 2007 saw the launch of Amber Marie Bently jewelry on Union Square. The best part of the sold out event was that all proceeds and sales went to benefit the ROAR foundation and the Shambala preserve. Good friend Tippi Hedren came to support Amber and educate people on what Tippi does with her ROAR foundation. ROAR is dedicated to saving big game cats (we are talking lions and tigers here folks) who have been subject to abuse, improper care or management and in desperate need of a home. Most of her cats are born in captivity or orphaned and come to her in pretty bad shape. She cares for them and gives them a real home where they can be wild again at the Shambala preserve on her ranch in southern California. It takes $75,000.00 a month to care for her cats so please join the Bently’s in supporting Tippi’s endeavor to love and care for these majestic creatures.

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Do you want clean air, clean water and open spaces. Of course you do but these days it takes tough-minded advocacy to win concrete results for our environment, especially when powerful interests or profound ignorance stand in the way of environmental progress. Environment California focus’s exclusively on protecting California’s air, water and open spaces. They work to speak out and take action at the local, state and national levels to improve the quality of our environment and our lives. Environment California is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization with over 30 years of success in tackling California’s top environmental problems. Bently Holdings is proud to be an annual sponsor of Environment California and look forward to more positive change in our grand state.

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In September of 2001 while still looking for a tenant, the Bently’s donated use of the retail space at 240 Stockton and Maiden Lane to the World Wildlife Foundation. Together with the WWF Bently Holdings held an event to raise the consciences of endangered species throughout the world. It is hard to imagine that people would drive a species out of existence but it has been happening for hundreds of years. Even today illegal poaching endangers hundreds of animals that would otherwise be growing in numbers if it weren’t for black market trade. It is easy not to pay attention when things are not happening on your doorstep which is why the WWF global outreach program was not only necessary but intoxicating. Fire throwers, international cirque, musical performances and a star studded attendance marked a successful night in the battle of raising our awareness of what can be done and gathering people motived to do something about it. Bently Holdings is proud to support the WWF in it’s ceaseless efforts.

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