Wednesday, July 31, 2013
School Time....
It is the most simple of tasks we can do and all of us can help. Give children what they need. Please help.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
I Posted This on my Vegan Blog by Accident
I Am Devoting in Helping this Thanksgiving
This is just a start of some lines of how we as a society can come together in a non-violent manner and just praise with our love and compassion we can make a better community that does not go hungry. Let us start with this guideline I am about to present with you. Eventually I want corporations to help with the biggest we need. One step at a time.
http://kansascityhelp.org/christmas-help/thanksgiving-help-kansas-city-mo.html
Friday, November 2, 2012
My Brother is Inspiration
I live in the Midwest and wondered how can I help the east coast. I saw a Facebook post from my brother that mentioned one source of how we can all help. I decided to do some research, because with hurricane Sandy it is truly heartbreaking to see what is happening to fellow Americans and what they are currently enduring. This is something that the rest of the nation can do. It is my motto, everyone can help. NBC News posted an incredibly comprehensive list of what we can do to help. Remember we are family. We may not know each other or have never met, but in the end we are all family. So please, I found $10 to help, and I'm out my weekend pizza, I think you can help as well. Please help.
http://rockcenter.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/11/01/14861838-hurricane-sandy-how-you-can-help?lite
Updated Friday, Nov. 2 at 1:15pm
Rock Center has received an outpouring of support from viewers looking to directly help the people profiled in our reports from Staten Island, NY, on Thursday night's broadcast.
Families with children have asked for gift cards to Babies R Us and Target, which can be sent to Rock Center with Brian Williams, 30 Rockefeller Plaza #412E, New York, NY 10112.
If you would like to drop off donations of clothing or other tangible goods in person, there is a distribution center at Miller Field, New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY (718) 351-6970. At this location there are representatives from FEMA, National Guard, Red Cross and Salvation Army.
(Click here for more resources to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy)
AMERICAN RED CROSSThe Red Cross is providing shelter, clothes, supplies, food and blood, as needed, for the victims of Sandy. You can donate blood, but in terms of items, you'll be doing more for those in need by donating money instead of physical goods.
Text message: Text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. As in the case with other donations via mobile, the donation will show up on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your balance if you have a prepaid phone. You need to be 18 or older, or have parental permission, to donate this way. (If you change your mind, text the word STOP to 90999.)
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATESMany pet owners were able to take their pets with them, but for those who were not, the Humane Society's Animal Rescue Team is assembling staff and equipment to help rescue pets in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Phone: 301-258-8276
Online: Humane Society of the United States
AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATIONThe association is helping animals that may need rescue or shelter.
Text message: Text the word HUMANE to 80888 to donate $10.
Phone: 866-242-1877.
Online: The AHA's website for donating is here.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITYHabitat, an international organization, helps those in need rebuild their homes after disaster strikes.
Phone: As of Tuesday morning, Habitat's online donation system was not available. If you want to make a donation, you can call Habitat's Partner Service Center at 800-HABITAT (422-4828). Press "0" when prompted and representatives will take your donation information over the phone.
Online: This is Habitat for Humanity's main website.
COMMUNITY FOODBANK OF NEW JERSEYThis
group coordinates efforts with the state's Office of Emergency
Management, as well as with state and local nonprofit organizations.
Phone: (908) 355- FOOD (3663), ext. 243.
Online: Community FoodBank of New Jersey
FEEDING AMERICA
The organization will deliver food, water and supplies to communities in need through its network of food banks and the agencies they serve.
Phone: 800-910-5524
Online: This is Feeding America's main website.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES USACatholic Charities provides emergency food, shelter, direct financial assistance, counseling, and support "regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds."
Online: More information here; main website here.
Phone: 800-919-9338
AMERICARESThis group provides emergency medicine and supplies. Donations are accepted on its accepts donations on its website.
Phone: 800-486-4357.
NEW YORK CARESThis local NYC program is "the city's largest volunteer organization, running volunteer programs for 1,300 nonprofits, city agencies and public schools." It is recruiting volunteers to help with Sandy relief efforts, and is also raising money.
Online: New York Cares; donation page here.
Phone: 212-228-5000
You can also approach the city government directly to volunteer, by emailing nycservice@cityhall.nyc.gov with your name, email address and borough.
