Joplin Update

Apparently, I don't have to do any organizing.  First Christian Church in Champaign is way ahead of me :)

First Christian Church collecting items to send to Joplin, Mo.

 

If you don't think you can make it out there, let me know and I'd be happy to drive it there for you. 

Joplin, MO - what we can do to help

Just read this from MSNBC:

"Joplin tornado:  How to help"

I sent the Joplin American Red Cross tan email to get a list of things they need.  If you are local here in Illinois, I'll be sending out an email letting you know what they need and organizational details.

From Jamaica - women trying to improve their lives, one rural village at atime

"We are promoting sustainable development in our communities by helping these women to develop the economy at the grass-roots level through farming horticulture and craft," Simms told The Gleaner.

Read the whole article here:

Charting a better path for St Bess women - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Saturday | May 7, 2011

Still looking for a Mother's Day gift?

Here's an idea:

Gifts sure to delight, restore the ability to dream

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
05/06/11
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (May 6, 2011) –"This Mother’s Day, celebrate your mom by giving her a gift that honors her legacy and improves the lives of mothers in developing countries. From child sponsorship opportunities, to milk-producing goats and sewing machines used for micro-enterprise, Food For The Poor’s online catalog is brimming with unique gift options for every budget."

Sounds like a great gift for the Mom who has everything and likes to give some of it away.  Wish I had seen this yesterday!