tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31580686103766208812024-02-07T04:56:21.959-05:00They Are our ChildrenThe Urgency And Importance of Supporting Unfortunate Children EverywherePartnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-91448804861965638122008-05-23T14:36:00.003-04:002008-05-23T14:53:20.997-04:00Childrens Defense Fund-The Voice for AllBelow is an e-mail i received form the <a href="http://childrensdefensefund.org">Children"s Defense Fund</a>. I wanted to highlight the <span style="font-weight:bold;">successful </span>outcome of <span style="font-weight:bold;">just one</span> of the campaigns CDF brought to the attention of millions of people regarding a very important and vital issue, that if not for the voices of people like you and i, would have had a devastating effect on millions of families.<br /><br />Dear Marie:<br /><br />Good news! <span style="font-weight:bold;">Your calls were counted — your voices were heard!</span> Today the Senate passed legislation by a vote of <span style="font-weight:bold;">75-22</span> to delay seven <span style="font-weight:bold;">harmful Bush Administration Medicaid regulations</span>. These regulations jeopardize vital health services to millions of <span style="font-weight:bold;">children</span>, including children who are low-income, disabled, those with special health needs, and foster youth. Now the measure goes back to the House of Representatives for a vote after Memorial Day.<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Protecting Medicaid is a critical step </span>in the Healthy Child Campaign to <span style="font-weight:bold;">ensure every child </span>and pregnant woman access to affordable, seamless, comprehensive health coverage and services. Find out how your Senator voted!<br /><br />I would personally like to thank <span style="font-weight:bold;">CDF</span> for their ongoing dedication to families and children worldwide and to all of you who made your voices heard, Thank you, so much.Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-24326053106882786712008-05-16T11:59:00.004-04:002008-05-16T12:48:50.108-04:00Child Alert System-Family ProtectionDid you know that nearly <span style="font-weight:bold;">800,000 </span>children disappear each year?, that is one child, every <span style="font-weight:bold;">40 seconds</span> and whether we choose to ignore these statistics and view them as something that happens to "other" people,the very sad reality is, that it can happen to any one of us, at any given time.<br /><br />As parents, we do our best to protect and safeguard our children,in the hopes of assuring they will remain safe and secure.We try to educate them, as best we can on how to avoid the dangers that unfortunately are lurking on every corner, especially in today's society.<br /><br /><a href="http://childalertsystem.com"> Childalertsystem</a> confronts these very real statistics by offering parents and caregivers a way to be prepared in the event that their child goes missing.<a href="http://childalertsystem.com">Childalertsystem </a> provides many resources, such as:<br /><br />*Storage of your child's information on a secure server<br />* Notifying contacts on something they call <span style="font-weight:bold;">Kid Blast </span><br />*Storing your information on your hard drive<br /><br />*Offering DNA analysis,identity and fingerprints kits.<br /><br />* Working along side the proper authorities, trained to handle these types of situations.<br /><br />No parent or caregiver should ever be forced to face these kinds of situations and my personal wish is that we<span style="font-weight:bold;"> never </span> do, but,now, with <a href="http://childalertsystem.com">Childalertsystem</a> we can at least be <span style="font-weight:bold;">prepared</span>.Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-64605727533298502452008-04-25T16:24:00.003-04:002008-12-09T12:32:04.669-05:00Education For All- Help Shape Their Future<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6LtPZazqzzoHX7ep94jFLDF-z2TR1HG29_mN1YNmZhyphenhyphenddyC1TmVgQLnn2Ns-HTFmggn2njMv0KXcpsJxYb8wJyPwlK23tw4L7TQF93zoCv2uPQm-czDDTKOf6c1zi9oTp1h-0T3pNF8/s1600-h/educatethemall-v1-no-button.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6LtPZazqzzoHX7ep94jFLDF-z2TR1HG29_mN1YNmZhyphenhyphenddyC1TmVgQLnn2Ns-HTFmggn2njMv0KXcpsJxYb8wJyPwlK23tw4L7TQF93zoCv2uPQm-czDDTKOf6c1zi9oTp1h-0T3pNF8/s320/educatethemall-v1-no-button.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193283175803676818" /></a><br />Around the world, <span style="font-weight:bold;">72 million </span>school-age children are not in school.<span style="font-weight:bold;"> The Education for All Act</span> would commit the United States to investing in a comprehensive strategy to help these children get access to basic education, and break devastating cycles of <span style="font-weight:bold;">poverty </span>in the developing world.<br /><br />I just took action with the <span style="font-weight:bold;">ONE Campaign</span> and asked my member of Congress to co-sponsor the Education for All Act. You can too, here: <br /><br />http://<a href="www.one.org/edforall/?rc=efataf">www.one.org/edforall/?rc=efataf</a><br /><br />By helping to shape their minds,we're helping to shape their future, resulting in a better world for all.Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-81820216874291514692008-04-23T13:34:00.006-04:002008-12-09T12:32:04.789-05:00World Hunger Crisis- A Tragic Fact<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfXjkbzsL9al0517XG8UEyLrc7KxqeniygskoZtz7ghjC0qPWyUfqLBT3q2ZYQ5j0GzDqKSh-1OsxLsH2b9qfeGfTwOfG-wg4J_0CtTk3bdkwiytdHZ11Hd-Yo0-C0Gea7x5vcqC-mMl4/s1600-h/worldfoodcrisis6-commentpg2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfXjkbzsL9al0517XG8UEyLrc7KxqeniygskoZtz7ghjC0qPWyUfqLBT3q2ZYQ5j0GzDqKSh-1OsxLsH2b9qfeGfTwOfG-wg4J_0CtTk3bdkwiytdHZ11Hd-Yo0-C0Gea7x5vcqC-mMl4/s320/worldfoodcrisis6-commentpg2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192502037216651394" /></a><br />In just <span style="font-weight:bold;">3 years </span>, prices for the very basic staples of life ( wheat, rice ,corn) has risen by an unbelievable, <span style="font-weight:bold;">83%</span><br /><br />For people living in developing countries, being able to afford enough food to feed their families is a daily struggle.<br />A very sad and deplorable fact was reported by the N.Y.Times, stating that people living in Haiti,are eating <span style="font-weight:bold;">cakes of mud</span>, mixed with a little sugar and oil, just to attempt to rid themselves of <span style="font-weight:bold;">hunger pangs</span>.<br /><br />If immediate action isn't taken,to stop this upward spiral of food prices, <span style="font-weight:bold;">100 million</span> people around the world,already living in poverty, will find themselves more impoverished than they already are.Not to mention the <span style="font-weight:bold;">hundreds of thousands </span>who will be forced to confront,<span style="font-weight:bold;"> famine and starvation </span>.<br /><br />The <a href="http://one.org">One org </a> has more than 100,000 petition signers, who have urged President Bush to solve this <span style="font-weight:bold;">hunger crisis<br /> </span>by making it a top priority on his agenda at a summit meeting in Japan, this July.<br /><br />All of us can take part in helping <a href="http://one.org">One</a> reach their new goal of <span style="font-weight:bold;">200,000 </span> petition signers,<span style="font-weight:bold;">urging</span> the <br />President to rally and take emergency action against hunger.<br /><br />Won't you please take the time to sign this petition and help fight this world hunger <br /> crisis?<a href="http://one.org"> One.org</a>Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-82356590231876325162008-04-14T15:27:00.007-04:002008-12-09T12:32:04.979-05:00Feed My Starving Children-Volunteer-Donate<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYubtpDJHGQF2h6fF-4vW54HArjwp_g6WcohrFeeE0cJ53oLJcY-MrF-hzn_GWcMT_FR7Lba5isx0Uer-JyZPTVyc454kPv_VH7TFR12ANLCQPH-o9TbnMKN52PeXq0kluxS7wCkXGg4/s1600-h/volunteer.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYubtpDJHGQF2h6fF-4vW54HArjwp_g6WcohrFeeE0cJ53oLJcY-MrF-hzn_GWcMT_FR7Lba5isx0Uer-JyZPTVyc454kPv_VH7TFR12ANLCQPH-o9TbnMKN52PeXq0kluxS7wCkXGg4/s320/volunteer.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189193593174309634" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.fmsc.org">Feedmystarvingchildren</a> needs volunteers to hand pack meals for <span style="font-weight:bold;">starving children</span>.They provide a team building environment, for people of <span style="font-weight:bold;">all ages </span> to join together for this <span style="font-weight:bold;">urgent</span> and all to common cause.In <span style="font-weight:bold;">2007</span> alone, <span style="font-weight:bold;">175,000 </span> people have done their part by volunteering to help in this very worthy cause.<br /><br />The meals will be shipped to over <span style="font-weight:bold;">50 countries </span> all around the world,offering <span style="font-weight:bold;">real</span> help in combating hunger for these precious young ones.<br /><br />You can make a real difference in the life of a child, by volunteering to pack meals at one of <a href="http://fmsc.org">FMSC</a> locations.<br /><br />Also, if you'd like to make a small or large donation to this program,<span style="font-weight:bold;">95%</span> of <span style="font-weight:bold;">all</span> donations, will go <span style="font-weight:bold;">directly</span> to these food programs. For more information and to learn all the details on how you can help starving children now,visit their website <a href="http://fmsc.org">Here</a>Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com139tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-41460824007075281912008-04-11T13:42:00.002-04:002008-12-09T12:32:05.125-05:00Help Stamp Out Hunger<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgth8-PDf_hOGTgP4MJE8yw1U5H0h_-VMDxGPYdaGZPmdjOfzx_wKhME3UOl-pEvHVnGU3gxJ30NHaFX44NcflYP_MsCPhPosqb0JrWJEiHQvU_lk2MaAOJ0fIyBdi8RlBuPKCfYIG7mos/s1600-h/Logo-FinalT.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgth8-PDf_hOGTgP4MJE8yw1U5H0h_-VMDxGPYdaGZPmdjOfzx_wKhME3UOl-pEvHVnGU3gxJ30NHaFX44NcflYP_MsCPhPosqb0JrWJEiHQvU_lk2MaAOJ0fIyBdi8RlBuPKCfYIG7mos/s320/Logo-FinalT.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188045780887702978" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">On Saturday, May 10,</span> Campbell Soup Company will join forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to Stamp Out Hunger! across America . Now in its 16 th year, the Stamp Out Hunger! effort is the nation's largest single-day food drive, having collected more than 836 million pounds of food since its inception in 1993.