This is just a partial list of organizations committed to social justice and making this world better for all of us. I urge you to please consider forming a fund raising group activity or give personally of your time or money.
Above all, please - just give.
FREE WAYS TO GIVE:
Locks of Love - Donate Your Ponytail
Hair donation is a simple way to provide a child with locks of love. Find out how your hair donations can be turned into wigs for kids.
Visit www.locksoflove.org for more information.
Organ Donation/Tissue Donation/Organ Transplants
The Gift of a Lifetime is an educational documentary about organ donation, tissue donation and organ transplants in the United States.
Visit www.organdonor.gov for more information.
Want to Start Volunteering?
There are hundreds of ways to help out. With VolunteerMatch, it's never been easier to find a rewarding way to give back and make a difference.
Visit www.VolunteerMatch.org for more information.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Share the power of a wish® by donating your time, talents and treasures.
Visit www.wish.org for more information.
Click to Give
Change your homepage and simply click in order for generous sponsors to give to the following organizations:
The Breast Cancer Site; The Hunger Site; The Child Health Site; The Literacy Site; The Rainforest Site and The Animal Rescue Site.
Minimal Investment Giving
Low Income Loans
Kiva.org allows individuals to make $25.00 loans to low-income entrepreneurs in the developing world (microfinance). By doing so, individuals like you provide affordable working capital for the poor (money to buy a sewing machine, livestock, etc.), empowering them to earn their way out of poverty.
Visit www.Kiva.org for more information.
Nothing But Nets
$10 can help prevent malaria deaths. Send a Net. Save a Life!
Visit www.NothingButNets.net for further information.
Heifer International
As little as $10 can help end world hunger and save the earth through the gift of farm animals and training for almost 60 years.
Visit www.Heifer.org for more information.
Pennies for Peace
Gives everyone a cause they could stand behind. Knowing that as little as a penny could make a huge difference in a child's life.
Visit www.penniesforpeace.org for more information.
Women for Women International
Non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to financial, educational, and interpersonal support of women survivors of war, poverty and injustice.
Visit www.womenforwomen.org for more information.
Corps of Compassion
Feeding the Bodies, Minds and Souls of Our Homeless Children. "A lot of people, each doing a little, goes a long way" says co-founder Scott Sullivan. Visit www.jointhecorps.org for more information.
"Maura has been presenting Diversity Training Seminars to our students for years and has always received fantastic reviews. She has also provided training and leadership presentations to our administration and has a unique ability to bring tough diversity issues to the table for honest discussion. "Mr. Fix-It and Friends" is a powerful program that allows participants to experience a variety of individual perspectives, and engage in meaningful dialogue around these sensitive diversity issues. Maura is a skilled facilitator who is able to translate these experiences into relevant organizational learning, all in an enjoyable and engaging atmosphere."
- Dr. Matthew Reis. Manager Organizational Development Human Resources Babson College, MA