DIRECT RELIEF INTERNATIONALThe organization provides medicine and supplies to partner health centers and clinics.
Text message: Text the word RELIEF to 27722 to give $10.
Phone: 805-964-4767.
Online: Direct Relief International is the main website; go here to donate online.
NYC MAYOR'S FUND
The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City charity supports "impactful public programs serving some of the City's greatest needs."
Online: The Mayor's Fund website is here.
WORLD VISIONDescribing itself as "a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families" and communities, World Vision provides flood clean-up kits, hygiene kits, blanket and food kits.
Text message: Text the word GIVEUSA to 777444 to donate $10.
Phone: 888-511-6443.
Online: For World Vision's Hurricane Sandy relief, click here.
UNITED METHODIST COMMITTEE ON RELIEF
Provides immediate relief, assistance with cleanup and rebuilding, pastoral counseling and support for children and youth who have been through trauma.
Text message: Text the word RESPONSE to 80888 to give a $10 donation.
Phone: 800-554-8583
Online: United Methodist Committee on Relief
JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA
The Jewish Federations of North America Hurricane Relief Fund will contribute to recovery and rebuilding.
Text message: Text the word RELIEF to 51818 to pledge a donation.
Online: The Jewish Federations of North America.
BREEZY POINT FUND RAISER
One of the most badly damaged communities in Sandy's wake is Breezy Point, Queens. Catholic University student Matthew Petronis created this fundraising page to help his community rebuild. "I have seen the damage and can say that the place where I grew up during my childhood is almost gone," he wrote on the page, "but that is not the case for the children that are growing up now!"
BENEFIT CONCERT
NBC Universal will host a benefit for Sandy victims on Friday at 8 p.m. ET. Money collected will be donated to the American Red Cross relief efforts. Find more info here.
Though smaller instant charities are not always recommended for donating (for reasons discussed below), NBC News reporters have interviewed Petronis, and verified his story.
WHAT ELSE TO THINK ABOUTWe'll be updating this list.
Remember that while giving is good, beware of those out there who are not good and are trying to trick you by taking your money. In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene last year, the Federal Trade Commission's caution still holds true: "Scammers may try to take advantage of a disaster, and so consumers should be wary of urgent appeals for charitable donations, and watch out for fraudulent home repair schemes after a storm."
You can read more about avoiding home repair rip-offs and charity fraud from the FTC.
Also, the FBI has counseled on its Facebook page "to beware of fraudulent emails and websites claiming to conduct charitable relief efforts. Disasters prompt individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions purportedly for a charitable organization or a good cause," and suggests reading "Tips on Avoiding Fraudulent Charitable Contribution Schemes" to learn more about avoiding online fraud.
http://rockcenter.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/11/01/14861838-hurricane-sandy-how-you-can-help?lite
Hurricane Sandy: How you can help
Thu Nov 1, 2012 5:52 PM EDT
Rock Center has received an outpouring of support from viewers looking to directly help the people profiled in our reports from Staten Island, NY, on Thursday night's broadcast.
Families with children have asked for gift cards to Babies R Us and Target, which can be sent to Rock Center with Brian Williams, 30 Rockefeller Plaza #412E, New York, NY 10112.
If you would like to drop off donations of clothing or other tangible goods in person, there is a distribution center at Miller Field, New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY (718) 351-6970. At this location there are representatives from FEMA, National Guard, Red Cross and Salvation Army.
(Click here for more resources to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy)
AMERICAN RED CROSSThe Red Cross is providing shelter, clothes, supplies, food and blood, as needed, for the victims of Sandy. You can donate blood, but in terms of items, you'll be doing more for those in need by donating money instead of physical goods.
Text message: Text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. As in the case with other donations via mobile, the donation will show up on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your balance if you have a prepaid phone. You need to be 18 or older, or have parental permission, to donate this way. (If you change your mind, text the word STOP to 90999.)
Phone: 800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767); for Spanish speakers, 800-257-7575; for TDD, 800-220-4095.
To donate blood: Visit this Red Cross Web page.
Online: American Red Cross
John Makely/NBC News
Staten
Island, NY -- John Dellorusso looks over his backyard which now
contains the debris from a nearby restaurant. His home, at right, was
severely damaged and his girlfriend refuses to return to the house.
