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 2013-11-09 8:01 PM |
Elite  3972      Reno |  Subject: Tell us about a charity you supportWith the holidays comes the spirit of giving. Tell us about the charities you support. I am posting not so much as to find out which is most popular but to find out more about all of the great organizations out there. I started a list - please add on and tell us about ones you are passionate about. Thank you MoDs for fixing my poll!Edited by bootygirl 2013-11-09 8:03 PM |
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| Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support Might as well say it again. I'm giving a bunch to the Kidney Cancer Association http://www.kidneycancer.org/get-involved/give/donate-now/ Remember to give to CFC if you're government! Edited by DanielG 2013-11-09 8:24 PM |
| 2013-11-09 9:32 PM in reply to: Guest |
Master 2495 Atlanta, Georgia Silver member | Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support There are half a dozen or so organizations that I send checks to regularly, but my local community food bank is where I spend my time. I'm slowly learning about the path donated food takes before it reaches the needy. |
| 2013-11-10 9:05 AM in reply to: Guest |
| Alpharetta, Georgia | Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support I fund raise for the American Diabetes Association through Tour de Cure and recently fund raised for Oasis for Orphans helping children in Kenya orphaned from the AIDS crisis. The ADA is the most near and dear to my heart as my mom, sister and nephew all have Type 1 Diabetes. I volunteer my time at my local food bank packaging food packs for elementary and middle school-aged kids so they can have food to eat on the weekends. Yesterday we completed over 3,000 packs and those will be gone in a week. |
| 2013-11-11 8:01 AM in reply to: Guest |
Pro 5011 Twin Cities | Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support I am sure I am forgetting some, but the major ones in the last few years are: Rolling Dog Farm Midwest Akita Rescue Society Few other local animal groups Arthritis Foundation ProChoice Resources Minnesotans United For All Families |
| 2013-11-11 8:15 AM in reply to: mmrocker13 |
Pro 5761 Bartlett, TN | Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support |
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| 1943 , Kronobergs lan | Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support Getting friends to sponsor my first sprint for Save the children |
| 2013-11-11 11:36 AM in reply to: Guest |
| Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support I love this topic. The majority of my charitable giving goes toward:
I am a member of the Army of Women, which connects women with opportunities to participate in breast cancer research studies. I haven’t participated in a study yet, but am hoping to one day have the opportunity to make my small contribution to such important research. |
| 2013-11-11 1:08 PM in reply to: 0 |
Elite 3972 Reno | Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support Heifer International - gives live stock, training, and other items with an eye to sustainability to families in the developing world. How else can you give your niece a "share" in a water buffalo for Christmas? I also just read how fantasy author, Patrick Rothfuss (a Game of Thrones) is a big supporter of this, and when he started making money at writing, he declared he would match funds if his fans donated there. It drained his bank account. Smile Train - provides surgery for children with cleft pallets, as well as trains local doctors to perform these surgeries. It's been touted as "most productive, dollar for deed, charities in the world". The average cost to repair a cleft pallet is $250 per child. Planned Parenthood Local food bank I'm looking for a Philippines Relief fund - anyone recommendations? |
| 2013-11-11 3:40 PM in reply to: bootygirl |
Champion 7821 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support Originally posted by bootygirl Heifer International - gives live stock, training, and other items with an eye to sustainability to families in the developing world. How else can you give your niece a "share" in a water buffalo for Christmas? I also just read how fantasy author, Patrick Rothfuss (a Game of Thrones) is a big supporter of this, and when he started making money at writing, he declared he would match funds if his fans donated there. It drained his bank account I love Heifer International. We've been using them for gifts for years and years. It's especially great to give as a gift to a kid who doesn't need any more "stuff". It's an actual tangible "thing", as opposed to just giving a donation in their name, and the card that the person gets explains aexactly how their donation will help the family or village who receives it. |
| 2013-11-11 4:25 PM in reply to: jmk-brooklyn |
| New user 900 , | Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support I live rural, so with the help of a neighbor, plant about a 4 acre garden. We usually plant field peas, watermelons, cantalopes, tomatoes, okra and some peppers. We let anyone come harvest what they need as long as they don't sell it. It really helps the older folks on a fixed income. |
| 2013-11-11 5:04 PM in reply to: Guest |
Expert 1310 Alabama | Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support I'm on the board of a local non-profit that is doing great things with adults with developmental disabilities. Most of our participants are on the autism spectrum. The organization is Triumph Services (http://www.triumphservices.org/) It is helping individuals live independently and having great success with it's program services, which is gaining some recognition as a model program throughout the country. Some people actually move here, or move their children here so they can be in the program and have the support that they need to live independently. Live, Work and Play. |
| 2013-11-11 6:46 PM in reply to: pilotzs |
Member 390 | Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support The two main charities / organizations I support are The leukemia and lymphoma society -- Helped save my life I have Leukemia ( I have CML and take Gleevec ) Forgotten Feline -- a local no kill cat shelter |
| 2013-11-11 7:58 PM in reply to: NXS |
Elite 3972 Reno | Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support Originally posted by NXSI live rural, so with the help of a neighbor, plant about a 4 acre garden. We usually plant field peas, watermelons, cantalopes, tomatoes, okra and some peppers. We let anyone come harvest what they need as long as they don't sell it. It really helps the older folks on a fixed income. NXS - that is cool. Did you have many takers? How did people know it was for the community? My niece grew veggies in. 20x20 foot plot at the community garden to donate to a senior center. It was a Girl Scout project - I'm not sure which badge she got for it. But pretty cool for a 12 YO |
| 2013-11-11 9:21 PM in reply to: bootygirl |
Veteran 468 STATESBORO, GA | Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support Special operation warrior foundation does incredible work. I have raised money for them through my first IM and first ultra. Each time I do something at the next level I use it to bring awareness to there group. |
| 2013-11-11 11:46 PM in reply to: Guest |
Master 2477 Oceanside, California | Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support http://college-bridge.org I am on the board. We do research proven methods to increase college access and skills in poor parts of LA. |
| 2013-11-12 7:21 AM in reply to: bootygirl |
| New user 900 , | Subject: RE: Tell us about a charity you support Originally posted by bootygirl Originally posted by NXSI live rural, so with the help of a neighbor, plant about a 4 acre garden. We usually plant field peas, watermelons, cantalopes, tomatoes, okra and some peppers. We let anyone come harvest what they need as long as they don't sell it. It really helps the older folks on a fixed income. NXS - that is cool. Did you have many takers? How did people know it was for the community? My niece grew veggies in. 20x20 foot plot at the community garden to donate to a senior center. It was a Girl Scout project - I'm not sure which badge she got for it. But pretty cool for a 12 YO Good for your niece, I am sure she learned a lot things on many different levels. I hope she continues it in the future. Like I said, we are rural (no neighborhoods). Everyone knows and looks out for each other, so pretty much everyone knows about the garden. Just about everyone makes use of it including the deer and coyotes! Peas (take up most of the garden) are like a staple around here, so folks get enough to can or freeze to carry them through the year. Melons, what can I say. When people see a ripe watermelon patch, you just can't keep them out.. The blessing I get from the folks who use it, is greater than what I take from the garden itself. Its not much, but its something for my little corner of the world. |
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