<br /><br />To help Stamp Out Hunger! this year, simply leave a sturdy bag containing <span style="font-weight:bold;">non-perishable foods</span>, such as <span style="font-weight:bold;">canned soup</span>,<span style="font-weight:bold;"> canned vegetables</span>, <span style="font-weight:bold;">pasta, rice or cereal</span> next to your mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on May 10. Food items should be in non-breakable containers, such as boxes and cans. The nation's 230,000 letter carriers will then collect donations from homes across the country and deliver them to food bank members of <span style="font-weight:bold;">America 's Second Harvest</span> – The Nation's Food Bank Network and other hunger relief organizations in more than 10,000 local communities.<br /><br />Please visit the website for all the details<a href="http://helpstampouthunger.com"> Here</a>Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-4953851101998877412008-03-27T15:18:00.003-04:002008-03-27T15:24:07.300-04:00Mercy Corp- Let Youth Speak OutDo you know a young person who'll stand at the <span style="font-weight:bold;">forefront</span> in the fight for a better world?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mercy Corp' Global Citizen Corps </span>is looking for teenagers who'll be in High School next year to help build awareness of global issues among their peers.<br /><br />To learn more and or to apply, go to <a href="http://www.globalcitizencorp.org">www.globalcitizencorp.org</a> <span style="font-weight:bold;"><br /><br />Let your youngsters know, the major impact they can have in the fight to end Global poverty.Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-22093688135706720092008-03-12T14:15:00.006-04:002008-12-09T12:32:05.318-05:00Glupod Game- Help Change The World<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSajEO9l5j0zVM0GHAhCGEGMBl28NWu_0jHdraMvzci3YDCz2n7o15lvl5Uy-a7LgYN-otxCjsOrxbKuekehNVZpps3vBFM9DQ7ePq5ASTdyFOyuu7bXoj-8L10mhQWHoz6c9zYcnCdTU/s1600-h/G-logo.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSajEO9l5j0zVM0GHAhCGEGMBl28NWu_0jHdraMvzci3YDCz2n7o15lvl5Uy-a7LgYN-otxCjsOrxbKuekehNVZpps3vBFM9DQ7ePq5ASTdyFOyuu7bXoj-8L10mhQWHoz6c9zYcnCdTU/s320/G-logo.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176936567912483714" /></a><br /><a href="http://glupod.com">Glupod</a> is the <span style="font-weight:bold;">first</span> online video game that offers players the chance to save the world.The official launch date for Glupod, is May 31st 2008.But if you visit the website now and refer 5 friends, you will receive your own Glupod angel for free.You can also sign up for their newsletter delivered to your e-mail address immediately upon request. In my opinion,this is <span style="font-weight:bold;">truly </span>an innovative and worthwhile concept, besides a really fun way to change the world.<br /><br />Features:* Choose your <span style="font-weight:bold;">unique</span> glupod angel.<br /> * Choose a <span style="font-weight:bold;">child</span> for your glupod to sponsor:<br /> -a real child from a 3rd world country<br /> -or, a green child to help earth<br /> * Find other <span style="font-weight:bold;">glupods</span> online to play against and <span style="font-weight:bold;">earn glucs, the currency of life.</span><br /> * Recycle your glucs to send your<span style="font-weight:bold;"> child real money and support!</span><br /> * <span style="font-weight:bold;">Save a child’s life, help the planet and have fun while doing so</span><br /><br />Benefits:* A variety of glupod species to fit your taste. Many more to come!<br /> * An endless stream of <span style="font-weight:bold;">good causes for glupods to support.</span><br /> * Real-world children waiting for their angels to come.<br /> * Sixteen islands with hundreds of arenas where glupods can <span style="font-weight:bold;">play against each other.</span><br /> * Dozens of gluc-items.<br /> * Grow your glupod into a <span style="font-weight:bold;">hero angel and change the course of our planet’s history</span>.<br /><br />To refer your friends and receive the Glupod newsletter, visit Glupod <a href="http://glupod.com">Here</a>Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-84078130587238188162008-03-08T15:41:00.003-05:002008-12-09T12:32:05.524-05:00Contests For Charity<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0a6jVJlkoHRI3JJ9oErPyJIpMSbezveHRvyCNEC-aNKumTD04rFKr5_1JWYvq4ABXqEWK5qtaUwqbUCdtlAI0TaNwi1rfnxZXeu-l0qA7rV35Ayqu-hxjg33mNBE0YM9e7ZSi6_uUhcI/s1600-h/logo.gif+contests+for+charity.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0a6jVJlkoHRI3JJ9oErPyJIpMSbezveHRvyCNEC-aNKumTD04rFKr5_1JWYvq4ABXqEWK5qtaUwqbUCdtlAI0TaNwi1rfnxZXeu-l0qA7rV35Ayqu-hxjg33mNBE0YM9e7ZSi6_uUhcI/s320/logo.gif+contests+for+charity.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175478641263856482" /></a><br /><a href="http://epicdonations.com"> Epic Donations</a>, <span style="font-weight:bold;">"Contests for Charity" </span> is a simple and powerful concept.You;ll be given the opportunity to express your feelings on charities that inspire you and in return,get the chance to <span style="font-weight:bold;">win prizes </span>for your <span style="font-weight:bold;">essay or article. </span> <br /><br />How It Works:<br />- Register with Epic Donations and receive a username and password.