tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59679438239668161612024-02-08T08:38:21.794-08:00The Power of TwoDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-43373619636010467952010-01-03T18:46:00.002-08:002010-01-03T18:47:17.936-08:00Card ReplyHi Dani,<br />We found your card in the store today, (May 27)! How interesting. I did go to your web site to learn more, but the "click here" spot does not work. At any rate it is easy to decide what to do with your gift. We have a lady in the store that pays for groceries for people, buys street people lunches and gives where everyone else does not. Why this is a small token, the message to me without seeing your project is giving and love. <br /><br />May God bless you richly in His plan.<br />Brooks<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-7585977165829760922010-01-03T18:46:00.001-08:002010-01-03T18:46:32.855-08:00Dog Treats<div>I believe the total cost of this recipe is less than $2.00. The dog cookie cutter was fifty cents and I had the other ingredients already in the pantry, so small amounts were available. This recipe makes 44 dog cookies. Wrap up and take to animal shelter for treats.</div> <div> </div> <div style="border: 1pt dashed maroon; padding: 1pt 4pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: maroon;"></span></b> <p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding: 0in; text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: maroon;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Pea-Mutt Butter Dog Biscuits<span> </span>(Or Pee-Mutt, whichever is apt)</span></span></b></p></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: maroon;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"> </span></span></b> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: maroon;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">2 T. Crisco Oil</span></span></b> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: maroon;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">½ Cup Peanut Butter</span></span></b> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: maroon;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">¼ Cup Milk</span></span></b> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: maroon;">3/4 Cup Water (approx.)<span> </span><span> </span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 16pt; color: maroon;">Heat Oven to 350˚</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: maroon;"></span></b></span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: maroon;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour</span></span></b> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: maroon;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">½ Cup Wheat Germ</span></span></b> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: maroon;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour</span></span></b> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: maroon;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"> </span></span></b> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; padding: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: maroon;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Combine, Oil, Peanut Butter, Milk, and most of the water. <span> </span>Stir. Combine dry ingredients, then add to liquid mixture about a cup at a time. Knead into a very firm dough. Use a spoonful more water or a tad more flour as needed. Roll out and cut with bone-shaped cookie cutter. </span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: maroon;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Be sure dough is firm so cookies will dry out.<span> </span>Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Prick each dog cookie decoratively, using a fork, to look like Milk Bone. Bake 25 minutes, then turn over and bake 10 more minutes on other side. <span> </span>This makes 44 dog biscuits.<span> </span>Let cool completely before storing. </span></span></b> </p><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-25810254238080256712010-01-03T18:44:00.000-08:002010-01-08T16:56:25.685-08:00Some Simple Ways to See Those Around You<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >Dear Dani, </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" > I love your idea so much and I have been back to your blog so many times to watch your video. I think you did such a fantastic job. The music and your voice ....it really moved me. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" > I have been thinking of the $2 question since I woke up this morning and found your email here. It is more difficult than I thought it would be. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >I have a few things to suggest:</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" ><span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" ></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >- Donating $2 in collection tins. People or organisations are always collecting someplace, somewhere. </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" ><span>-<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >When you are at a shopping mall leave $2 on a children’s ride. </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" ><span>-<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >Leave your $2 in phone booths.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" ><span>-<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >Buy a frazzled mum a cup of coffee at a shopping mall. </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" ><span>-<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >Leave your $2 at a parking meter or feed one that is about to run out.