Celebrity Ashton Kutcher has challenged CNN to a Twitter contest. If he reaches 1 million Twitter followers before April 24, he will donate 10,000 mosquito bed nets to charity for World Malaria Day if he wins.
Join today at http://twitter.com/aplusk.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Day 100: Make a bucket list
Make a list of 50 things you want to do or accomplish before you die and make at least five of the items include volunteering or supporting your favorite charities. You can pledge to take a volunteer vacation to a disaster area or to help build a house for Habitat for Humanity in your area. You can consider becoming a more active member in your community. You can vow to complete 365 days of giving without spending! And if you come up with 265 more ways, send them my way!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Day 99: Share your children
If you are blessed with a beautiful child or children, share the joy they bring to you with those who can use a lift, such as the elderly or infirm. If you feel uncomfortable bringing them to a nursing home or hospital, consider your local senior center, which is full of vibrant souls.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Day 98: Recycling Cell Phones Part II
Recycling mobile phones was one of the first entries created on this blog.
But seeing as this is National Cell Phone Awareness week, I'm taking this opportunity to remind you of some other ways to reuse those handheld devices.
The EPA has lined up several big name partners, including AT&T, Samsung, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless that will offer promotions, contests or giveaways, along with easy in-store or online recycling opportunities. Other participants include Best Buy, LG Electronics, Motorola, Nokia, Office Depot, Sony Ericsson and Staples.
Find a cell phone recycling location near you.
Other ways to recycle the phone are as follows:
Cellphonesforsoldiers.com turn old cell phones into prepaid calling cards that members of the U.S. military overseas can use to reach family back home. The program works with Recellular.
Wirelessrecycling. A portion of the money generated by recycling your cell phone will go to a charity of your choice.
Eco-cell partners with conservation organizations so that nonprofits benefit from the donation of your used cell phone.
But seeing as this is National Cell Phone Awareness week, I'm taking this opportunity to remind you of some other ways to reuse those handheld devices.
The EPA has lined up several big name partners, including AT&T, Samsung, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless that will offer promotions, contests or giveaways, along with easy in-store or online recycling opportunities. Other participants include Best Buy, LG Electronics, Motorola, Nokia, Office Depot, Sony Ericsson and Staples.
Find a cell phone recycling location near you.
Other ways to recycle the phone are as follows:
Cellphonesforsoldiers.com turn old cell phones into prepaid calling cards that members of the U.S. military overseas can use to reach family back home. The program works with Recellular.
Wirelessrecycling. A portion of the money generated by recycling your cell phone will go to a charity of your choice.
Eco-cell partners with conservation organizations so that nonprofits benefit from the donation of your used cell phone.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Day 97: Donate technology
Free Geek is a non-profit community organization that recycles and refurbishes used technology and provides computers, education and job skills training to volunteers in exchange for their services.
Free Geek grants computers to schools and charities who benefit others.
It recycles to keep toxic e-waste chemicals out of landfills.
We provide classes and technical support to ensure successful reuse for our computer recipients.
For more information, click here.
Free Geek grants computers to schools and charities who benefit others.
It recycles to keep toxic e-waste chemicals out of landfills.
We provide classes and technical support to ensure successful reuse for our computer recipients.
For more information, click here.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Day 96: Record your family history
Instead of buying expensive gifts, create a family tree to share with your loved ones. Take the opportunity to interview your elders and document your history. It's a gift that will last a lifetime and a great way to learn from those who have been through it all and lived to tell about it.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Day 95: Write a thank you note
Pen a thank you note to a teacher, coach or mentor who made a difference in your life. For bonus points, make it someone whom you haven't contacted in more than 10 years.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Day 25: Recycle ink cartridges
Recycling printer cartridges will reduce the plastic put into landfills. Most cartridges can be recycled up to six times and are guaranteed by most manufacturers to work as well as brand-new ones.
Laser-Tone International, (800) EARTH-58, will pick up and deliver back to you, for free, laser and ink jet printer cartridges and other office products you wish to recycle and reuse.
Eco-Office recycles and purchases used cartridges. They will provide lists of companies in your area that will purchase used cartridge, as well as companies that will provide remanufactured ones.
My contribution: I've got one to dispose of that I'll bring to my local community center so they can cash it in.
Laser-Tone International, (800) EARTH-58, will pick up and deliver back to you, for free, laser and ink jet printer cartridges and other office products you wish to recycle and reuse.
Eco-Office recycles and purchases used cartridges. They will provide lists of companies in your area that will purchase used cartridge, as well as companies that will provide remanufactured ones.
My contribution: I've got one to dispose of that I'll bring to my local community center so they can cash it in.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Day 24: Donate blood
January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, a time to highlight the importance of giving life through the donation of blood and to honor past and present donors and encourage new ones. Only 3 out of every 100 Americans are blood donors.
