Ok, so when I first thought of this, I knew the idea would atttract some but not all. I was prepared for that. The idea behind "A date with charity" was to make charity attractive and fun, because that works for me. Just like I know that everyone has their own way of giving back, and paying forward. So, what's your way?
Do you give to the man on the corner? Or do you only donate to organized charities? Maybe its all about time for you? Do you donate time?
Donating can be in any form...time, money, thoughts...How do you do it?
Monday, October 25, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Bowl for Charity!!
Our first "date"! Bowling for charity; a "bring your kids" event! I think it's important to teach them to give back, and to be appreciative as well. And what better month than November, the time of Thanksgiving! Let's give thanks as we give back...
Our first hilighted charity is: Manna of Life Ministries", a faith based organization who provides soup kitchens, pantries, life skills, and community outreach. The reason I chose Manna to begin this journey with is because I have actually heard from people and speakers about the good of this organization, and the gifts they have helped others receive. I think about soup kitchens and pantries, and how many referrals I have made to such places, and how many sites have closed due to lack of funds, and I think anything we can offer will fill a stomach, help a family, and prove that there are people who care.
Check out their link and decide if this is the type of organization who can use your donation.
* I just want to reassure you that, though I have nothing but positive and consistent compliments about this organization, I have never had any direct contact with them, nor is anyone asking me to do this. This was a whisper put directly into my heart.
VENUE: Bowling @ New Roc City
DATE: November 13th
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
DONATION REQUIREMENT: WHATEVER YOU FEEL!
There is no requirement because nothing is too little, or too big! Please bring a stamped envelope where you will secure your own donation privately. The address for the donations, as listed on their website is the following:
Manna of Life Ministries
P.O. Box 610032
Pilgrim Station
Bronx, N.Y. 10461
RSVP directly to this post if you wish to attend...
I really hope to see you there!
Our first hilighted charity is: Manna of Life Ministries", a faith based organization who provides soup kitchens, pantries, life skills, and community outreach. The reason I chose Manna to begin this journey with is because I have actually heard from people and speakers about the good of this organization, and the gifts they have helped others receive. I think about soup kitchens and pantries, and how many referrals I have made to such places, and how many sites have closed due to lack of funds, and I think anything we can offer will fill a stomach, help a family, and prove that there are people who care.
Check out their link and decide if this is the type of organization who can use your donation.
* I just want to reassure you that, though I have nothing but positive and consistent compliments about this organization, I have never had any direct contact with them, nor is anyone asking me to do this. This was a whisper put directly into my heart.
VENUE: Bowling @ New Roc City
DATE: November 13th
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
DONATION REQUIREMENT: WHATEVER YOU FEEL!
There is no requirement because nothing is too little, or too big! Please bring a stamped envelope where you will secure your own donation privately. The address for the donations, as listed on their website is the following:
Manna of Life Ministries
P.O. Box 610032
Pilgrim Station
Bronx, N.Y. 10461
RSVP directly to this post if you wish to attend...
I really hope to see you there!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Your Suggestions...
Please share your charity sites here...I cannot promise that we will get to all of them, but we will try as long as we can keep this growing...Please include a site where I can read more about them and their missions, and the donation information...
A cracked pot...
There is a tale about a cracked pot which continues to follow me...A cracked pot whose leaking water creates beautiful flowers along it's path; but whose fault causes it much distress, until it sees how it's imperfections lead to beauty. It has taken me some time, but finally I am realizing how this is my story; I am a cracked pot, just now realizing how much beauty I can create with my own will.
"A Date with Charity" is a flower growing from my faults, my "leak". After a life of endless spending, and useless purchases, I finally have my head on straight and my heart is coming through. What I once did in an unconscious fashion, I am now celebrating with my friends, the act of giving. The feeling of knowing you did something nice and paid forward. Nothing is too small, and nothing too big.
I hope this blog finds you in the best of spirits and in the season of giving, all year round. Because that is what I hope to do; gather other like minded friends and individuals and honor the choice to give. How will we do it? By LEARNING and HAVING FUN of course!!!!
Here's how it will work (I hope!):
The blog will be "home" where we can chat and keep in touch, different organizations will be hilighted, either by me or through interviews, and once monthly a meetup where we can have fun with one another and receive the information where money can be donated directly. Of course, if anyone has a suggestion as to where donations will be appreciated, this is the perfect forum for it...
Stick with me land let's grow as givers as we make a "Date with Charity".
"A Date with Charity" is a flower growing from my faults, my "leak". After a life of endless spending, and useless purchases, I finally have my head on straight and my heart is coming through. What I once did in an unconscious fashion, I am now celebrating with my friends, the act of giving. The feeling of knowing you did something nice and paid forward. Nothing is too small, and nothing too big.
I hope this blog finds you in the best of spirits and in the season of giving, all year round. Because that is what I hope to do; gather other like minded friends and individuals and honor the choice to give. How will we do it? By LEARNING and HAVING FUN of course!!!!
Here's how it will work (I hope!):
The blog will be "home" where we can chat and keep in touch, different organizations will be hilighted, either by me or through interviews, and once monthly a meetup where we can have fun with one another and receive the information where money can be donated directly. Of course, if anyone has a suggestion as to where donations will be appreciated, this is the perfect forum for it...
Stick with me land let's grow as givers as we make a "Date with Charity".
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