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" ><span>-<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >Being crafty, I can make a painting or a small embroidery for $2. </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" ><span>-<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >Buy handmade soap from markets and leave at shelters.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" ><span>-<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >Buy a croissant, a pie or a donut and give to a homeless and hungry person.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" ><span>-<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >Leave your $2 at a bus stop or train station.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" ><span>-<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >In Australia there is a magazine made by men who live in shelters and every Thursday they walk the streets selling them. They are $2. </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" ><span>-<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >Buy bread rolls or a loaf of bread with your $2 and donate the bread at a soup kitchen.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >I will keep thinking Dani. </span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-family:Wingdings;font-size:11pt;" >J</span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" > I hope those few ideas are what you are looking for. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >Have a lovely week. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.moderndaypioneers.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" >Toni</span></a></p><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-23413297104959127462010-01-03T18:42:00.001-08:002010-01-03T18:42:36.500-08:00For the Lawyer<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Garamond;font-size:100%;color:blue;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Garamond; color: blue;">Dani: As you know, I’m an attorney. The only thing I can think of that I can do with $2.00 is to buy a pen or highlighter to write on my calendar. Let me know how things turn out! Thanks!</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Garamond;font-size:100%;color:blue;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Garamond; color: blue;">Tina</span></span></p><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-37935608778073069722010-01-03T18:41:00.003-08:002010-01-03T18:41:59.281-08:00Cough Drops<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">About all I could do is buy cough drops for people in a small theatre!</span></div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Aunt Laura</span></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-6539738606184930342010-01-03T18:41:00.001-08:002010-01-03T18:41:27.067-08:00Back To SchoolOh, I thought of something I could buy school supplies for single parent families at my church at our annual Back to School Blast where we give away backpacks, school supplies, free haircuts, afterschool snacks, and more every August :)<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-13331901302928464622010-01-03T18:40:00.001-08:002010-01-03T18:40:44.728-08:00Research Thank YouHi Dani,<br /><br />Great idea for this project and great video.<br /><br />What I could do with 2 dollars at work...As a thank you to kids who participate<br />in one of my research projects, we give them school supplies worth about $5.<br />One thing included in that collection of school supplies is an insulated lunch<br />bag that we buy in bulk for $2 each.<br /><br />Good luck with the project!<br /><br />Jen<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-6606202177368052952010-01-03T18:39:00.003-08:002010-01-03T18:39:53.467-08:00CrayonsWent to a garage sale today and bought a bag of crayons for 2.00. There was also books for .10. So for a classroom I could give every one crayons and a book (20). marisa<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-62344284978916521002010-01-03T18:39:00.001-08:002010-01-03T18:39:16.271-08:00PUP Project<div>My PUP project does not cost two dollars. (Poems in Unexpected Places). Copy off a poem. Cut it out with decorative scissors. Put it in a place appropriate for the poem. I have attached samples. It does not require a computer because you could hand copy them and use stickers to decorate if desired. Put a hole at the top and fix thin ribbon to hang it with.</div> The Rain poem went on the handle of an umbrella in a gift store. The cucumber poem went in with bagged salads at the grocery store. And so on.<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-51088579104489729962010-01-03T18:38:00.001-08:002010-01-03T18:38:36.401-08:00School LibraryHey Dani. Your project sounds really interesting. I was trying to think of what a librarian could use 2 dollars for and this is what I came up with off the top of my head. Buying 2 95 cent books from Scholastic; buying bookmarks or pencils, buying little 10 cent items or stickers to give away to kids. That's all I've come up with so far.<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-74235553029667228902010-01-03T18:36:00.000-08:002010-01-03T18:37:13.334-08:00A Small VictoryWith two dollars, A Small Victory (<a href="http://www.asmallvictory.org/" target="_blank">www.asmallvictory.org</a>) could provide over 50 bereaved parents with postcards which stop all baby related mail from being received. After the loss of a child, mailings or reminders that arrive through the mail are painful reminders of what we have lost. I, myself, have known this heartache. Six after the birth and death of my daughter, I got a notice from Huggies that my child is six months old now and is ready to move up to the next style of diapers, for crawlers. Not only was this a reminder that six months had gone by without my Janell, but it gave me new heartache as it opened my eyes to what she would have been doing if she had lived. Mail is not as easy to opt out of, like email is, that's why A Small Victory provides postcards to bereaved parents that they send to their post office and it notifies the mail professionals to remove their name and addresses from baby and child related mailing lists. So, $2 could stop painful reminders and ease over 50 hearts.