<br /><br />- Click on - The Charities - you will see a list of charity essays available<br /> <br />- Pay a <span style="font-weight:bold;">small</span> entry fee attached to whichever charity you wish to write about.<br /><br />Submit your entry to the website <br />- If your entry <span style="font-weight:bold;">wins</span>, you will receive the <span style="font-weight:bold;">prize</span> listed for the charity <span style="font-weight:bold;">you wrote about.</span><br /><br />Also,a high percentage of the proceeds are donated to the charity!<br /><br />(For more detailed instructions please visit <a href="http://epicdonations.com">Epicdonations</a>Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-72212786461635045102008-02-27T13:46:00.004-05:002008-12-09T12:32:05.730-05:00Good Tree-Reflections of Your Values<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfW4XJbmsS_qpTve8byzGY2oXiJgmx-nfkZ3PmbuO2GYjcnvB43o9ZPgvwme93EDj3uBiEw9MKRG940r0s48TTSBrh8C9JVMLvclx_P8rEgyEWrSIJkrV-nKM26K0pGKl_FZTl4fB41m0/s1600-h/logo_with_byline_tree_normal.png.v1204083496.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfW4XJbmsS_qpTve8byzGY2oXiJgmx-nfkZ3PmbuO2GYjcnvB43o9ZPgvwme93EDj3uBiEw9MKRG940r0s48TTSBrh8C9JVMLvclx_P8rEgyEWrSIJkrV-nKM26K0pGKl_FZTl4fB41m0/s320/logo_with_byline_tree_normal.png.v1204083496.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171739458153491554" /></a><br /><a href="http://goodtree.com">GoodTree</a> is a website portal that shows you how to make a difference in the world every time you use it. You will receive your own personal homepage, that will be used as your control panel and one that reflects your <span style="font-weight:bold;">beliefs </span>and <span style="font-weight:bold;">values</span>. You can join causes, surround yourself with people who care about the same things you do, and share information with them about how to make a difference.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Benefits</span>: by inviting your friends and joining groups you'll be connected with people who share your interests and values.Keep track of the positive impact you'll enjoy by using the site and getting others involved. <br /> <br />You can customize your personal homepage and gain access to <span style="font-weight:bold;">all</span> all the great features Goodtree has to offer, plus anything on the web.<br /><br />You will <span style="font-weight:bold;">never </span> be asked for money and what's really <span style="font-weight:bold;">special</span> is, every time you do something on the site,(view banners,invite a friend,etc) portions of the advertising revenue generated goes to <span style="font-weight:bold;">charity</span>.<br /><br />In my opinion, <a href="http://goodtree.com">Goodtree</a> offers you the opportunity to really make a difference in the world we live in,it's worth your while to check them outPartnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-33481890142923217162008-02-26T14:47:00.006-05:002008-12-09T12:32:05.938-05:00Children's Healthcare- A Tragic Reality<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxHvka4Jys2wZhDZGJTC-n-cb23FdiBkEVQ7fhmSaTKEYTuoxRpWQyQ5g05oAL-A85gIE0VdJUwdkAVKh5l1rJjmBsweYA9sRQs3uVRqdvAMY8S1m4e5RTeVLJNFLSSfMq6aCAuIXI0sU/s1600-h/24175+CDF.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxHvka4Jys2wZhDZGJTC-n-cb23FdiBkEVQ7fhmSaTKEYTuoxRpWQyQ5g05oAL-A85gIE0VdJUwdkAVKh5l1rJjmBsweYA9sRQs3uVRqdvAMY8S1m4e5RTeVLJNFLSSfMq6aCAuIXI0sU/s320/24175+CDF.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171385930805423186" /></a><br />Did you know that every <span style="font-weight:bold;"> 41 seconds</span> a child in the <span style="font-weight:bold;">U.S.A</span> is born without health insurance? Already this year,we've seen the <span style="font-weight:bold;">fatal</span> results of children without simple health insurance has brought about.<br /><br />You can do your part for these children, by visiting the CDF <a href="http://childrensdefensefund.org">childrensdefensefund.org</a> or by clicking on the <span style="font-weight:bold;">petition</span> location,found on my <span style="font-weight:bold;">sidebar</span>.asking congress to insure that <span style="font-weight:bold;">all </span> children born here in the USA, be afforded <span style="font-weight:bold;"> free </span>simple health insurance.<br /><br />Plus, you can also place the <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://childrensdefensefund.org">CDF</a></span> counter on your website or blog, showing your ongoing support.<br /><br /> In a country, such as the US , with the <span style="font-weight:bold;">wealth</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">resources</span> available, there is no just viable explanation as to why this tragedy should continue.Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-69716199639185118952008-02-13T14:26:00.005-05:002008-12-09T12:32:06.123-05:00Madeliene Mccann-Still Missing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF93hyphenhyphenSL0-KIEwr992fZdPrKshRHeTQxLgPeqkWM26JcTskW4YGlTRJDT24qiGXW0zZ3VAa9O46QpOX5SVKpdcPJXEewfgNIei8GKzhJiEUbbpncAOqoenx-JCEqiySMQX2nPJ088gE_s/s1600-h/index_03+Madeleine.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF93hyphenhyphenSL0-KIEwr992fZdPrKshRHeTQxLgPeqkWM26JcTskW4YGlTRJDT24qiGXW0zZ3VAa9O46QpOX5SVKpdcPJXEewfgNIei8GKzhJiEUbbpncAOqoenx-JCEqiySMQX2nPJ088gE_s/s320/index_03+Madeleine.