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Global Forum Foundation Canada (GFFC) is a legally registered in Alberta as a charitable, International, nonprofit and voluntary organization in dev and wish to establish good working relations with your org to support GFFC charity ... Views: 1271
Poverty is the principal cause of hunger in Australia
and the level of poverty is unacceptable. The wealth gap between the rich and poor in Australia has grown over the past decade. Despite more than a decade of continual economic growth, this prosperity has left many in middle Australia ... Views: 980
We all know that there are some forms of inequality in the world today. While some are living comfortably, there are some that do not have the opportunity and the luxury to even have the basic needs. However, no matter what the disparities are, some good came out of this through the forms of ... Views: 1228
While many newlyweds spend their honeymoon backpacking through Europe or jetting off to a far away tropical location, very few kick off the rest of their lives by working in meagre conditions without pay.
But that’s changing, thanks to a growing trend amongst 21st century honeymooners called ... Views: 2610
Special thanks to the RED CROSS...
This past week I had the pleasure and the HONOR to attend the 12th annual Real heroes Breakfast, put on by the Syracuse American Red Cross.
It is an annual tribute to some of the community’s local heroes.
Their tagline ‘Ordinary people…Extraordinary ... Views: 1251
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Just Be - by Micaela Bellopede, Miraclecather Photography, M.Ed, MIEM
28 years ago, I got my first job teaching children. I loved working with kids, singing songs, playing games, doing art, learning, growing. I did not know at the time that taking care of children would become the theme of my life.
Over the years, I have been a mentor and teacher to thousands ... Views: 1181
And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.
-- 1 Cor 12:28 NKJV
According to 1 Cor 12:28, the Ministry of Helps is one of the supernatural gifts God has ... Views: 1858
Donating automobile to some non-profit organization is and has now been an overlooked opportunity to benefit on sides of this contribution for a large number of several years. The vehicle donor as well as the recipient benefit concurrently. The individual who provides their automobile to charity ... Views: 999
I have been reading The Healer’s Way, by Earnie Larsen. Larsen has the gift of story, as do I. I did not know I had this gift until I was given the greatest gift of my life other than life itself, sobriety, freedom from addiction through a spiritual path. The best stories come from my ... Views: 1218
With the tough economy that we are currently experiencing, most of us are holding on to every penny that we have. Charitable fundraising can become difficult to organize and donations can become hard to come by. There are simple ideas for a charitable fundraising that has been around for many ... Views: 896
Imagination is everything; it is a preview of life’s coming attractions. Albert Einstein.
Thinking about this reminded me about a time when I was to oversee a kindergarten class of children at a private school. I had only taught and tutored slightly older children about the age of eight or ... Views: 1442
For the last three years I have done something I never imagined I would do. I became involved in an activity so alien to my background and comfort level that it can be described as pushing back against the box I was in at the time. When I began I had serious doubts about my ability to carry out ... Views: 1106
Charities can be found all over the world and if you have the money to spare, there are various ways that you can help out charities of your choice. However, it’s not just in terms of monetary donations that you can help out. You can also devote your time.
The Charity Challenge allows you to ... Views: 903
There is a dirty little secret here in the US that no one really wants to talk about: not our government, not our politicians, and especially not our neighbors. It has to do with human and sex trafficking. Recently CNN did a whole piece on this and as soon as they did a whole lot of ... Views: 1361
So many British companies are starting to sit up and take notice of the importance of corporate social responsibility, a new charity giving website launched by BT recently has given them massive kudos in this area. MyDonate became the first charity giving site in the UK where 100% of your ... Views: 829
‘In Congo it is estimated that in more than half of the couples the women are victims of domestic violence. Women are also victims of psychological violence’ [Anna Alvazzi del Frate & Angela Patrignani, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (1995). Women's ... Views: 2415
Through a series of acts of kindness, this hospice volunteer stumbled on an innovative method of simultaneously enhancing the quality of life for the aged, the infirm, those with end-of-life issues and similar others, while permanently honoring the memory of a loved one with an honor legacy of ... Views: 1655
I do not know about you, but every once in a while when I think about all of the different causes I could join I start feeling overwhelmed. We have so much to do for our planet, our creatures and our people. Where do I start? Where do I place my focus? How can I make a difference? Then I ... Views: 1811
According to the book, "Millionaire Mindset" (Thomas J. Stanley) - as well as other books about how millionaires think - most millionaires are very charitable, sit on the committee of many non-profit organizations, and are actively involved in their community. The cynic in you might think its ... Views: 2053
There is a little known secret going on here in America that little by little is starting to peek through the windows, and it has to do with human and sex trafficking. As good Americans we don't really like to talk about these types of things and the subject of sex can be quite taboo. But this ... Views: 976
Many people in Western countries have a very comfortable life with all the necessities that anyone can ask for, yet they are unfulfilled and dissatisfied. The normal course of action is to find a new job or relationship. It does not take long until another change is required since that is not ... Views: 1816
Everyone now recognizes ‘sustainability’ and ‘going green’ as this millennium's newest buzzwords. As climate change and the energy crises continue to pose an ever-growing threat to the way we interact with this planet, companies are changing the way they do business. Whether or not you ... Views: 926
I am in Cambodia now, the town of Siem Reap and am amazed at how many charity foundations there are in this town, three hundred NGO's (non-governmental associations), one everywhere you look. I have visited with several projects so far and learnt about a very interesting problem.
