Earth Day was founded50 years ago today with a single purpose to demonstrate support for environmental protection. in Demonstrating this support many people have gathered together to help raise money. One of these charities is called The Alliance for the Great Lakes. These supporters’ goal is to include tens of thousands of people each year to volunteer, educate the young, and research to help make sure the Lakes are a healthy and safe place to be. Another cause inspired by Earth Day is the Earth Day Network. This Environmental movement has dedicated itself to educating and inspiring people of all ages across the world. The network has registered more than one million environmental voters and created a Green Ribbon Schools Program.Their cause has even been honored by Pope Francis.