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166556849966427186" /></a><br /> Madeleine Mccann was abducted on May 3rd 2007 in Praia da Luz, Portugal, 9 days before her 4th birthday. She was taken from her parents apartment, reportedly from her bedroom where, along with Madeliene , her younger brother slept as well. Her parents were not in the apt at the time and were seen dining 50 yds away from the girls bedroom.Although the parents actions in leaving these children alone, regardless of how close they were to the child's sleeping quarters, is in my opinion, <span style="font-weight:bold;">inexcusable</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">terribly dangerous</span>, the fact is this is an <span style="font-weight:bold;">innocent</span> 4 year old child who despite a massive investigation led by the Portuguese police and supported by the British police, is still missing and whoever is responsible for abducting her, should be brought to justice and afford those who love and care for her, the opportunity for some sort of closure to this mystery. The family has also hired private investigators, based in Spain, who are following up on any and all leads in their attempt to find this little girl and the mystery that surrounds her disappearance.<br /><br />The parents believe that if the issue involving the disappearance of Madeleine can remain visible to the public at large, it could greatly assist in the search for this little girl. <br /><br />I along with many others would like to suggest that bloggers and website owners incorporate <br /> banners, posters, and buttons into your blogs or web pages .You will be able to locate these at the following locations.<br /><br />Resources Page:<a href="www.bringmadeleinehome.com/campaign">www.bringmadeleinehome.com/campaign</a><br />Website:<a href="www.bringmadeleiene home.com ">www.bringmadeliene home.com<br /> <br /></a> Let's assist in bringing Madeleine homePartnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-4294763112760343742007-12-29T16:19:00.000-05:002007-12-30T14:04:18.707-05:00A New Year -Reflection and HopeAs the New Year approaches, we tend to think back on the previous year and reflect on our accomplishments, goals achieved, wishes granted and hope that somehow, we might have a made some significant and meaningful contribution to the lives of our families, friends and loved ones.<br /><br />But,as time passes and memories of what was, fade into the distance,we tend to look ahead at what we hope to achieve in this brand new year.New goals, new aspirations,new chances , all in the hopes of helping to make this a more peaceful and better world for all of us.<br /><br />But, one memory that should never fade, one wish or goal that should remain in the hearts and minds of all of us,are for those who's <span style="font-weight:bold;">only</span> wish,<span style="font-weight:bold;"> only</span> hope is to be afforded the opportunity to live in a world where there is ample food, ample shelter and ample health care for themselves and their children.Their hopes and dreams are not much different than our own, but they are far more distant and unachievable than our own, due to the circumstances they find themselves living each and every day.<br /><br />And so, I ask, that as we look forward to the year ahead,we remember,reflect upon and pray for those who with our<span style="font-weight:bold;"> continued help </span>and <span style="font-weight:bold;">support</span> may actually see a bright <span style="font-weight:bold;">future</span> ahead and <span style="font-weight:bold;">many </span>new years to come. <br /><br />Postscript: A special thank you to all my readers and supporters of this blog.Have a healthy and prosperous New Year and God bless you all.Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com107tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-78961223004464542232007-12-19T13:50:00.000-05:002008-12-09T12:32:06.392-05:00Childrens Defense Fund-Remember Them This Holiday Season<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-F4FH6KQZINCNbjpuWd1Q3PffszNCHne0sBpUBJ-X-pbQDT6J5phV2xf3Hz5O-2rHUTQJpzofDCIzvlmWDGe76OnNxvM9n1Z5ADreFn_uqqn_YCwXXVi9hTSfj3u4kI_fZYqXAv_cwg/s1600-h/Banner-+children.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-F4FH6KQZINCNbjpuWd1Q3PffszNCHne0sBpUBJ-X-pbQDT6J5phV2xf3Hz5O-2rHUTQJpzofDCIzvlmWDGe76OnNxvM9n1Z5ADreFn_uqqn_YCwXXVi9hTSfj3u4kI_fZYqXAv_cwg/s320/Banner-+children.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145765890122778642" /></a><br />Please take a moment as the year draws to a close to make a tax-deductible gift to the, <a href="http://childrensdefensefund.org">Childrensdefensefund</a> and help them fight for the rights of <span style="font-weight:bold;">every child</span> in America.<br /><br />Your generous donation will provide them the extraordinary opportunity in the New Year to act boldly and decisively in defense of our nation's children.<br />With your help, <a href="http://childrensdefensefund.org">Childrensdefensefund </a><br />will demand </span>that <span style="font-weight:bold;">all children</span> have access to<span style="font-weight:bold;"> affordable</span>, seamless and comprehensive health and mental health coverage. Despite President Bush's outrageous veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP),they pledge they will not give up until <span style="font-weight:bold;">every child in America is covered!