There are several organizations you can reach to donate.
Your local chapter of the American Red Cross is one. Another is United Blood Services, which offers a reward program for donors. By donating blood once a year, you will receive a personalized blood donor card, cholesterol results, access to online scheduling and a personalized thank you from a donation recipient. You also gain access to the donor rewards store, where the more you donate, the more gifts you will receive in the form of gift cards or movie tickets.
My contribution: I scheduled an appointment through UBS but was unable to give because I was anemic. I plan to take iron supplements and try again next month.
There are several organizations you can reach to donate.
Your local chapter of the American Red Cross is one. Another is United Blood Services, which offers a reward program for donors. By donating blood once a year, you will receive a personalized blood donor card, cholesterol results, access to online scheduling and a personalized thank you from a donation recipient. You also gain access to the donor rewards store, where the more you donate, the more gifts you will receive in the form of gift cards or movie tickets.
My contribution: I scheduled an appointment through UBS but was unable to give because I was anemic. I plan to take iron supplements and try again next month.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Day 23: Throw some rice their way
Test and your knowledge and challenge your friends with a fun game that supports a great cause, http://www.freerice.com/index.php. Funded by the UN World Food Program, 20 grains of rice are donated for every question you answer correctly to help end world hunger.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Day 22: Get credit
IF you're in the market for a new credit card (DISCLAIMER: Credit cards are evil. Totally not encouraging anyone to get more credit, this is purely if you were looking for a new card), consider the Make-A-Wish Platinum Visa.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® will receive .65 percent of all net purchases and a minimum of $2 per open and activated account.
My contribution: I needed a new card, applied and received immediate approval. The card is backed by Bank of America and also is eligible for other rewards programs.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® will receive .65 percent of all net purchases and a minimum of $2 per open and activated account.
My contribution: I needed a new card, applied and received immediate approval. The card is backed by Bank of America and also is eligible for other rewards programs.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Day 21: Point and click
One site, six ways to give. Go to http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/home.faces. At the top there will be tabs for the following causes: hunger, breast cancer, child health, literacy, rainforest and animal rescue.
Click on hunger, you give 1.1 cups of food to the needy.
Click on breast cancer, you help one woman in need get a mammogram.
Click on child health, you help one child in need receive health care.
Click on literacy, you help a child in need achieve literacy.
Click on rainforest, you help protect 11.4 square feet of rainforests.
Click on animal rescue, you give .6 cups of food to rescued animals.
You also can sign up for a daily reminder to go to the site and click. For signing up, you will receive a Seek Peace silicon bracelet and give two extra cups of food to the needy.
You can also send free e-cards to your family and friends, encouraging them to point and click for some good causes.
My contribution: I signed up for daily reminders. Turns out you have to pay for shipping to get the bracelet.
Click on hunger, you give 1.1 cups of food to the needy.
Click on breast cancer, you help one woman in need get a mammogram.
Click on child health, you help one child in need receive health care.
Click on literacy, you help a child in need achieve literacy.
Click on rainforest, you help protect 11.4 square feet of rainforests.
Click on animal rescue, you give .6 cups of food to rescued animals.
You also can sign up for a daily reminder to go to the site and click. For signing up, you will receive a Seek Peace silicon bracelet and give two extra cups of food to the needy.
You can also send free e-cards to your family and friends, encouraging them to point and click for some good causes.
My contribution: I signed up for daily reminders. Turns out you have to pay for shipping to get the bracelet.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Day 20: Write to the president
Today, Inauguration Day, sign a petition to President Obama making child survival a priority of the new administration as part of UNICEF's Believe in Zero campaign. The organization says every day 25,000 children die from preventable causes, malnutrition, poisoning by unclean water, malaria and measles.
My contribution: I signed the petition. which requested my name, address and e-mail, and received the following response:
Thank you again for adding your name to our petition for a Presidential Initiative to Accelerate Child Survival, calling on President-elect Obama to scale up the coordinated, high-impact interventions that are proven to save child lives in even the poorest communities.
Your support brings us another step closer to a day when no child dies from a preventable cause.
Sincerely,
UNICEF USA
My contribution: I signed the petition. which requested my name, address and e-mail, and received the following response:
Thank you again for adding your name to our petition for a Presidential Initiative to Accelerate Child Survival, calling on President-elect Obama to scale up the coordinated, high-impact interventions that are proven to save child lives in even the poorest communities.
Your support brings us another step closer to a day when no child dies from a preventable cause.
Sincerely,
UNICEF USA
Monday, January 19, 2009
Day 19: Vow against violence
Deepak Chopra, president and founder of the Alliance For A New Humanity, was on "Ellen" on Jan. 12, where he urged viewers to take a vow for non-violence in their thoughts, speech and actions. To join his global movement, click here.
