Social investors employ and number of methods. Screening allows an investor to either add investments to their portfolio that match the investor's values, or remove investments that conflict with those values. Shareholder advocacy permits investors to get involved in companies, thereby effecting positive change from within. Community investing helps investors deliver their dollars directly to businesses and organizations that can have powerful and immediate impacts in specific geographic regions and communities…close to home or around the globe. The Social Investment Forum, First Affirmative Financial Network, our sponsors, and the internet are all great resources for learning more about how to become a social investor.