The main ... Views: 1850
THE dissolution of the religious houses in Wales during the reign of
Henry VIII, and the dispersion of their libraries, led to many Welsh
manuscripts passing into the hands of private individuals. Collections
of Welsh manuscripts soon began to be formed by persons who took an
interest in the ... Views: 1437
Healing is healing; the chief objective in healing situation is that the person, animal, place or object (think Planet Earth, oceans, volcanoes, nuclear reactors) receives what it is that they need from the universe. The example I will be using is the current situation in Japan. The news and ... Views: 1912
With all the current global weather problems I’ve seen in the news recently, I can’t help but notice that it is only once in a while do they report any news about animals. These reports are usually the work of some person in a resource group or emergency services and a little PR release. Without ... Views: 2130
Blown Away
When I was ten years old, my home was blown away by a tornado. I’m telling you this, not is a bid for sympathy, but to make a point.
I have noticed over the years that many people who have experienced a trauma like that seem morbidly fearful that it’s going to happen again. Any ... Views: 969
Do You Care or Curse?
Ultimately, that is the choice we make with our feelings hundreds of times a day-care or curse? The difference between the two often means happiness inside or despotic misery. The choice is real, most of the time automatic and situational, but once you begin to pay ... Views: 2029
I was asked the question why do Christians observe Lent. I explained that people use this time to reflect upon the sacrifice of Christ as they preparation of Easter. Many will give something up for one reason or another as to make God happy or deal with their guilt. Personally, I think the ... Views: 2469
The physical or mental activities done by the people to establish a stable status of the body are known as games. Games help the people to overcome the sorrow and grief of their mind and body. They are characterized by my features and are categorized on basis of those features. Usually, games ... Views: 1790
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Recently, some of the books I ordered came to me with printing issues on the cover. I was devastated because I knew I couldn't sell them, nor could they be given away without covers on them. For me, this was a real waste of good material. Since I never throw anything away, I wanted to see what I ... Views: 1395
The expression “attention to detail” has become something of a cliché on most job descriptions. What job doesn’t require attention to detail? But recently, I witnessed first hand, a group of professionals whose entire workload is attention to detail. My mission was to provide training for Event ... Views: 1631
One of the hardest things in life is learning how to talk with other individuals. We discover how to hear how individuals say things, and take a look at their faces for clues to what they imply. Now think how difficult it is for your infant to talk with you, simply because he possesses none of ... Views: 813
Everyone knows sleeping is extremely important, nevertheless it’s among the initial items we take off our ‘to do’ list. You need to re-think making sleep a priority as it has effects on so many aspects in your life. Furthermore you want to provide a great example for your children. A child ... Views: 839
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill
We live in a give-and-take society. When we give, we usually expect to get something in return. But sometimes we give for the sheer joy of giving. We don’t expect anything in return. It just makes us feel ... Views: 1554
One day at my parents’ laundry mat/dry cleaners, my father saw a homeless man rummaging through our garbage dumpster looking for aluminum cans and glass bottles. For some inexplicable reason, my father asked the man to come into the dry cleaners, and to pick out some clothes from a box filled ... Views: 1204
Though many watch manufacturers appear content to maintain the status quo, it is still refreshing when an artisan pushes the boundaries of innovation. Louis Moinet’s Meteoris—an astounding collection of timepieces built using materials from outer space—is truly from another world.
This ... Views: 943
What is your contribution in the development of the nation? No doubt, you do every bit possible to make the nation a better place. But is it enough? As we put in all our efforts in improving the infrastructure, industries and economy of the nation, we tend to neglect a crucial element that makes ... Views: 839
Are you a person admired for your noble character, courage, and achievement? Do you aspire to be that type of human being? Are you one that acts courageously when facing huge personal risk, and potential suffering? Is it important to you to be a paragon of strength and to do the right thing ... Views: 1062
Pre-engineered and pre-fabricated structures are receiving greater interest from municipalities and institutions dealing with decreased available manpower from engineers to laborers as well as budgetary constraints. Many large municipal sites, parks or professional campuses are using ... Views: 1093
Female Genital Mutilation (fgm) is a cultural procedure that has been carried out since ancient times throughout the world, mainly in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. It consists of girls and young women having parts of their vagina either partially or completely cut off by blunt, unsterilized ... Views: 3337
Oh, that magical word, Christmas. It is such a wonderful occasion that is anticipated all year long. I sit here and look at my newly decorated Christmas tree. It has a ton of lights on it, and all kinds of colorful ornaments and a huge Santa Clause tree shirt that my grandson picked out. ... Views: 1822
In the Christmas season, especially, our thoughts turn to the countless people who cannot participate in either festivities or in gift-giving.
Perhaps you are in this category now, this year. Perhaps it's the first time in your entire life that the words, "immediate needs", have come to apply ... Views: 1598
Every day we have the opportunity to make decisions to honor who we are. I would hope that because you are reading this you are someone who believes you have a very important path to travel.
Your life can be more than simply living from day to day. Yet, many people are living from day to ... Views: 1649
Donating to charity not only gives you a good feeling but also helps your bottom line when you file your taxes. This mutually beneficial situation encourages individuals to help charities who have and follow the same belief system of the person making the donation. But before donating and giving ... Views: 1352
Whether you are a mom with small children or you are now taking care of your mom, learning to take care of you first can be a challenge. There is a good reason airlines insist that, in the event of an emergency when traveling with small children or others needing care, that you put your on own ... Views: 1246
Many people are looking for potato salad recipes without mayonnaise. There are many reasons for people to do that, including wanting to try a new type of potato salad, wanting a potato salad recipe without mayonnaise and many more.
If you are looking for potato salad recipes without ... Views: 2263
Do you think philanthropy is only for the really wealthy – Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Bono, Bob Geldof, Mac Robertson, Stephen Tindall and the like?
Well that’s just plain wrong. I’ll show you why.
It used to be that business finance, business credit and so on was only for ... Views: 1136