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We intend to give $1 for every support this intent receives, to a worthy cause.
WHY? This time of year is one of gratitude, reflection, and planting the seeds for new intentions or re-affirming our intentions in the new year. To express our gratitude, we wanted to try something new on www.int.... For every support of this Intent, we will donate $1 (up to $1000) to a charity that is recommended by one of you.
HOW TO HELP: Please support this intent, and in the comments, tell us of an organization that could benefit from our donation. The more comments and stories you share with us, the more all of us can learn about the great work being done by individuals and organizations around the world.
We will seriously consider all your referrals before making the donation. We’d love to also interview the person who made the recommendation that ultimately is chosen.
Please share the intent with your communities to garner more support (and money) for the campaign and ask people to support your recommendation or give us their own favorite charities.
INSPIRATION: 2012 was a big year for Intent. We relaunched Intent.com and Intentb..., grew our Intent community, added many new Intent Voices as bloggers, and grew significantly in our reach. We’d like to thank all of you – our community and supporters – for making it such a great year.
Autism Speaks does wonderful work in reaching families of autistic children. I have a daughter and two grandchildren who fall on the autism spectrum, and in the first many months of receiving the diagnosis for my grandson, I learned so much from Autism Speaks. The struggles of my grandbabies have inspired me to undertake a hike beginning in June 2013 from my home in Wisconsin to Washington, D.C. to meet with legislators in the hope of authoring and ultimately passing legislation that will help autistic children in the educational arena.
6 months ago choppergramma54
Angel Faces of Encintas, California is a wonderful non-profit organization that supports young girls with burn or trauma injuries. They hold retreats for these girls so that they can gain self-confidence and achieve their dreams and goals. Thank you for considering them.
6 months ago Galfreya
Please consider supporting the Hurricane Sandy NJ Relief Fund . It was started just days after the hurricane by NJ First Lady Mary Pat Christie, and, long before federal assistance to the disaster areas arrived, this fund was already providing much needed assistance to those in need.
Hurricane Sandy came ashore here in NJ six weeks ago and I personally have seen many neighborhoods that look as if the storm happened yesterday. Long after the news crews leave and the attention of the world turns elsewhere, the families of the Jersey Shore will continue with the long journey towards putting their homes, their lives and communities back together again. The generous donations of others not only provides assistance for the many who are still without homes, but also the many volunteers who are helping them.
Regardless of which cause you choose, thank you Intent.com, for your heartfelt expression of generosity!!!
https://sandynjrelieffund.org/index.html
https://www.facebook.com/sandynjrelief
6 months ago BridgetSoulflame
So many wonderful charities to consider! I would suggest helping our friends on the east coast who are still facing many challenges and deserve all the help we can give. Thank you for reminding us what it's all about.
6 months ago jbmase
Please support the Half the Sky Movement @ http://...
"The Half the Sky Movement is cutting across platforms to ignite the change needed to put an end to the oppression of women and girls worldwide, the defining issue of our time. Inspired by journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's book of the same name, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide brings together video, websites, games, blogs and other educational tools to not only raise awareness of women's issues, but to also provide concrete steps to fight these problems and empower women. Change is possible, and you can be part of the solution."
I was so touched and also angered by watching the Half the Sky documentary. It pains me deeply to see innocent children and women being raped, genitally mutilated and sold into sexual slavery even at the tender age of 3 years old. India is one of the most terrible and terrifying places on earth to be a prostitute. It is an intergenerational cycle that needs to be broken. So many need help and support. So many brave souls are already taking a stand and dedicating and risking their lives to saves others.
Many thanks and bless you always. Thank you for caring and giving.
Elaine Springer
6 months ago ElaineSpringer
www.wea...
