Peas making an impact. LAST DAY!!
Dec 1, 2019 12:32:27 GMT
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Post by Merge on Dec 1, 2019 12:32:27 GMT
Huge thanks to everyone who has been donating along every day or even just some days. Hopefully we helped out a few worthy causes.
December 24th - I hemmed and hawed about which charity I would choose, but finally decided on Little Kids Rock.
Obviously a cause I care about deeply. Please consider donating to this and every other worthy charity on the list.
Merry Christmas, peas! We did it!
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December 23rd - Room to Read from mom . They say:
Please consider donating to this worthy cause!
If you are still reading along - I believe at this point I have included at least one charity suggested by everyone who suggested one. If I missed yours, please PM me so I can be sure to include them tomorrow.
~merge
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Sorry, we've had some stuff going on and I haven't been back to this thread. Caught up now. Thanks to anyone still playing along. Two more days!
December 22nd - Provail from flanz and in honor of rst 's son, Daniel.
Let's make an impact!
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December 21st - Esophageal Cancer Action Network from PaperAngel , in honor of her dad.
Get out there and make a difference in someone's life!
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December 20th - Old Dog Haven from catck
A dollar makes a difference!
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December 19th - Safenet Services from newscrapper05 . From their website:
Please consider donating today!
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December 18th - Personal Ink from shevy
Such a beautiful way to help women at a difficult time in their lives. Get out there and make a difference!
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December 17th - Fisher House Foundation from Anita . They are ...
Let's band together and make a difference!
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December 16th - No Kid Hungry from scrappinwithoutpeas . From their website:
I've seen firsthand the effect that being hungry can have on a child's ability to focus and do well in school, and I've known kids who dreaded weekends because there wouldn't be any food at home. I'll be donating generously to this one. I hope you will, too!
(Sorry I missed yesterday - Sunday seems to be a difficult day for me to sit down and do this since it's much easier to do it on the computer than on my phone.)
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December 14th - Feeding America from paperaddictedpea . Their mission:
Have plenty to eat today? Help someone who doesn't. We can make a difference!
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December 13th - the Mr. Mo Project from abbyg7 . Their mission:
As a dog lover, I really can't imagine a cause more worthwhile than this one. Please give if you can!
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December 12th - Supporting SADS or SADS International Partners from theshyone . Their mission:
Let's help make a difference, peas!
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December 11th - Today let's support Teen Lifeline from ComplicatedLady .
Sounds like exactly what we need more of right now. Let's all make a difference today!
(I just want to say that I don't know if/how many people are still reading and donating along, but that I personally am enjoying learning about all these great organizations. With all the crap going on the world right now, it's good to know that there are still lots of people out there trying to make a positive difference.
I also wanted to say that if you're reading here and can't donate right now, that a random act of kindness in your own family/community is even more valuable than a monetary donation - do something kind for someone else today!)
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December 10th - Today's group to support is Operation Underground Railroad from jenjie .
Note: they do have a $5 minimum on credit card donations. Skip the latte today and give it anyway.
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So sorry, peas, I got overwhelmed with stuff to do yesterday and didn't get to post.
December 9th - Today's cause to support is Days for Girls from scrapbookwriter . She says:
Sounds like worthy and important work to me! Let's get out there and make a difference.
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December 7th. Finally the weekend! Today we'll support Icing Smiles Canada from cakediva .
Get out there and do some good today, peas!
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December 6th. Happy Friday! Today we'll be supporting Modest Needs from sleepingbooty . She says:
Sounds like a great thing to me! Please consider donating whatever you can afford. A dollar makes a difference!
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December 5th: PAWS Adoption Center from J u l e e .
I know many of us are animal lovers. Get out there and save our furry friends! (And after you donate to PAWS, consider a second donation to your local no-kill shelter or rescue.)
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December 4th: The Service Dog Project, from voltagain .
From their website:
You know what to do, peas! A dollar makes a difference.
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December 3rd: Today we'll be focusing on supporting those who experience domestic violence.
Connections for Abused Women and their Children, from cali
Remember, even a dollar makes a difference! If you can't donate every day, consider once or twice a week. Thank you.
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December 2nd: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) from monklady123 .
Remember, it only takes a dollar to make a difference!
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Original Post:
Happy December! Last week I posted about an idea I'd read on FB for a reverse advent calendar, where instead of receiving something for the 24 days leading up to Christmas, you do something small for someone else each of those days. The idea is that if we work together and make small individual donations, we as a large group can positively impact multiple good organizations this month.