SALVATION ARMYThe Salvation Army is providing meals and shelter. "At
this point, in-kind donations, such as used clothing and used
furniture, are not being accepted for hurricane relief. However, these
items are vital to supporting the day-to-day work of your local
Salvation Army," the organization said Tuesday in a press release.
Text message: Text the word STORM to 80888 to make a $10 donation. To confirm the donation, respond with the word “Yes.”
Phone: 800-SAL-ARMY (800-725-2769)
Online: Salvation Army; here's the organization's New Jersey site, and its Greater New York site.HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATESMany pet owners were able to take their pets with them, but for those who were not, the Humane Society's Animal Rescue Team is assembling staff and equipment to help rescue pets in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Phone: 301-258-8276
Online: Humane Society of the United States
AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATIONThe association is helping animals that may need rescue or shelter.
Text message: Text the word HUMANE to 80888 to donate $10.
Phone: 866-242-1877.
Online: The AHA's website for donating is here.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITYHabitat, an international organization, helps those in need rebuild their homes after disaster strikes.
Phone: As of Tuesday morning, Habitat's online donation system was not available. If you want to make a donation, you can call Habitat's Partner Service Center at 800-HABITAT (422-4828). Press "0" when prompted and representatives will take your donation information over the phone.
Online: This is Habitat for Humanity's main website.
John Makely/NBC News
Staten
Island, NY -- Jane Caravello pauses for a moment after wading a couple
hundred yards from her house. "Half of it is down there and the other
half is on Beach Ave."
Phone: (908) 355- FOOD (3663), ext. 243.
Online: Community FoodBank of New Jersey
FEEDING AMERICA
The organization will deliver food, water and supplies to communities in need through its network of food banks and the agencies they serve.
Phone: 800-910-5524
Online: This is Feeding America's main website.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES USACatholic Charities provides emergency food, shelter, direct financial assistance, counseling, and support "regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds."
Online: More information here; main website here.
Phone: 800-919-9338
AMERICARESThis group provides emergency medicine and supplies. Donations are accepted on its accepts donations on its website.
Phone: 800-486-4357.
NEW YORK CARESThis local NYC program is "the city's largest volunteer organization, running volunteer programs for 1,300 nonprofits, city agencies and public schools." It is recruiting volunteers to help with Sandy relief efforts, and is also raising money.
Online: New York Cares; donation page here.
Phone: 212-228-5000
You can also approach the city government directly to volunteer, by emailing nycservice@cityhall.nyc.gov with your name, email address and borough.
DIRECT RELIEF INTERNATIONALThe organization provides medicine and supplies to partner health centers and clinics.
Text message: Text the word RELIEF to 27722 to give $10.
Phone: 805-964-4767.
Online: Direct Relief International is the main website; go here to donate online.
NYC MAYOR'S FUND
The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City charity supports "impactful public programs serving some of the City's greatest needs."
Online: The Mayor's Fund website is here.
WORLD VISIONDescribing itself as "a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families" and communities, World Vision provides flood clean-up kits, hygiene kits, blanket and food kits.
Text message: Text the word GIVEUSA to 777444 to donate $10.
Phone: 888-511-6443.
Online: For World Vision's Hurricane Sandy relief, click here.
UNITED METHODIST COMMITTEE ON RELIEF
Provides immediate relief, assistance with cleanup and rebuilding, pastoral counseling and support for children and youth who have been through trauma.
Text message: Text the word RESPONSE to 80888 to give a $10 donation.
Phone: 800-554-8583
Online: United Methodist Committee on Relief
JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA
The Jewish Federations of North America Hurricane Relief Fund will contribute to recovery and rebuilding.
Text message: Text the word RELIEF to 51818 to pledge a donation.
Online: The Jewish Federations of North America.
BREEZY POINT FUND RAISER
One of the most badly damaged communities in Sandy's wake is Breezy Point, Queens. Catholic University student Matthew Petronis created this fundraising page to help his community rebuild. "I have seen the damage and can say that the place where I grew up during my childhood is almost gone," he wrote on the page, "but that is not the case for the children that are growing up now!"
BENEFIT CONCERT
NBC Universal will host a benefit for Sandy victims on Friday at 8 p.m. ET. Money collected will be donated to the American Red Cross relief efforts. Find more info here.
Though smaller instant charities are not always recommended for donating (for reasons discussed below), NBC News reporters have interviewed Petronis, and verified his story.
