So, speaking of philanthropy, when I'm a famous author, I really want to make a difference around the world. I know I talk a lot about fun materialistic things on this meme, but really I'm all about giving back. After all, I do make my living at an educational non-profit.
My fave non-profit org, which my 'vintage' followers will remember, is Heifer International. Heifer is a world hunger group that takes a unique approach. Instead of just distributing food to people, they give people animals that can be used in sustainable farming practices, thus not only feeding the family but creating a business that will produce income for the family. For instance, goats can be used for milk, cheese and soap, geese for their eggs, sheep for their wool. Further, the families that receive the animal and education on how to start their business are required to pass on their knowledge and offspring from their animal to other families. It's really pretty frickin' amazing.
I give to Heifer every year, and last year I was stoked to discover that Nate Bransford also gives to them annually. He ran a pledge challenge on his blog that I joined in on. So, hint-hint, that's coming up soon. I'd like to find a really great environmental group and women and children's group as well.
So, what are your favorite non-profit orgs? Have a great week!
I've heard of Heifer International--sounds like an awesome organization. My big cause is arts education, so I volunteer at a hospital teaching writing to kids with cancer and blood disorders. It's seriously the best, most meaningful part of my week.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great organization! Thanks for posting it, I love to see charities that work to sustain their effects after they are gone.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like an awesome charity! I think I'd be boring and traditional, and support charities that help to promote literacy.
ReplyDeleteOr I'd be a little kooky and create a charity that supports Hobbit-Hole living for people to live self-sustainable lives.
I saw your tweet about your writing milestone (51,000, wasn't it?) and your next goal of 60,000. Yes!
ReplyDeleteAs for charitable causes, well with 12 rescue kitties, I bet you can feel it coming that Marcelo and I will be giving it all away to cats. :) Seriously, since we don't have any two-legged children, unless you count our chickens, we really do have it set up so that should we both die before our kitties do that they'll each receive a trust fund and that the balance of our estate will go to a feline charity. It's a cat house, in the very nicest sense of the word. :)
Now I like that organization's way of doing things. It's like teaching a man to fish rather than just handing him a fish.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great organization - awesome that you spotlighted it!
ReplyDeleteMakes me realize I need to do more to help causes like this.
Thanks for sharing. It is always good to find an organization that is worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteI've been aware of Heifer International for some time. It's a great way to help people.
ReplyDeleteI have heard about this organization. It sounds wonderful. Have a lovely weekend, Alexia.
ReplyDeleteI love that idea! Two years ago my daughter bought me a birthday gift via a charity...a tool kit for a third world worker. Last year it was a school dinner for 100 children. Just the thought that those children were having a feast on my birthday was so good.
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