<br /><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="border-collapse: separate; 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font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://asmallvictory.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1e5d7c;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">www.asmallvictory.org</span></span></span></span></a><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></span><div><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div></span></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-9092823951832531452010-01-03T18:34:00.000-08:002010-01-03T18:35:08.753-08:00Shelter Care<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">Hi Dani, </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">When I first read your email, I have to admit that the cynicism that is all too common in today’s society immediately crept up and took control. Then I watched your short video and started to think about what two dollars could actually do for someone in our organization. It is not an easy question. Perhaps it was the difficulty of the question that made me initially dismiss the question. Its almost always easier to be cynical. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">I’m glad you asked this as it has made me take some time to think this morning. There are a few ways to look at the value of two dollars</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">Of course the easy answer is that the power of two dollars is that it is an amount of money that most people could spare to donate to ShelterCare. That said, if each of the 200,000 people in the greater Eugene area donated $2.00 to us we would have a considerable sum of money. From a fundraiser’s point of view, that is the power of $2.00. Don’t worry, I’ve actually thought about this a little more. I won’t keep this response quite so shallow. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">For our clients, many who have just about nothing at all, two dollars can be a significant amount of money. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">Take for instance the homeless person that needs to get around town to access food drops, a shelter, or services that are available to them. Even for healthy people with vehicles, driving around town to do errands can be a tiring, stressful, and daunting task. Now imagine having no vehicle, being in poor health, perhaps with sores and infections on your feet from years of neglect and inadequate footwear, and with a mental illness that confuses reality. It would be easy for a person in this situation to loose hope and to give up, to not seek the services that may be available to them. Two dollars could cover this person’s bus fare to travel across the city to access much needed services. It could be the difference between good day and a bad day, or even, in some situations, life or death. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">Two dollars could buy that same person a pair of socks. Again, this may seem trivial, but one of the articles of clothing in highest demand among the homeless are socks. Bad socks lead to bad feet, especially when you live outside and walk for a living. When you think about it this makes sense. You always hear about coat drives and clothes drives, and people are always eager to give away a coat or donate some out of date T shorts form their closets to the homeless. It makes sense. When you give a coat away it an impressive looking piece of clothing that seems like it should make a difference. Now don’t get me wrong, it’s important for the homeless to have coats, but oftentimes it’s the socks that could make or break them. Socks are probably the last thing that pop into your mind when you hear about a clothing drive. Before I knew what I now know I would have felt cheap tossing a pack of socks into one of the collection bins. The truth is, that for $2.00, you could buy someone the ability to walk. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">For homeless families with children, two dollars could allow a child to buy a snack during lunch at school for a few days. Perhaps this seems frivolous, but think about the child for a minute. Likely this youngster is receiving free lunch at school, but we all know there are heavy stigmas attached to this. Kids can be ruthless. By being able to purchase a snack at school during lunch the homeless child can take a step towards feeling “normal”, towards fitting in for the first time, towards being accepted. The empowerment that could come from such an experience could have untold effects on the child’s development. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">These are but a few ways that $2.00 could make a difference in the lives of the people that we serve here at ShelterCare. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">Thank you for asking that question and pushing me out of my comfort zone this morning. I came really close to taking the easy way out and saying that two bucks really doesn’t make a difference for us. The only favor that I will ask of you is that you disregard to spelling errors and poor grammar in my response! It is after all the height of allergy season. Also, let us know what becomes of this project. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">Thank you and good luck. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">Brad Bassi</span></span><span style="color:navy;"><span style="color: navy;"></span></span></p> <div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">Development Associate </span></span><span style="color:navy;"><span style="color: navy;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">ShelterCare</span></span><span style="color:navy;"><span style="color: navy;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">PO Box</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;"> 23338</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;"> </span></span><span style="color:navy;"><span style="color: navy;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">Eugene</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">, OR 97402</span></span><span style="color:navy;"><span style="color: navy;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">541 686 1262</span></span></p> </div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-39513047913378610722010-01-03T18:32:00.000-08:002010-01-03T18:34:04.632-08:00Planting Peacehow are you? thanks for wanting to help charities all over! our charity can deworm a little over 100 kids for 2 dollars. to learn more about our deworming project please visit <a href="http://www.plantimgpeace.org/" target="_blank">www.plantimgpeace.org</a>. thanks again and look forward to hearing from you.<div><br /></div>may peace be your step Aaron <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-22787167320473013192010-01-03T18:30:00.001-08:002010-01-03T18:30:56.294-08:00Stand Up For Kids<span style="font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Danielle ~~~<br /><br /> I think you have a great idea. Well, here is what I think $2.00 can buy for homeless and street kids:<br /> A bottle of water when there is no where to get a drink - which is most places when you're on the streets<br /> a lip balm - when you're in the sun all day on the streets<br /> a small tube of suntan lotion when you're in the sun all day on the streets<br /> a hamburger at a fast food restaurant<br /> french fries at a fast food restaurant<br /> a ride on local transportation to go to an important meeting/school<br /> a clean pair of pants or a shirt at a goodwill store - or two pair of socks<br /><br />Rick</span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-63499292102600735442010-01-03T18:27:00.000-08:002010-01-03T18:30:39.024-08:00Foothills Animal RescueWhat could we do with $2.<br />- feed a cat dry food for a week<br />- feed a cat wet food for 2 days<br />- feed a dog wet food for 1 day<br />- feed a dog dry food for a week<br />- vaccinate a cat or dog (depends on the vaccination)<br />FVRCP-cat<br />DHLPP- dog<br />- drive an animal to a medical visit<br />- drive and animal to adoptions<br /><br />That is the short list:)<br /><br />Dawn<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-31410100068810340932010-01-03T18:25:00.000-08:002010-01-03T18:26:56.715-08:00Lyn Treece Boys & Girls Club of Tippecanoe County<div align="left"><span><span style="font-family:Maiandra GD;color:#000080;">Dani,</span></span></div> <div align="left"><span></span> </div> <div align="left"><span><span style="font-family:Maiandra GD;color:#000080;">First off let me say thank you for bringing attention to this fact. It is true that $2 can have a greater impact than most people know.</span></span></div> <div align="left"><span></span> </div> <div align="left"><span><span style="font-family:Maiandra GD;color:#000080;">Here are two examples from our organization:</span></span></div> <div align="left"><span></span> </div> <div align="left"><span><span style="font-family:Maiandra GD;color:#000080;">- $2 for 5 weeks ($10 total) will pay for 1 youth membership at our facilities where they have access to programs and activities that can help guide and shape them to become positive and productive citizens.</span></span></div> <div align="left"><span></span> </div> <div align="left"><span><span style="font-family:Maiandra GD;color:#000080;">- $2 for 52 weeks (1yr = $104) would pay for 10 youth memberships.</span></span></div> <div align="left"><span></span> </div> <div align="left"><span><span style="font-family:Maiandra GD;color:#000080;">- $2 will provide 4 of our youth members with an after school snack that they might not other wise get. A majority of our youth come to our facilities upon dismissal from school and do not leave until we close at 8pm. If it was not for us providing them with this snack they may not eat until after 8pm.</span></span></div> <div align="left"><span></span> </div> <div align="left"><span><span style="font-family:Maiandra GD;color:#000080;">These are a couple things I could think of off the top of my head. If you would like more please let me know.</span></span></div> <div align="left"><span></span> </div> <div align="left"><span><span style="font-family:Maiandra GD;color:#000080;">Thanks again for doing this project,</span></span></div> <div align="left"><span></span> </div> <div align="left"><span> <div align="left"><span style="font-family:Maiandra GD;font-size:130%;color:#000080;">Armonda Hassler</span></div> <div align="left"><span style="font-family:Maiandra GD;color:#000080;">Resource Development Assistant</span></div> <div align="left"><span style="font-family:Maiandra GD;color:#000080;">Lyn Treece Boys & Girls Club of Tippecanoe County (<a href="http://www.bgclub.lafayette.in.us/" target="_blank">www.bgclub.lafayette.in.us</a>)</span></div> <div align="left"><span style="font-family:Maiandra GD;color:#000080;">1529 N 10th St</span></div> <div align="left"><span style="font-family:Maiandra GD;color:#000080;">Lafayette, IN 47904</span></div> <div align="left"><span style="font-family:Maiandra GD;color:#000080;">(765) 429-6734</span></div> <div align="left"><a href="mailto:mail@bgclub.lafayette.in.us" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Maiandra GD;">mail@bgclub.lafayette.in.us</span></a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000000;">It Just Takes One...