<br /></span><br /> Insist that all children have access to quality early childhood education.<br /><br /> Each day in America more than <span style="font-weight:bold;">2,400 babies</span> are born into poverty... more than nine million children have no health insurance... and on any given day, <span style="font-weight:bold;">200,000 children and their families are homeless.<br /></span><br />These numbers are a tragedy every day of the year. But during the holidays, I'm even more outraged that so many of our nation's children are left out and left behind. For them, there will be <span style="font-weight:bold;">no warm holiday meals</span>, no <span style="font-weight:bold;">trips to Grandma's house</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">no presents under the tree.</span><br /><br />As you pause to count your blessings this holiday season, I ask you to remember the less fortunate children and families among us. <br /><br />Their Promise:<br /><br /> "we will put your year-end gift to work right away to give every child in America a <span style="font-weight:bold;">Healthy Start</span>, <span style="font-weight:bold;">a Head Start,</span> <span style="font-weight:bold;">A Fair Start</span>, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Safe Start</span> and a <span style="font-weight:bold;">Moral Start</span> in life.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Thank you</span> for remembering the children during this special season of giving. May all the blessings of this joyous season be yours.Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-6061448671775498362007-12-05T12:23:00.000-05:002007-12-05T15:36:46.034-05:00Free Rice-Provide and Learn<a href="http://freerice.com">FreeRice </a>is a sister site of the world poverty site, <a href="http://poverty.com">Poverty.com</a>.<br /><br />How it Works:You'll be given a list of words and definitions, every time you choose the right definition for a single word, , you will be providing 10 grains of rice for a hungry person.<br /><br /> The Website Provides:<br /> 1. English vocabulary to everyone for free.<br /> 2. Help end world hunger by providing rice to hungry people for free.<br /><br />This is made possible by the sponsors who advertise on this site.<br /><br />So, not only will you be able to improve your vocabulary, you'll also gain the benefits of knowing you helped to feed a human being , making a real difference in their lives. <br /><br />Just think, Somewhere in the world, a person is eating rice that you helped provide. You can bone up on your vocabulary and help end world hunger, <a href="http://freerice.com">Here</a>Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-4200626665730870642007-11-25T13:58:00.000-05:002007-11-25T14:13:03.642-05:00Founder Of "Children In Need"Christopher Redner is a award-winning television producer journalist and founder of <a href="http://childreninneed.org">Children in Need</a>.<br /><br />He has visited dozens of child sponsorship projects around the world. He's seen the <strong>transformation</strong> that child sponsorship can facilitate.Here's what he has to say:<br /><br />"I've met thousands of children whose lives were better because they had child sponsors," Redner says. "These children received life-saving aid, education, skills training and so much more. But sponsorship is more than just giving physical aid. When a child discovers she has a sponsor from another country, it sends her a message that she is important.<br /><br />"I've visited with so many children who had saved the cards and letters they have received from their sponsors. Many of those children told me they often pray for their sponsors and thank God for the blessings their families have received because they are sponsored."<br /><br />Redner has encouraged thousands of people to sponsor children through concert tours, events, media interviews and the Children In Need Reports.<br /><br />"You can change a child's life today by sponsoring a child through <a href="http://worldvision.org">World Vision</a>," Redner says. "I've seen their child sponsorship programs at work and I can recommend them wholeheartedly."<br /><br />Please visit the <a href="http://childreninneed.org">Children In Need </a>and <a href="http://worldvision.org">World Vision </a> websites to find out more about the efforts being made to end child poverty and neglect through these wonderful organizationsPartnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-12835779332842747302007-11-19T12:56:00.000-05:002007-11-19T13:27:14.381-05:00Rectifi-Search Engine For CharityRectifi is a new kind of search engine, that not only allows you to search for the <strong>best deals</strong> on hundreds of products and services, but they also donate <strong>100%</strong> of their profits from advertising these various services for you to charity.<br /> Not only do they show you a new way of supporting the less fortunate ,but also offer you a new way of helping by redirecting advertising cash to various charities and showing you the simpilest things you can do at home to help the environment and make a difference in the lives of others.<br /><br />So, not only can you find an extensive list of products , gifts,entertainment needs, clothing and great deals , but you'll also have the benefit of knowing you'll be be doing this for a very worthy cause. <br /><a href="www.rectifi.org.uk/referral/777778b8">www.rectifi.org.uk/referral/777778b8</a><br /><br />.