I will bump this thread each day through December 24 and add a link to 1-2 new charities (since we had more than 24 charities posted) at the top of the OP each day. (This makes more sense to me than having a new thread each day, so people who aren't on the board every day don't have to go hunting for multiple threads.) If you feel moved to do so, please consider donating a small amount to the suggested charities. Even $1 can make a big difference if a bunch of people are doing it.
*If you are concerned about putting yourself on multiple mailing lists this way, consider creating a new email address just for the purpose of this activity. You can shut it down when the month is over.
*The charities named will all be those suggested by peas in the original thread. While I will glance at each website posted to see if it appears legitimate, I am in no way suggesting that I have personally thoroughly vetted each of these charities. If you have concerns, please use your own best judgement.
*No need to post whether or not you've donated each day. That's entirely your business.
*A personal note - I will be pulling the suggested charities directly from the original thread. If you made a suggestion but did not include a direct link and a blurb about the charity's mission, please consider going back and editing your post to include those things. This will make it easier for me to include your charity in our list.
So with all that said, let's get started on making an impact!
We're going to start off the month with a charity founded and run by one of our own, and another with which several peas are involved.
Kaitlyn Vallery Foundation (aka Kaitlyn's Promise) from cherivall
CASA first suggested by mom , but several peas are volunteers.
Let's get out there and do some good, peas! Remember to check this thread each day for a new charity link, and consider a small donation. Thanks to everyone.
December 24th - I hemmed and hawed about which charity I would choose, but finally decided on Little Kids Rock.
Little Kids Rock is a national nonprofit that is dedicated to building a world where kids can live rich, purposeful lives by ensuring that all public school children have the opportunity to unlock their inner music makers. We do this by
partnering with school districts, training public school teachers in our innovative curriculum, and donating all of the instruments and resources necessary to run rockin’ music programs.
partnering with school districts, training public school teachers in our innovative curriculum, and donating all of the instruments and resources necessary to run rockin’ music programs.
Merry Christmas, peas! We did it!
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December 23rd - Room to Read from mom . They say:
Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
If you are still reading along - I believe at this point I have included at least one charity suggested by everyone who suggested one. If I missed yours, please PM me so I can be sure to include them tomorrow.
~merge
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Sorry, we've had some stuff going on and I haven't been back to this thread. Caught up now. Thanks to anyone still playing along. Two more days!
December 22nd - Provail from flanz and in honor of rst 's son, Daniel.
Our Belief
Every one of us has the right to pursue the life we choose to live.
Our Mission
Supporting people with disabilities to fulfill their life choices.
Our Vision
We see a world where all people live life based on their own choices.
We see a community that maximizes accessibility and inclusion.
We see PROVAIL as a community leader, working with others, to champion creative initiatives that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Our Values
PROVAIL…
Honors self-directed life choices
Values growth, discovery, and new experiences
Encourages independence, integration, and inclusion in and by the community
Upholds the value of health and safety throughout the agency
Supports respect and dignity of the individual
Celebrates creativity, innovation, and forward thinking
Recognizes that our sustainability is essential to our future
Every one of us has the right to pursue the life we choose to live.
Our Mission
Supporting people with disabilities to fulfill their life choices.
Our Vision
We see a world where all people live life based on their own choices.
We see a community that maximizes accessibility and inclusion.
We see PROVAIL as a community leader, working with others, to champion creative initiatives that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Our Values
PROVAIL…
Honors self-directed life choices
Values growth, discovery, and new experiences
Encourages independence, integration, and inclusion in and by the community
Upholds the value of health and safety throughout the agency
Supports respect and dignity of the individual
Celebrates creativity, innovation, and forward thinking
Recognizes that our sustainability is essential to our future
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December 21st - Esophageal Cancer Action Network from PaperAngel , in honor of her dad.
While increased awareness remains ECAN’s primary focus, educating patients about their options for prevention, early detection and treatment has become a priority. ECAN has become a trusted and reliable source for the latest in medical research affecting those at risk for Esophageal Cancer.
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December 20th - Old Dog Haven from catck
Their mission is helping abandoned senior dogs receive the veterinary care they need and remain in a loving, permanent foster home for the remainder of their lives.
A dollar makes a difference!
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December 19th - Safenet Services from newscrapper05 . From their website:
We are proud to have helped more than 3,400 abused women and their children change their lives since we opened our doors in 1991.
Please consider donating today!
