July 2010
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Day 100: Farm Sanctuary
Today’s give is dedicated to one of my favorite musicians and dear friend BLEU, he’s an extremely talented songwriter and producer and has always been a very charitable person. He is raising money right now to produce his next cd, you can read more about it here. He used to do shows to raise money for Farm Sanctuary, a great organization dedicated to eliminating abuse of farm animals...
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Day 99: Keep-A-Breast
With any devastating disease, awareness and education are important tools for battling the proliferation. The need to target younger generations is crucial to perpetuating the awareness and prevention. When it comes to beast cancer, Keep A Breast Foundation understands the necessity to cater programs and education towards young women, and their smart and unorthodox approach is very inspiring and...
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Day 98: The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest
Sometimes a little comfort and joy can go along way in the healing process, the simple act of putting a smile on a child’s face after undergoing a painful procedure can do wonders, and the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation is working towards providing a little comfort to children and teens diagnosed with cancer.
The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation is a...
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Day 97: Off The Street Club
With all the recent violence and gang activity in Chicago, organizations that provide a safe haven and give guidance and education to inner city youth are more important than ever. The Off The Street Club is hard at work providing a plethora of programs for kids in West Garfield Park and more importantly working to keep them away from the violence and encourage positive interaction and rewarding...
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Day 96: The VERA Project
Music has always played an important role in my life, from listening to creation to working within the industry on the business side. I believe the music is not only a creative outlet, but can be an empowering tool to youth development. Naturally, I am drawn to organizations who are giving young people the chance to lead a community and provide music education. The programs that The Vera Project...
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Day 95: Operation Homefront
The greatest sacrifice a man or woman can make is to serve in our nation’s military, I could not imagine the physical and mental pressures that are placed on these men and women. Coming home from war has always been a difficult transition. Making sure these men and women have the resources they need and support systems in place is crucial to help them live their lives at home. For this...
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Day 94: Hispanic Scholarship Fund
My mother always believed in a good education for us, which is why she made it a priority to spend the extra money we didn’t have for all of us kids to go to Catholic schools. When it came time for college, she did what she needed to do to help us make our way. Luckily, I was able to scholarships and financial aid to pay for college, which it took some of the weight off. While I never...
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Day 93: Big Brothers Big Sisters
Having a positive role model in your life can have a profound impact on your development, that is why I believe the work that Big Brothers Big Sisters is doing to help children who need a positive impact in their lives and help them realize their potential.
Big Brothers Big Sisters targets the children who need it most, including those living in single parent homes, growing up in poverty and...
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Day 92: Mierka Girten's Mookie Jam Foundation
As an actor in the Chicago theater community, I have to commend the efforts of many fellow performers who do so much to help others, I will try to highlight as many of them along my journey. Today I am supporting a wonderful actress, Mierka Girten and the foundation she created to help artists living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Please check out here foundation website and read about her story....
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Day 91: Children's Body-Image Foundation
The other night I had a dream where I started an organization dedicated to promoting positive body image and boosting self-esteem for young adults and adolescents. I plan on doing some research, but I might have found my next mission. In the meantime, I am showing my support to another organization with a similar purpose, the “BE U” campaign! Because all children are BEaUtiful!
Children’s...
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Day 90: The Cradle
My mother was adopted, while it may not have been the most ideal situation, she had home for her formative years. Every child deserves a home, and The Cradle works towards providing the support and services to make this a reality. Whether it’s adoption services or family placement, their focus is on making sure children have a safe and nurturing home.
The Cradle’s mission is to...
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Day 89: World Hope International (via) Tipping...
I started this mission with the idea that you don’t have to give a lot to make a big difference, built on the motto to give a little everyday. Naturally, I am drawn to like minds and organizations, and the Tipping Bucket is devoted to helping the world using the power of numbers of people with a little bit to give, like a drop in the bucket until it can flow free to those in need. Check...
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Day 88: Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
The five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer has increased by only 8% in the last 30 years, it’s important to work towards finding a cure and raise awareness and The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund is working to do just that.
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund’s mission is to fund research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. They help patients...
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Day 87: Doctors Without Borders
Today’s give is to Doctors Without Borders, a great organization providing humanitarian medical support across the world, the list of services they provide and their global response is a priceless commodity to the global community.
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides emergency medical care to millions of people caught in crises in nearly 60 countries around the...
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Day 86: The Hunger Project
Empowerment is the key to tackling any issue, giving those affected the tools and supplies needed to take ownership of the problem at hand and finding a solution is extremely valuable. The Hunger Project works within that idea to help the world end hunger, by empowering men and women to end their own hunger and that is why I am showing them my support.
The Hunger Project is a global, non-profit,...
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Day 85: International Rescue Committee
Whether it’s war or natural disasters, people in the midst of the trauma are often times pushed from their homes to find safety and basic supplies and the best thing we can do is help support the people working to find home and provide for the needs of these refugees. So, I am showing the IRC my support.
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises...
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Day 84: Literacy Works Chicago
Education is such a powerful gift, and the fact there are so many adults in Chicago without the basic ability to read or write, it makes the services that Literacy Works provides all the more important to our community.
Literacy Works’ mission is to fulfill the promise of a basic human right: to read, write, and interpret the world. To accomplish its mission, Literacy Works promotes adult...
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Day 83: Bernardin Cancer Center
Last Sunday, the world said goodbye to a great man, who inspired many and touched the lives of almost everyone he meet. His family provided me a place to stay, when I needed an escape, he was a friend and booming personality. He will be missed here, but will be conducting a choir of angels in heaven. I am donating to the Bernardin Cancer Center in his memory.
The Cardinal Bernardin Cancer...
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Day 82: Give Haiti Hope : Haiti Outreach Project
Twitter has been a great networking tool, I’ve stumbled upon some really great people and organizations doing wonderful work for others. One of those people Katherine R, turned me on to a couple organizations, Give Haiti Hope : Haiti Outreach Program is just one of many great programs helping the poorest country in the world. A country that is still recovering from a devastating...
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Day 81: YouthBuild USA
It’s truly remarkable when an organization prepares a mission that addresses a multitude of issues, YouthBuild is one of those organizations. By focusing on empowering the youth in low-income communities, YouthBuild provides the skills and leadership needed to help these young people transform themselves and their communities and that is the greatest way to improve our futures.
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