<br /><br /><br /><a href="www.rectifi.org.uk/referral/777778b8"></a><a href="http://www.rectifi.org.uk/referral/777778b8"></a>Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-72559341905132997532007-11-16T16:41:00.001-05:002007-11-16T17:19:34.222-05:00Good Search-Click For Charity<a href="http://goodsearch.com">GoodSearch.com</a> is powered by <strong>Yahoo!</strong> and raises money for charities using a model similar to paid searches on <strong>Yahoo </strong>or <strong>Google</strong> (Research): Advertisers pay a fee whenever Internet users click on a given link. Last year search engines generated almost <strong>$6 billion </strong>through such searches.<br />Just add your search to your IE, Firefox or Mac toolbar, enter the name of your favorite charity and launch a search.<br /><br />For every search you launch the advertisers will donate 1 cent to your favorite charity or school and <strong>50% </strong>of the revenue paid to the advertisers, will go toward these charities.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://goodsearch.com ">Good Search </a>website not only to learn more about this praiseworthy effort, but also read the articles written up in some of the most noteworthy publications, such as <strong>USA Today</strong>, the <strong>N.Y.Times</strong>,<strong> N.Y. Post </strong>and <strong>Fortune Business</strong>, just to name a few. <br /><br />Just think of what can be accomplished if more and more people learned about this wonderful effort, by doing no more than what we do each and every day on the internet.Do yourself and the<strong> charity of your choice </strong>a great favor,by visiting the website<a href="http://goodsearch.com"> here </a>Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-8039961467372069872007-11-05T12:46:00.000-05:002007-11-05T13:20:01.081-05:00An Amazing Child-Kyle LograssoIn a world where miracles are very far and few between , it is a rare and wonderful thing , to come across an amazing story, of not only a truly awesome and gifted child, but a true miracle of life.5 year old Kyle Lograsso is that child. <br />I was so moved by his story, I wanted to post the link to it <a href="http://www.sonnyradio.com/kylelograsso.html">here </a>, where after learning about this incredible child and the obstacles he had to overcome, i truly believe it will not only lift your spirits, but it just might restore your faith in knowing that miracles "do" exist in our world. Through the words of his own parents and little Kyle himself, your heart will be taken to somewhere it might not have been before viewing and listening to this amazing story. And although i'm not in the habit of asking for commnets on a particular post or subject, <strong> I would really appreciate you comments and reactions to this one. </strong> <br />To learn all about Kyle and his amazing story, simply <a href="http://www.sonnyradio.com/kylelograsso.html">click here</a>Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-17055705852111214792007-11-02T14:27:00.000-04:002007-11-02T14:34:35.498-04:00Animals Are No Less WorthyDear Friends,They are our friends and companions and in most cases our "family" as well.they deserve the same care and loving home as our children and that is why: <br /><br />I have just read and signed the petition: "Thank American Humane for<br /> Rescue and Care of Puppy Mill Victims!"<br /><br />Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in<br /> signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a<br /> difference. We are trying to reach 30,000 signatures - please sign here:<br /> <a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/540684624">http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/540684624</a><br />Once you have signed, you can help even more by asking your friends and<br /> family to sign as well.Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-66077022335963675332007-10-29T14:02:00.000-04:002007-10-29T14:51:59.395-04:00To My Readers-Thank YouI want to take this time to personally thank "all" my visitors and subscribers to my blog. For eveyone who has taken the time to come here ,for whatever reason, whether to donate your time and or money to the many wonderful charity organizations i've posted about,or simply clicked on a link to help a child or family in need,you have my sincere appreciation and gratitude. <br /><br />Visitors to this particular blog, tell me a lot about who you are and how you truly understand the enormous responsibility we all share,for supporting these far less fortunate families and their children. <br /><br />We may never see the day when world poverty and hunger are a thing of the past.<br />There may never come a time, when "all" families and their children are assured of receiving good and quality healthcare, where they no longer feel the helplessness and heart break of watching their loved ones, suffer in ways, that "no child" no "family" should ever have to suffer through.<br /><br />But, as long as there are people like you and I,as long as there are communities, families and oprganizations that out of pure heartfelt compassion and understanding , continue fighting this seemingly unending war against poverty, disease and hunger,we can make an enormous difference, in the lives of millions of people in our world.And in the end, that's really what it's all about.Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-81336851748919254652007-10-28T14:14:00.000-04:002008-12-09T12:32:06.926-05:00Mercy Corps-Excellent Charity<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dykNxGqylQPJlm8AzaJIxpj9yttBmb7hYRamAZ3RSs1GPirUofuILeh7CEY53Dt-MYTK2ayvbqcFEyRAeax1tQ8FUHi-HdvOf2OK_CDyfaC1g98KK5d3UghqI6NqivysnKRjgqnz8tE/s1600-h/navigator_icon.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dykNxGqylQPJlm8AzaJIxpj9yttBmb7hYRamAZ3RSs1GPirUofuILeh7CEY53Dt-MYTK2ayvbqcFEyRAeax1tQ8FUHi-HdvOf2OK_CDyfaC1g98KK5d3UghqI6NqivysnKRjgqnz8tE/s200/navigator_icon.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5126458368634683042" /></a><br />Every now and then , the question arises as to how much of the money donated to these various charities, is really dispersed to the causes they promote.I am proud to say that <a href="http://mercycorps.com">Mercy Corps</a> has provided more than <strong>90%</strong> of resources allocated<strong> directly </strong>to programs fighting hunger and poverty to every part of the globe ,including the United States. Every dollar you give helps <a href="http://mercycorp.com">Mercy Corp </a>secure $20.89 in donated food and other critical supplies.Visiting the Mercy Corps website ,gives you the opportunity, not only to give what you can to these very worthy causes , but also provides you many ways to get involved in global hunger, silent disasters, such as hurricane Katrina and Rita and signing up to receive their updated newsletters and reports,as to the outcome your dollars have provided for these very worthy causes. <a href="http://mercycorps.com ">Mercy Corps </a> should be applauded for their wonderful efforts.Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-92170448229749781832007-10-12T13:02:00.000-04:002007-10-12T13:20:24.977-04:00Children In Need-In The U.K<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/">Children in Need </a> is on a mission to change the lives of disadvantaged children,in the United Kingdom.In 2006, they've raised over £33 million. For <strong>every penny</strong> you donate to this charity,a<strong> penny</strong>will go directly to projects, helping these children. They are able to <strong>make this promise </strong>, because they use their investment income to cover <strong>all</strong> operational costs, such as donations by schools,businesses,and corporate partners.They provide this support through grants given to those who deal with children who suffer with, mental,physical,or sensory disabilities as well as those living in poverty, or suffering from abuse or neglect.<br /><br />They are members of the Institute of Fundraising and the Fundraising Standards Board. You can find all the information you need and how you can help and support, these children, by visiting the website,<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/"> Here</a>Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-56133932262419300052007-10-09T11:58:00.000-04:002007-10-10T12:32:42.936-04:00Make A Childs Dream Come TrueDo know a child with a dream?then please come visit <a href="http://dreamscometrue.org">Dreamscometrue.org</a>. They are a childrens non-profit organization that through the help of <strong>public</strong>,<strong> private </strong>and <strong>corporate donations and grants</strong>.they are able to make a child from the ages of 5 to 18 years of age ,<strong> dream come true </strong>Unlike many other children's charity organizations, <a href="http://dreamsdocometrue.org">Dreams Do Come True</a>, grants dreams for kids regardless of their<strong> sex</strong>, <strong>race</strong>, <strong>financial status</strong> or <strong>physical well being </strong>. They can make a difference for <strong>any child with a dream </strong>by offering them the opportunity, that can change lives. There are many wonderful charities that benefit children,however, <a href="http://dreamsdocometrue.org">Dreams Do Come True</a>, goes one step further, by granting <strong>your child</strong>, or <strong>any </strong>child their <strong>dream come true</strong>. In this way this<strong> children's charity </strong>is a head above the rest. Please visit their website to find out just how their unique childrens organization can make your <strong>dreams come true. </strong><br /> Every child deserves a dream!<a href="http://dreamsdocometrue.org"> Here</a>Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3158068610376620881.post-75791192734915154412007-10-03T12:21:00.000-04:002007-10-03T14:44:58.472-04:00Blog Review-Stumble Aid<a href="http://stumbleaid.com">Stumbleaid.com</a> is a site that displays free links to support <strong> World Hunger </strong> and various other charities, such as <strong> Animal Rescue</strong>,<strong>Save the Rainforests </strong>,<strong> Literacy </strong>and <strong>Child Health </strong>.<br />With just a click of your mouse, you will be able to support these worthy causes and it won't cost you a cent. As the author states,"<strong>It cost you nothing but time, to show you care".</strong>. I personally applaud the author of <a href="http://stumbleaid.com">Stumbleaid</a> for taking on the challenges of not only world poverty and hunger, but bringing to light the many global challenges our world is faced with every day.We all can meet these challenges, "One click at a time." <a href="http://stumbleaid.com">Here</a>Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13969793047995727618noreply@blogger.com0