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December 18th - Personal Ink from shevy
Personal Ink provides free mastectomy tattoos to those who've had breast cancer and surgeries for it. We have lots of people that donate time/products and shops. The money used is to get survivors to shops, goodie bags, food while at the shop...
It's a place where a woman who has ugly scars that prevent her from looking in the mirror or showing others receives a work of art that makes them proud of their chest/abdomen area again.
It's a place where a woman who has ugly scars that prevent her from looking in the mirror or showing others receives a work of art that makes them proud of their chest/abdomen area again.
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December 17th - Fisher House Foundation from Anita . They are ...
a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment.
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December 16th - No Kid Hungry from scrappinwithoutpeas . From their website:
We have plenty of food in the United States. And we have child nutrition programs that work. The problem is that not enough kids are able to access them.
That’s a problem we know how to solve. Here are some of the ways how. (school breakfast, summer meals, afterschool meals, food skills education, research & policy, advocacy)
That’s a problem we know how to solve. Here are some of the ways how. (school breakfast, summer meals, afterschool meals, food skills education, research & policy, advocacy)
(Sorry I missed yesterday - Sunday seems to be a difficult day for me to sit down and do this since it's much easier to do it on the computer than on my phone.)
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December 14th - Feeding America from paperaddictedpea . Their mission:
Feeding America is the nationwide network of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in the United States. Together, we provide food to more than 46 million people through 60,000 food pantries and meal programs in communities across America. Feeding America also supports programs that improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Individuals, charities, businesses and government all have a role in ending hunger. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate. Together we can solve hunger.
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December 13th - the Mr. Mo Project from abbyg7 . Their mission:
This organization was founded and is run by Chris and Mariesa Hughes. They rescue senior dogs, find them new permanent or foster homes and cover their vet bills for the rest of the dogs life. Their goal is to give them "the best for the rest".
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December 12th - Supporting SADS or SADS International Partners from theshyone . Their mission:
To save the lives and support the families of children and adults who are genetically predisposed to sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities.
The SADS Foundation is dedicated to informing the general public, families, and medical professionals about the effects of untreated/undiagnosed cardiac arrhythmias and the methods by which death can be prevented. Initiatives include sponsoring public awareness meetings in local communities, providing educational videos on LQTS, and establishing media relationships to promote publicity about these "silent killers," through magazine and newspaper articles as well as TV and radio shows. The Foundation also sponsors the International SADS Awareness Week (Month) each year (formerly the Long QT Syndrome Awareness Week), where volunteers and the foundation participate in awareness activities, support groups and other awareness events. Through comprehensive awareness programs, the SADS Foundations hopes to prevent additional tragedies that can be avoided through early detection and proper treatment.
The SADS Foundation is dedicated to informing the general public, families, and medical professionals about the effects of untreated/undiagnosed cardiac arrhythmias and the methods by which death can be prevented. Initiatives include sponsoring public awareness meetings in local communities, providing educational videos on LQTS, and establishing media relationships to promote publicity about these "silent killers," through magazine and newspaper articles as well as TV and radio shows. The Foundation also sponsors the International SADS Awareness Week (Month) each year (formerly the Long QT Syndrome Awareness Week), where volunteers and the foundation participate in awareness activities, support groups and other awareness events. Through comprehensive awareness programs, the SADS Foundations hopes to prevent additional tragedies that can be avoided through early detection and proper treatment.
Let's help make a difference, peas!
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December 11th - Today let's support Teen Lifeline from ComplicatedLady .
Teen Lifeline was developed as an innovative solution to address teen suicide. Our Mission: To prevent teen suicide in Arizona through enhancing resiliency in youth and fostering supportive communities. The mission has remained steadfast: to end teen suicide, to provide a connection of hope to teens in crisis, and to empower our youth to make healthy decisions.
Teen Lifeline is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect.
Teen Lifeline is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect.
(I just want to say that I don't know if/how many people are still reading and donating along, but that I personally am enjoying learning about all these great organizations. With all the crap going on the world right now, it's good to know that there are still lots of people out there trying to make a positive difference.
I also wanted to say that if you're reading here and can't donate right now, that a random act of kindness in your own family/community is even more valuable than a monetary donation - do something kind for someone else today!)
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December 10th - Today's group to support is Operation Underground Railroad from jenjie .
O.U.R.'s Ops Team consists of former CIA, past and current law enforcement, and highly skilled operatives that lead coordinated identification and extraction efforts. These operations are always in conjunction with law enforcement throughout the world. Once victims are rescued, a comprehensive process involving justice for the perpetrators and recovery and rehabilitation for the survivors begins.