</span></em></strong><br /></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#6666ff;"> One day</span></span></em><span style="color:#ff0000;"><em> </em></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#2999ff;">in the life of a child can make a huge impact on her future.</span><em><span><br /></span></em><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#6666ff;"> One caring adult</span></em></span><em><span style="color:#ff0000;"> </span></em></span></strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#2999ff;">can create an unbreakable bond with a vulnerable child that will last throughout his lifetime.</span><em><br /></em><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#6666ff;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span><em> O</em></span><span><em>ne Boys & Girls Club</em></span></span><em> </em></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#2999ff;">can offer hope to an entire neighborhood.</span><em><br /></em><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#6666ff;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span><em> O</em></span><em><span>ne gift</span></em></span><em> </em></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#2999ff;">from you can </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="color:#2999ff;"><span style="font-size:100%;">open the door to a</span> <span style="font-size:100%;">brighter tomorrow for more of our children.</span></span></span></strong><br /></span></div></span></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-21379485278626422172010-01-03T18:22:00.000-08:002010-01-03T18:23:01.781-08:00Spirit Therapies2.00 DOLLARS COULD PAY FOR ALOT OF THINGS ... HORSES NEED ALOT OF THIS FEED, FLY SPRAYS, O..R A PICTURE OF ONE OF MY RIDERS SMILEING FACE... THAT WOULD COST ABOUT 2.00 IF LIKE GO TO THE WEBSITE <a href="http://spirittherapies.org/" target="_blank">SPIRITTHERAPIES.ORG</a> .. LAURIE <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-31226220617917855972010-01-03T18:19:00.000-08:002010-01-03T18:21:31.799-08:00American Liver Association<p class="MsoNormal">Danielle,</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your email inquiring what would $2 dollars buy our constituents. Below is what $2/week would buy which I believe would fall into your guidelines. If you/someone collected $2 worth of change every week and sent it to us we would be able to provide the following:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">$2/week -- Provides 2 support group sessions that provide emotional support and information to people with liver disease and their caregivers to be conducted.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Let me know if I can be of further help, good luck with your project.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Becky</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Becky Frank</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">Chief Development & Marketing Officer</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">American Liver Foundation</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">75 Maiden Lane, Ste 603</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">New York, NY 10038</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">212.668.1000 x 126</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">410.262.8804 cell</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">212.483.8179 fax</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; color: rgb(0, 32, 96);"><a href="http://www.liverfoundation.org/" target="_blank">bfrank@liverfoundation.org</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; color: rgb(0, 32, 96);"><a href="http://www.liverfoundation.org/" target="_blank">www.liverfoundation.org</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: red;"></span><b><span style="color: red;">Your Liver. Your Life</span></b></p><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-37036622517457258862010-01-03T18:16:00.000-08:002010-01-03T18:18:48.634-08:00Nicodemus Wilderness ProjectHi Dani,<br /><br />Thanks for your note and for the good work you are doing in the community.<br /><br />Two dollars is indeed very little money but it becomes magnified at an organization like NWP where most everything we do is powered by volunteers. In fact, we have no full time paid staff and have managed to do everything almost exclusively with the help of generous volunteers (from kids to senior citizens). So... with two dollars we could:<br /><br />1) Print and send an award certificate and an NWP sticker to a youth volunteer who completed a project. Keep in mind that these volunteers did their projects with no additional compensation except some recognition on our website and this simple letter.<br /><br />2) Purchase a pair of simple canvas/leather gloves for a volunteer to use during one of our local cleanup, habitat restoration, or graffiti removal projects in Albuquerque, NM. This pair of gloves can be worn through many projects (ca. 10) and results in hundreds of hours of work completed by dedicated youth volunteers. Many kids (often from disadvantaged families) don't own these work gloves and so we provide them at no cost; in turn they provide their local community and environment with a valuable service.<br /><br />3) Purchase about 20 garbage bags for volunteers to use during litter cleanups of local mountains and rivers. These bags hold about 20 kg of trash and so for just $2, nearly 400 kg of trash can be removed from the environment. What's the big deal with trash? Trash kills or injures wildlife, leaches chemicals into the environment, and spoils nature's beauty. Young volunteers work hard and accomplish an amazing amount of work.