WHAT ELSE TO THINK ABOUTWe'll be updating this list.
Remember that while giving is good, beware of those out there who are not good and are trying to trick you by taking your money. In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene last year, the Federal Trade Commission's caution still holds true: "Scammers may try to take advantage of a disaster, and so consumers should be wary of urgent appeals for charitable donations, and watch out for fraudulent home repair schemes after a storm."
You can read more about avoiding home repair rip-offs and charity fraud from the FTC.
Also, the FBI has counseled on its Facebook page "to beware of fraudulent emails and websites claiming to conduct charitable relief efforts. Disasters prompt individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions purportedly for a charitable organization or a good cause," and suggests reading "Tips on Avoiding Fraudulent Charitable Contribution Schemes" to learn more about avoiding online fraud.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
October 30, 2012 - I Have Undertaken My First Challenge, A Chili Cook-Off
I am not officially vegan until November 1, 2012...which I am almost there because I have no meat, dairy, or eggs in my fridge. Well....I do still have some pudding snacks.
Tomorrow, big event at work, the annual company chili cook-off, so I am indulging in my head what I will do to wow them and yet leave them surprised. I work with a bunch of carnivores, it's like evolution smack dab in my office.
I think I have it figured out. I have some Boca crumbles. I am going to saute some onions and then add the crumbles. Then I shall spice it up a bit with some spooky secret herbs.
I have some secret beans and canned tomatoes....a secret mix (really...I have every flavor of bean and tomato in my pantry). It amazes me the varieties of canned beans and tomatoes that are for sale. I stood in front of them at the grocery store for a good ten minutes.
Then, I shall throw it all in a crock-pot and work some weird voo-doo Halloween magic. Oh yes...this will be a witches brew....or it may taste like complete bleh....hey....I'm new at this.
Tomorrow, big event at work, the annual company chili cook-off, so I am indulging in my head what I will do to wow them and yet leave them surprised. I work with a bunch of carnivores, it's like evolution smack dab in my office.
I think I have it figured out. I have some Boca crumbles. I am going to saute some onions and then add the crumbles. Then I shall spice it up a bit with some spooky secret herbs.
I have some secret beans and canned tomatoes....a secret mix (really...I have every flavor of bean and tomato in my pantry). It amazes me the varieties of canned beans and tomatoes that are for sale. I stood in front of them at the grocery store for a good ten minutes.
Then, I shall throw it all in a crock-pot and work some weird voo-doo Halloween magic. Oh yes...this will be a witches brew....or it may taste like complete bleh....hey....I'm new at this.
It Has Been A While...I Miss You....and It's Time to Make Sure Everyone is Warm
It has been a really, really, really, long time since I have posted on this blog. I thought I would fire it back up again because I still believe everyone can help.
So what inspired me this evening? An empty barrel in my department just hungry for some winter clothes. I picked out four jackets I no longer where to stuff in this barrel. This is such a great idea if you have no cash and want to do something good. I found four jackets that I am donating to the Johnson County Christmas Bureau. I have gained a little weight over the years...ahem....so I have some coats that I know will have a great home. Plus, I must say they are quite fashionable. : )
A little bit about the Johnson County Christmas Bureau. Johnson County, KS. has this stigma of being an affluent county. Although this is not the case for all residents living in the county, especially as we see our county grow over the year. In 1977 a shop was open to assist those who are not affluent in the area. The citizens of beautiful Johnson county desperately in need of some warm clothes are mainly children, women, and the elderly. This year I am so please to donate my four gently used jackets to keep someone warm. Here is the website for a great non-profit.
More to come in other areas:
Although
Johnson County has a reputation for affluence, the rising level of
poverty in the county is swelling the number of families seeking holiday
assistance from the Bureau.
So what inspired me this evening? An empty barrel in my department just hungry for some winter clothes. I picked out four jackets I no longer where to stuff in this barrel. This is such a great idea if you have no cash and want to do something good. I found four jackets that I am donating to the Johnson County Christmas Bureau. I have gained a little weight over the years...ahem....so I have some coats that I know will have a great home. Plus, I must say they are quite fashionable. : )
A little bit about the Johnson County Christmas Bureau. Johnson County, KS. has this stigma of being an affluent county. Although this is not the case for all residents living in the county, especially as we see our county grow over the year. In 1977 a shop was open to assist those who are not affluent in the area. The citizens of beautiful Johnson county desperately in need of some warm clothes are mainly children, women, and the elderly. This year I am so please to donate my four gently used jackets to keep someone warm. Here is the website for a great non-profit.