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So sorry, peas, I got overwhelmed with stuff to do yesterday and didn't get to post.
December 9th - Today's cause to support is Days for Girls from scrapbookwriter . She says:
Many girls in third world nations have no access to feminine hygiene supplies. They stay home from school one week a month. Days for Girls provides reusable hygiene kits, free of charge, along with instruction and education. So far they've distributed 1.5 million kits. They are changing lives.
The organization also encourages groups across the country to donate fabric and sew the kits. Patterns and instruction are provided. It is an amazing program.
The organization also encourages groups across the country to donate fabric and sew the kits. Patterns and instruction are provided. It is an amazing program.
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December 7th. Finally the weekend! Today we'll support Icing Smiles Canada from cakediva .
Icing Smiles is a nonprofit organization that provides custom celebration cakes and other treats to families impacted by the critical illness of a child. We understand that the simple things, like a birthday cake, are luxuries to a family battling illness. Our goal is to create a custom cake for the ill child, or their sibling, that provides a temporary escape from worry and creates a positive memory during a difficult time. We feel strongly that siblings are the unsung heroes in these families. They consistently put their own lives on hold and sacrifice the attention of their parents while their families are helping the medical child.
Memories have magical powers. Long after the cake is gone, the memories linger. Memories of the kindness of a stranger, of the art of the design, of the sweet smells of a special treat, of the smiles and laughs, of a normal childhood experience so often stolen from these children. These memories are why we say, "It is so much more than a cake."
Memories have magical powers. Long after the cake is gone, the memories linger. Memories of the kindness of a stranger, of the art of the design, of the sweet smells of a special treat, of the smiles and laughs, of a normal childhood experience so often stolen from these children. These memories are why we say, "It is so much more than a cake."
Get out there and do some good today, peas!
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December 6th. Happy Friday! Today we'll be supporting Modest Needs from sleepingbooty . She says:
... a very, very important American organization with amazing transparency. This is an organization that helps people not go from having a roof over their head to being homeless, keep a running car to be able to continue to go to work instead of finding themselves unemployed due to a broken car, electricity bills paid during winter, etc. for people who are legitimately struggling but are just above the poverty line and don't qualify for government help. This is a matter of small donations directly impacting someone's life and avoiding slipping into poverty. Modest Needs heavily vets the applicants and pays the bills of the applicants directly (not a Go Fund Me type of thing).
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December 5th: PAWS Adoption Center from J u l e e .
PAWS depends exclusively on donations to help home as many animals as possible. We are planning on saving the lives of over 400 animals this coming year. We are making a promise to our animals that we will treat them like family until they become a part of yours.
PAWS is the last chance for many of the animals. Over 95% of them have been pulled from traditional shelters, and, although they were highly adoptable, were at extreme risk of being euthanized.
Many have never had veterinary attention. PAWS makes sure they get what they need. Once they are healthy, these pets are adopted into loving, forever homes.
PAWS is the last chance for many of the animals. Over 95% of them have been pulled from traditional shelters, and, although they were highly adoptable, were at extreme risk of being euthanized.
Many have never had veterinary attention. PAWS makes sure they get what they need. Once they are healthy, these pets are adopted into loving, forever homes.
I know many of us are animal lovers. Get out there and save our furry friends! (And after you donate to PAWS, consider a second donation to your local no-kill shelter or rescue.)
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December 4th: The Service Dog Project, from voltagain .
From their website:
The Service Dog Project (SDP) has donated over 160 Great Dane service dogs to people with balance issues due to neurological diseases or war injuries to assist them in achieving greater independence. Our working service dogs have received extensive training for balance and mobility. We consider our dogs well educated so once a dog is paired with an applicant the dog continues to adjust to the needs of their partner. Our Great Danes provide a valuable service and enhance the quality of life for their partners.
Veterans, first responders, and their families are given first preference for a service dog.
Service Dog Project Inc. is a registered 501c3 and is fully accredited by Assistance Dogs International.
Veterans, first responders, and their families are given first preference for a service dog.
Service Dog Project Inc. is a registered 501c3 and is fully accredited by Assistance Dogs International.
You know what to do, peas! A dollar makes a difference.
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December 3rd: Today we'll be focusing on supporting those who experience domestic violence.
Connections for Abused Women and their Children, from cali
Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) is committed to ending domestic violence. Using a self-help, empowerment approach, we provide a shelter for adults and children, counseling, advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline for people affected by domestic violence. We work for social change through education, service collaboration, and institutional advocacy.