My contribution: I took the vow and got this short but sweet response:
Thank you for taking the vow.
Please forward this message to two friends:
I took the vow
Will you?
http://www.itakethevow.com
Easy enough.
My contribution: I took the vow and got this short but sweet response:
Thank you for taking the vow.
Please forward this message to two friends:
I took the vow
Will you?
http://www.itakethevow.com
Easy enough.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Day 18: Donate frequent-flyer miles
I dream of one day being a frequent flyer. But if you have leftover miles that otherwise would go unused, donate them to the Fisher House Foundation. This organization provides free airline tickets to military men and women who are undergoing treatment at a military or VA medical center incident to their service in Iraq or Afghanistan, and their families.
There are two categories of eligible recipients:
Service men and women with an approved leave of five or more days may be given a free round trip airline ticket for a trip from the medical center to their home and return if they are not eligible for government funded airfare.
Qualifying service men and women may be given free round trip airline tickets to enable their family or close friends to visit them while they are being treated at the medical center.
The following airlines have partnered with the group: AirTran, Alaska, American, Continental, Frontier, Midwest, Northwest, United and US.
There are two categories of eligible recipients:
Service men and women with an approved leave of five or more days may be given a free round trip airline ticket for a trip from the medical center to their home and return if they are not eligible for government funded airfare.
Qualifying service men and women may be given free round trip airline tickets to enable their family or close friends to visit them while they are being treated at the medical center.
The following airlines have partnered with the group: AirTran, Alaska, American, Continental, Frontier, Midwest, Northwest, United and US.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Day 17: Donate a wedding gown
If you were married between 2000 and now, you can donate your wedding gown to Making Memories as part of Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns sale. This sale enables the organization to grant final wishes for women and men suffering from terminal breast cancer.
Mail your gown to:
Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation
2553 NW Division Street
Gresham, OR 97030
Bridal shops or manufacturers wishing to make a donation can send an e-mail to mminfo@makingmemories.org.
Mail your gown to:
Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation
2553 NW Division Street
Gresham, OR 97030
Bridal shops or manufacturers wishing to make a donation can send an e-mail to mminfo@makingmemories.org.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Day 16: Throw them something, Mister!
Jimmy's Kids, a group for mentally challenged kids and adults, will ride in the Knights of Nemesis parade Feb. 15 and the St. Bernard Irish/Italian/Islenos parade March 8, and they are looking for donations of beads, cups, doubloons and other throws.
If you didn't save beads from last year, just keep them in mind as you lug your goodies back this year.
Donations can be dropped off here:
Jimmy's Kids Of St. Bernard Parish
1201 Camille Place
Chalmette, LA 70043
If you didn't save beads from last year, just keep them in mind as you lug your goodies back this year.
Donations can be dropped off here:
Jimmy's Kids Of St. Bernard Parish
1201 Camille Place
Chalmette, LA 70043
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Day 15: Go corporate
If you work for a corporation that would be interested in coupling its hurricane relief efforts with global recognition for its contribution, this is an outstanding opportunity. MTV is coming to St. Bernard, and there's still time for local and national companies to get involved.
Here's the deal: In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day, the St. Bernard Project will hold a 24-hour build that will show the world the enduring need for help rebuilding homes even three years after Hurricane Katrina. MTV, as part of its inauguration coverage, will feature the final hour and a half of the build live on the air. It will be broadcast in 162 countries and 33 languages.
The sponsorship levels for the "Rebuild the Dream" event are as follows:
Title sponsor: $12,000 (Supports the complete rebuilding cost of one house)
-Your corporate logo and a link to your website on the front page of the St. Bernard Project website.
-Your name in the credits of the MTV inaugural show, shown internationally.
-A banner with your corporate logo and "welcome home" message to the family hung prominently in the home that will be featured on MTV.
-Recognition on the St. Bernard Project website as the sole house sponsor for the family whose home will be featured on MTV.
MLK Volunteer End-of-Day Dinner: $8,000 (Supports half of the rebuilding costs for a family whose home was devastated by Katrina and supports food for volunteer rebuilders)
-Your corporate logo and a link to your website on the front page of the St. Bernard Project Website.
-A banner with your logo displayed prominently at the dinner, which will be attended by volunteers from across America, and by local government, faith-based and civic leaders.
-Your name in the credits of the MTV inaugural show, shown internationally.
Shift Sponsor: $3,000 (4 six-hour shifts and 1 MLK day 8 hour shift available)
-Your corporate logo and a link to your website on the "Rebuild the Dream" page of the St. Bernard Project website.
-Your name in the credits of the MTV inaugural show, shown internationally.