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Rob<br /><br />Robert K. Dudley, Ph.D., Director<br />Nicodemus Wilderness Project<br />Post Office Box 40712<br />Albuquerque NM 87196-0712 USA<br />Visit us online at: <a href="http://www.wildernessproject.org/" target="_blank">http://www.wildernessproject.<wbr>org</a><br />Volunteer at: <a href="http://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist" target="_blank">http://www.wildernessproject.<wbr>org/volunteer_apprentice_<wbr>ecologist</a><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-86067702114797454222010-01-03T18:13:00.000-08:002010-01-03T18:15:35.415-08:00Edmonton Small Press AssociationHi Dani,<div><br /></div><div>Great project. I agree "two dollars isn't much, but it's something"!</div><div><br /></div><div>A few things I can think of that orgs like us (who produce street papers & have street vendors, many homeless) could use $2 for are:</div><div><br /></div><div>• gloves, hat or scarf </div><div>• toothbrush, hand sanitizer, shampoo, soap, deodorant, hairbrush/comb or other toiletries</div><div>• recycled/reusable cloth bag</div><div>• a pair of underwear or socks</div><div>• reusable plate/cup/cutlery or water-bottle</div><div>• lighter (for those who use campfires to cook hot meals)</div><div>• seed investment for jewellery-making: one dollar for beads, one dollar for string/wire, which can then be made into several bracelets or necklaces for re-sale</div><div>• seeds - people can try growing some of their own food (or sunflowers, which they can also re-sell)</div><div>• pillow-case to carry other clothing (and use for a pillow)</div><div>• bike lock & key</div><div>• plastic tablecloth (can be used as waterproof shelter)</div><div>• deck of cards or other 'small, mobile games' (for entertainment)</div><div>• herbs & spices for cooking</div><div><br /></div><div>Most dollar stores have all of the above for $2 or less nowadays.</div><div><br /></div><div>Keep us updated!</div><div><br /></div><div>cheers,</div><div><br /></div><div>Lynette Bondarchuk</div>"Our Voice" Street News (Edmonton, Canada)<br /><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="word-wrap: break-word;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">--</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">Edmonton Small Press Association (ESPA)</div><div style="margin: 0px;">P.O. Box 75086 RPO</div><div style="margin: 0px;">Edmonton, Alberta</div><div style="margin: 0px;">T6E 6K1 Canada</div><div style="margin: 0px;">780-434-9236</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.edmontonsmallpress.org/" target="_blank">http://www.edmontonsmallpress.<wbr>org</a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18332213920" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/group.<wbr>php?gid=18332213920</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></span></div></span></div></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-38998936562470688612010-01-03T18:10:00.000-08:002010-01-03T18:11:26.404-08:00Africa Bridge<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Hi Danielle,</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">This is a great idea – I think you’re doing something with a lot of potential for an impactful message. Africa Bridge works in very poor communities in SW Tanzania, a very rural area without a great deal of economic viability or help from the outside community. Two dollars means quite a lot here – it represents how little they live on per day (less than one dollar) and also represents a difference between having food for the week or not. For two dollars, one orphan can attend school for one month (she needs $25 a year to pay for books, a uniform, and shoes – without them there is no school). The children we work with – the most vulnerable children and orphans – all want education more than anything else. For them, it is their ticket to a chance at reaching adulthood and earning living. So, I would say for us that what $2 means is a child’s chance to go to school for an entire month. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">I’ll try to think of some other things.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Sandra</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">***********************</span></b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Sandra Clark</span></b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Development Coordinator</span></b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">(503)699-6162</span></b><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><a href="http://www.africabridge.org/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif";">www.africabridge.org</span></b></a></span></p><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-83226361617921474482010-01-03T18:08:00.000-08:002010-01-03T18:09:37.731-08:00Marion-Polk Food Share<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Dani,</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Great project! Good for you! I hope you consider entering your short films in our hunger film competition and festival, RUNNING ON EMPTY. I’m attaching information.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Here’s something to ponder: 91% of every dollar donated to Marion-Polk Food Share goes toward feeding the hungry. $10 will fill an emergency food box with enough food to feed a family of four for three to five days (about 50 pounds of food.) If you do the math, $2.00 will provide 10 pounds of food!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">We wish you great success in this endeavor and hope to see an entry from you for RUNNING ON EMPTY! Keep us posted on your progress.