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December 2nd: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) from monklady123 .
From their website: For 40 years, we have been at the forefront of the mental health movement providing support, education and advocacy to ensure people get the care they need and deserve.
Remember, it only takes a dollar to make a difference!
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Original Post:
Happy December! Last week I posted about an idea I'd read on FB for a reverse advent calendar, where instead of receiving something for the 24 days leading up to Christmas, you do something small for someone else each of those days. The idea is that if we work together and make small individual donations, we as a large group can positively impact multiple good organizations this month.
I will bump this thread each day through December 24 and add a link to 1-2 new charities (since we had more than 24 charities posted) at the top of the OP each day. (This makes more sense to me than having a new thread each day, so people who aren't on the board every day don't have to go hunting for multiple threads.) If you feel moved to do so, please consider donating a small amount to the suggested charities. Even $1 can make a big difference if a bunch of people are doing it.
*If you are concerned about putting yourself on multiple mailing lists this way, consider creating a new email address just for the purpose of this activity. You can shut it down when the month is over.
*The charities named will all be those suggested by peas in the original thread. While I will glance at each website posted to see if it appears legitimate, I am in no way suggesting that I have personally thoroughly vetted each of these charities. If you have concerns, please use your own best judgement.
*No need to post whether or not you've donated each day. That's entirely your business.
*A personal note - I will be pulling the suggested charities directly from the original thread. If you made a suggestion but did not include a direct link and a blurb about the charity's mission, please consider going back and editing your post to include those things. This will make it easier for me to include your charity in our list.
So with all that said, let's get started on making an impact!
We're going to start off the month with a charity founded and run by one of our own, and another with which several peas are involved.
Kaitlyn Vallery Foundation (aka Kaitlyn's Promise) from cherivall
We established Kaitlyn’s Promise to help more adults and teens understand the dangers of inhalant abuse and the consequences of making bad choices when Kaitlyn died due to accidental drowning because of inhalant abuse
As of 2014, we are now the Kaitlyn Vallery Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to bring awareness of the dangers of drug use and the long reaching effects of your choices.
We provide the following resources to young people and their families:
• Kaitlyn’s family helps educate others by sharing her story with young people through presentations at schools in Houston and the surrounding area.
• We provide free drug screenings to parents who suspect their children may be using illegal drugs but are unable to afford the cost.
• We also offer three $1000 scholarships to local high school students who successfully rose above poor choices – theirs or others – and changed their lives for the better. Previous recipients overcame their own or their parents’ drug use, survived serious illnesses, and are on their own as a result of their parents’ actions.
If her promise can get just one kid to STOP doing this then Kaitlyn’s death will not have been in vain.
Full disclosure .. I am Kaitlyn's mom and a long time pea (though I mostly lurk.. some of you may remember the night we lost her .. we received so much love and support from the Peas, my family still talks about it)
To date we have given over $40,000 in scholarships, spoken to thousands of students and continue to share Kaitlyn's life in the hopes that we prevent another family from going through what we have gone through
As of 2014, we are now the Kaitlyn Vallery Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to bring awareness of the dangers of drug use and the long reaching effects of your choices.
We provide the following resources to young people and their families:
• Kaitlyn’s family helps educate others by sharing her story with young people through presentations at schools in Houston and the surrounding area.
• We provide free drug screenings to parents who suspect their children may be using illegal drugs but are unable to afford the cost.
• We also offer three $1000 scholarships to local high school students who successfully rose above poor choices – theirs or others – and changed their lives for the better. Previous recipients overcame their own or their parents’ drug use, survived serious illnesses, and are on their own as a result of their parents’ actions.
If her promise can get just one kid to STOP doing this then Kaitlyn’s death will not have been in vain.
Full disclosure .. I am Kaitlyn's mom and a long time pea (though I mostly lurk.. some of you may remember the night we lost her .. we received so much love and support from the Peas, my family still talks about it)
To date we have given over $40,000 in scholarships, spoken to thousands of students and continue to share Kaitlyn's life in the hopes that we prevent another family from going through what we have gone through
The National CASA/GAL Association, together with state and local member programs, supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive.
Let's get out there and do some good, peas! Remember to check this thread each day for a new charity link, and consider a small donation. Thanks to everyone.
That is SO COOL that they allowed a 3-year-old to help! I love that she learned about compassion at such a YOUNG age---wow!