Dream Builder (corporate): $1,000
-Your corporate logo and a link to your website on the "Rebuild the Dream" page of the St. Bernard Project website.
Dream Builder (individual): $100, $250, $500 or $1,000
-Your name, or the name of someone you wish to honor, listed on the "Rebuild the Dream" page of the St. Bernard Project website.
Below you will see the work schedule for "Rebuild the Dream." If you have any questions about the event, please don't hesitate to contact our development coordinator, Gretchen, at 504-723-6837.
Work Schedule
Monday, January 19, 2009 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
8:30-4:30 Normal work hours celebrating the service of Martin Luther King, Jr.
5:30-7:30 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Volunteer Dinner
10:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. First shift of "Rebuild the Dream"
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 (Inauguration Day)
4:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m. Second shift of "Rebuild the Dream"
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Third shift of "Rebuild the Dream"
4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Final shift of "Rebuild the Dream"
9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Live Coverage on MTV
With your help, SBP can achieve two vital goals: We can honor past and future service to America and we can rebuild homes for hard-working, tax-paying American citizens.
Here's the deal: In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day, the St. Bernard Project will hold a 24-hour build that will show the world the enduring need for help rebuilding homes even three years after Hurricane Katrina. MTV, as part of its inauguration coverage, will feature the final hour and a half of the build live on the air. It will be broadcast in 162 countries and 33 languages.
The sponsorship levels for the "Rebuild the Dream" event are as follows:
Title sponsor: $12,000 (Supports the complete rebuilding cost of one house)
-Your corporate logo and a link to your website on the front page of the St. Bernard Project website.
-Your name in the credits of the MTV inaugural show, shown internationally.
-A banner with your corporate logo and "welcome home" message to the family hung prominently in the home that will be featured on MTV.
-Recognition on the St. Bernard Project website as the sole house sponsor for the family whose home will be featured on MTV.
MLK Volunteer End-of-Day Dinner: $8,000 (Supports half of the rebuilding costs for a family whose home was devastated by Katrina and supports food for volunteer rebuilders)
-Your corporate logo and a link to your website on the front page of the St. Bernard Project Website.
-A banner with your logo displayed prominently at the dinner, which will be attended by volunteers from across America, and by local government, faith-based and civic leaders.
-Your name in the credits of the MTV inaugural show, shown internationally.
Shift Sponsor: $3,000 (4 six-hour shifts and 1 MLK day 8 hour shift available)
-Your corporate logo and a link to your website on the "Rebuild the Dream" page of the St. Bernard Project website.
-Your name in the credits of the MTV inaugural show, shown internationally.
Dream Builder (corporate): $1,000
-Your corporate logo and a link to your website on the "Rebuild the Dream" page of the St. Bernard Project website.
Dream Builder (individual): $100, $250, $500 or $1,000
-Your name, or the name of someone you wish to honor, listed on the "Rebuild the Dream" page of the St. Bernard Project website.
Below you will see the work schedule for "Rebuild the Dream." If you have any questions about the event, please don't hesitate to contact our development coordinator, Gretchen, at 504-723-6837.
Work Schedule
Monday, January 19, 2009 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
8:30-4:30 Normal work hours celebrating the service of Martin Luther King, Jr.
5:30-7:30 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Volunteer Dinner
10:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. First shift of "Rebuild the Dream"
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 (Inauguration Day)
4:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m. Second shift of "Rebuild the Dream"
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Third shift of "Rebuild the Dream"
4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Final shift of "Rebuild the Dream"
9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Live Coverage on MTV
With your help, SBP can achieve two vital goals: We can honor past and future service to America and we can rebuild homes for hard-working, tax-paying American citizens.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Day 14: The gift of music
If you have or know someone who has a musical instrument that's no longer in use, donate it to the New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund. Electronic accessories (microphones, amplifiers, etc.) also are in high demand.
NOMRF
1321 Lowerline Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
P.S. Dr. John has informed the group about a third-grade class with no instruments that he would love to get set up with percussion.
NOMRF
1321 Lowerline Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
P.S. Dr. John has informed the group about a third-grade class with no instruments that he would love to get set up with percussion.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Day 13: Paper or plastic?
The next time your local grocer asks for your choice, answer "neither," because you've brought your own canvas bag. Besides being good for the environment by reducing our dependence on petrochemicals and helping prevent litter, which can end up as debris in our waterways or suffocate animals, you can fit four times as much in one bag!
My contribution: I try to bring my reusable bags to the grocery every time I have purchases of 12 items or less. It also saves me on trip after trip to unload the trunk.
My contribution: I try to bring my reusable bags to the grocery every time I have purchases of 12 items or less. It also saves me on trip after trip to unload the trunk.
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