More to come in other areas:
About Johnson County Christmas Bureau
"More than a history, this is a story of dedicated individuals who have given of their time and of themselves to make the holiday season a little brighter for those less fortunate."
- Ruth Keroher, Shawnee Mission Chapter of AAUW (founding organization)
Who We Are
The Johnson County Christmas Bureau is a
501(C)(3) non-profit, non-denominational agency created to provide the
county's low-income families with groceries, personal care items,
children's clothing, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, toys, adult and teen
gifts and books for the holidays. JCCB began as an adopt-a-family
project in 1960 by the Shawnee Mission Chapter of AAUW; the Holiday Shop
format was introduced in 1977.
Although
Johnson County has a reputation for affluence, the rising level of
poverty in the county is swelling the number of families seeking holiday
assistance from the Bureau.
The Holiday Shop, held over a nine day
period in early December, annually serves more than 3,400 families,
(more than 12,500 individuals), who otherwise would go without during
the holiday season. Many are
working families trying to make ends meet; more than 86
percent are women and children. More than 650 nursing home residents
also are served by our program.
Qualifying clients are referred by
Kansas SRS, Johnson County Human Services, Johnson County Mental Health,
Catholic Community Services, Johnson County Human Service
Multi-Purpose Centers, El Centro, schools, religious organizations,
Center of Grace, Head Start, and other agencies. Upon completion of an
application, clients are given an appointment to shop. With the help of
volunteers, clients select a prescribed number of food and gift items
pegged to the size of their family. Clients pay a small dignity fee.
All items provided to our clients are new, with the exception of gently used coats and books.
Our volunteers work year-round purchasing
items at a discount and seeking new donated items to prepare for each
year’s Holiday Shop. Over a two week period from set-up to take-down,
more than 3,000 volunteers help at the Holiday Shop, held in donated
space.
Won’t You Help Us?
The Bureau is 100 percent dependent on
community support. Businesses, service and religious organizations,
schools, grants, individuals and the United Way provide our funding.
You can help by sponsoring year-round donation drives to collect
groceries, personal care items, children's clothing, coats, hats,
gloves, scarves, toys, adult and teen gifts and books for the holidays.
Click here to see our Wish List.
When you donate your time and/or money to the
Christmas Bureau, you help make the holiday season a little brighter for
families facing difficult financial times. Thank you!
Making the holidays brighter for low-income Johnson County residents.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Socks for Japan
Tom has his shoe campaign and now there is a campaign for socks for Japan. Believe it or not, shoes and socks are incredibly important to help prevent disease and illness. Plus, as Americans we will be enjoying the warm spring and summer. In Japan, they will be going through their coldest months.
I plan on doing this one myself. My first groovy new Costco membership will be to purchase some socks. I need to make a post office run for some personal stuff. Sooooo, Japan is getting socks from me. How about you?
http://jasonkelly.com/helpjapan/
Hundreds of readers in the United States and other parts of the world have asked me how they can help the survivors of the devastating earthquake that struck Japan on March 11. There are many places to donate money, and that’s a wonderful thing to do, but direct aid is also cherished by survivors.
My office location is perfect for managing a direct-aid operation because it’s close enough to the primary damage zone that we can physically get there to help, but far enough away that mail delivery is working. So we quickly set ourselves up to run this operation, called Socks for Japan.
Guidelines:
Jason Kelly
Plaza Kei 101
Wakamatsu-cho 615-6
Sano, Tochigi 327-0846
Japan
EMAIL:
PHONE: +81 501-014-7773
Thank you for your support! When your package arrives, we’ll send a note to you at the email address you wrote on it.
I plan on doing this one myself. My first groovy new Costco membership will be to purchase some socks. I need to make a post office run for some personal stuff. Sooooo, Japan is getting socks from me. How about you?
http://jasonkelly.com/helpjapan/
Socks for Japan 日本語
News Flash, April 4: See what what good you’ve done.Here’s a way you can help Japan, directly and meaningfully.