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Best wishes,</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Kat Daniel</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Community Partnerships</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Marion-Polk Food Share</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">(503) 581-3855 ext. 311</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">“Imagine…no hunger.”</span></p><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-17784639958306237512010-01-03T18:03:00.000-08:002010-01-03T18:08:19.749-08:00Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ghF0WcGfdIE/S0FNfxxkUaI/AAAAAAAAFms/m1d7j5Bve64/s1600-h/AANMAstaff09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 215px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ghF0WcGfdIE/S0FNfxxkUaI/AAAAAAAAFms/m1d7j5Bve64/s400/AANMAstaff09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422700634663309730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ghF0WcGfdIE/S0FNfkps4AI/AAAAAAAAFmk/NeABKq-oYYc/s1600-h/picture.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ghF0WcGfdIE/S0FNfkps4AI/AAAAAAAAFmk/NeABKq-oYYc/s400/picture.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422700631140655106" border="0" /></a><br />Dear Danielle,<br /><br />Thank you for your email and the link to your wonderful project. I am<br />curious as to how you selected our organization to answer this question.<br /><br />At first glance, a one-time gift of $2.00 seems to vaporize in today's<br />slippery economy where keeping nonprofit doors open require jumping<br />monumental hoops. In truth, every penny counts! And on a daily basis, we<br />give away free services and advocate for families whose faces we'll<br />never see.<br /><br />But to answer your question: It is often not the value of the dollar but<br />the manner in which the dollar is given that reveals its true potential<br />for change. In our experience, I can tell you that $1.00 and a short<br />note sent by one of our members who is mentally challenged has inspired<br />and motivated all of us at Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of<br />Asthmatics and visitors to our office for several years. We framed the<br />letter and the dollar and it hangs on our wall in the office as a<br />reminder that whatever hurdles we may have, we are not alone and neither<br />are the people we love to serve.<br /><br />Nancy Sander<br />President and Founder<br />Allergy & Asthma Network<br />Mothers of Asthmatics<br />Since 1985<br /><a href="http://www.aanma.org/" target="_blank">www.aanma.org</a><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-14319200030206797282010-01-03T18:00:00.000-08:002010-01-03T18:01:10.218-08:00Whatcom Volunteer Center<div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span>Hi.</span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span></span></span> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span>Sorry it took us a while to get back to you - we're working on our big event - the Human Race, so most of our time this week has been devoted to that.</span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span></span></span> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span>For two dollars. </span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span>We could produce a packet that we use to orient volunteers.</span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span>We could go to a thrift store and buy some washable yarn that a volunteer could make into a hat or scarf for our Project Warm Up program (where individuals create warm items that go to low income and/or homeless people.)</span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span></span></span> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span>Those are the items that come to mind.</span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span></span></span> </div> <span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span>Sue Ellen <p><span style="font-size:85%;">Sue Ellen Heflin<br />Executive Director<br />Whatcom Volunteer Center<br />725 North State Street<br />Bellingham WA 98225<br /></span></p></span></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5967943823966816161.post-77513440603377448892010-01-03T13:02:00.001-08:002010-01-03T13:02:19.038-08:00Street SightsDear Dani,<br /><br />Thank you for including Street Sights in your two dollar project! I work at an organization called Street Sights in Providence, RI. We are a free monthly street newspaper covering news and issues related to homelessness. We serve as the most current guide for local resources for the homeless population and provide a means through which homeless individuals can have their voices heard.<br /><br />We're unique because most of the people on staff (writers, editors, distributors, and photographers) at Street Sights are homeless or formerly homeless. And while we do not have a lot of money, we do what we can support our staff members with bus passes, food, and supplies. Any money we have to spare we often use to celebrate with each other.<br /><br />In the past few months, we have had 3 staff members move out of shelters and into their own apartments, after having been homeless for 3 or more years each. Sarge is one of those staff members. He has shown up to meetings jingling his keys with excitement about his new place. <br /><br />With two dollars, we purchased a housewarming gift for Sarge--a plate and a mug, for $1 each, at the local dollar store. We were able to say, with that small gift, that we care about Sarge and couldn't be happier about his new home.<br /><br />I wish you the best and lots of great responses for your two dollar project!<br /><br />Take care,<br />Amy Peters<br />Street Sights, Staff writer and grant writer.Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01888374030401303881noreply@blogger.com0