– Photos from you to survivors
– News Archive
Hundreds of readers in the United States and other parts of the world have asked me how they can help the survivors of the devastating earthquake that struck Japan on March 11. There are many places to donate money, and that’s a wonderful thing to do, but direct aid is also cherished by survivors.
My office location is perfect for managing a direct-aid operation because it’s close enough to the primary damage zone that we can physically get there to help, but far enough away that mail delivery is working. So we quickly set ourselves up to run this operation, called Socks for Japan.
Guidelines:
- Send only new socks. All human beings are comforted by a fresh, clean pair of socks. Other advantages socks offer this operation: they’re light, their sizes are easy, they don’t break, people need lots of them in disastrous times away from home, and people can keep them forever to remember that somebody from far away cared. Please do not send any other items of clothing, food, etc. Just socks, but go ahead and choose nice ones that will brighten somebody’s day. You might receive a discount by showing our letter to your local store manager.
- Put each pair in a sealed plastic bag. Want your socks to find needy feet asap? So do we! Please speed up our processing by taking socks out of bulk packaging, removing clasps or ties binding them together, and putting each pair in its own sealed clear plastic bag. Waterproof bags, such as Ziploc brand, are useful to people without homes. They serve a dual purpose: delivering socks in good shape, and providing a way for people to keep items dry.
- Enclose a care letter. Japanese people treasure letters, especially ones from foreigners. Survivors of the 1995 Hanshin quake in Kobe said that care letters were among the most uplifting items they received. So, please enclose a copy of your letter with each pair of socks in a plastic bag. For help composing and translating your letter, see our care letter creation page.
- Label, compress, and seal. You should now have a pair of socks and your care letter in each plastic bag. One more helpful item: a label. Either write on the outside of the bag or insert into each bag a piece of paper identifying one of these categories: man, woman, boy, girl, baby. Once that’s done, squeeze out excess air to make the bag as small as possible, then seal it shut. This preparation will make our inventory management and distribution a cinch!
- Write your email address noticeably on the package. The most efficient way for us to keep in touch with you, and track the status of your package once we receive it, is via your email address. Please write it on the outside of your package so we can communicate with you without opening the package.
- Write “Urgent: Relief Supplies” boldly on the package. This will avoid import duties, guarantee priority handling at customs, and achieve rapid processing through hubs. Packages are arriving more quickly than usual. Everybody is dedicated to getting this nation back on its feet — in clean socks!
Jason Kelly
Plaza Kei 101
Wakamatsu-cho 615-6
Sano, Tochigi 327-0846
Japan
EMAIL:
PHONE: +81 501-014-7773Thank you for your support! When your package arrives, we’ll send a note to you at the email address you wrote on it.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
READ
I once worked in a call center that sold and serviced satellite service to rural and urban America. I will never forget one phone call I received with a gentleman who had an error message on his television and could not receive a picture. In order for me to help him, I needed him to read the error message. He spelled the letters that appeared on the television screen, and was very hesitant with each letter. I quickly realized he was unable to read.
I am grateful that I was brought up to learn the power of being able to read. There are parts of the United States where the importance of reading is not emphasized. Fortunately, there is an organization trying to make a difference to rural America.
This great organization is www.readorganization.org. What I like about this organization is if you do not have the money to help support them, donate a book, or volunteer to help. Here is there mission statement:
I am grateful that I was brought up to learn the power of being able to read. There are parts of the United States where the importance of reading is not emphasized. Fortunately, there is an organization trying to make a difference to rural America.
This great organization is www.readorganization.org. What I like about this organization is if you do not have the money to help support them, donate a book, or volunteer to help. Here is there mission statement:
READ is a nonprofit that focuses on helping people in rural areas acquire education and development. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, 80% of the 72 million children worldwide who are not in primary school live in rural areas. Most rural illiterate people are involved in securing food for themselves and the wider community while lacking access to quality education. Girls living in poverty in rural areas are at the highest risk for dropping out of school.
Educational materials, such as: books, DVDs, computers and internet access are fundamental to educational success. It is the goal of READ to provide the educational materials necessary so that those who wish to seek knowledge have the resources to do so. As an organization, it is very important to us to be accountable to our donors with the resources they have given us. To have lasting impact in a community, the projects have to be something the community also sees as needed. READ will only be present in communities that contribute resources to make the projects a reality. All of our projects will be in areas where we have established an ongoing contact.
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