I have been working for the last two years directly with Chetana Women Skill Development Program in Pokhara, Nepal. I quit my job to open my own business with their beautiful products because I wanted to actively participate in being the change I want to see in this World. By Western standards it would appear that these women still live in abject poverty but that is not the case, in Nepal, people manage to get by without electricity, without heat or insulation in their homes, without access to clean water, without access to clean toilets, without access to the very basics that we here in the West take for granted and I am of course talking about the most grassroots basics. There are no government funds available, there are no concerts to raise funds for those in need, there are no food drives but there is a beautiful woman, Tara Timilshina who started this project in her home in 2008. Tara and her husband Khim came to Pokhara from one of the outlying villages 25 years ago, no shoes, no jackets, not even a pot to cook in. They quickly found jobs, Tara, house cleaning and cooking and Khim cleaning up after the cows. Still not able to make any money and only getting paid with food and a room Tara decided to take matters into her own hands which first started as a small tea shop which grew into a tea/trekingshop with her husband as the guide. Tara fell ill and the diagnosis was not good but she somehow recovered and vowed to change her life by empowering the poor women in her community thus Chetana Women Skill Development was born...Chetana means opening the mind through Education. Tara has had absolutely no formal eduction whatsoever. her spoken English is impeccable and her written english is getting better all the time. Please do visit their website and please contact me should you have any further information requirements and I will connect you directly to a beautiful Australian friend who is now taking care of the administration/online orders voluntarily for Tara. I will be traveling to Pokhara on January 8th to work again as I did last year side by side with these gorgeous ladies for two months...What an honor, I am so proud and would be honored that you consider them and the affect this has on the entire community...connecting the World...one bag at a time xo! ps...come with me ;-)
6 months ago pickle
WWW.PARAMPRANYOG.ORG IS WORKING FOR PEACE ON EARTH, BY MASS MEDITATION N SOCIAL HELP TO THE MOST NEEDY UNDER PRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN INDIA ,WE GIVE THEM A SHELTER , FOOD, EDUCATION, N SANSKARA OF BEING GOOD HUMAN BEING. WE R NEED OF SUPPORT, CAUSE WE R WORKING ON THIS FROM LAST 12 YEARS, WITHOUT ANY BIG SUPPORT . WE MANAGE FROM OUR SOCIETY , FRIENDS, N MEMBERS. WE HAVE TO DO SO MANY THING FOR THEM , LOTS OF WORK HAS TO B DONE, ONLY THING WE NEED SOME SUPPORT FROM U ALL, PLS SEE THIS LINK TOO OF MINE WHICH IS CONSIDER BY WELLWORLD .THANKS WITH LOTS OF HOPE.
http://...
6 months ago munesh.sinha
I'm putting the HALO Trust forward. They clear out warzone detritus- guns, bullets, especially landmines- and allow the affected areas to be usable again by the people who live there. http://...
6 months ago mtvcdm
I have a ministry and our ministry opens safe houses for men and women who have been sexually abused and victims of human trafficking. Penuelr...
If supported, we will give 100 percent of the finances received towards men and women that we have rescued from sex trafficking and severe abuse.
6 months ago Hepzi
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More than anything, our children in the united states need to be cared for. So we can continue to build on this great nation and spill over the world!
6 months ago mariacastro28
I would like to recommend The Robinhood Relief Fund to help the people that have been affected by the aftermath of hurricane Sandy.
6 months ago gindallas
just-one
A small, low-profile, low-budget, grass-roots organisation with a strong conviction that education has the potential to provide a viable route out of the poverty trap that so many in our world find themselves ensnared in through no fault of their own.
Operating since 2004 on the simple philosophy that it doesn't take much too make a difference, just-one currently works with a growing number of children and their respective families to help them towards a sustainable level of independence.
just-one strives to actively promote and facilitate educational opportunities for disadvantaged and marginalized children in Nepal by working at a grass-roots level with the children, their families and their communities to implement a range of carefully developed, culturally sensitive, sustainable initiatives. Run by My beautiful friend Declan Murphy in Kathmandu. When I met Declan Murphy in 2004 he was over $20,000.00 in debt with no job rescuing street children in Kathmandu and Pokhara, Nepal. Still a grassroots organization with much, much, much love and perseverance just-one is starting to get the recognition it so rightly deserves.
http://...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/just-one/
6 months ago pickle
One more ;-) I met Devica Gurung for the first time teaching one of her first Yoga classes in Pokhara, Nepal/ 1997. She was so quiet that we could barely understand what she was saying and she never looked at us. Devica embodies all things spiritual, a class with Devica will change you, she has a presence, a rare beauty you feel right away...Devica;s organization is Nepali Yoga Women Trust supports women who want to
break out of the role that society dictates. These women are hungry to learn and strive for independence. They are strong women who are setting a great example that has the potential to change the way women are viewed and treated in the entire nation. “The harsh social conditions many Nepali women face do not define them. In life we move forward through positive thinking. It is only then we are able to make a change,” states Devika.
he project provides opportunities for local women to discover and develop ways to improve their socio-economic situation. The women learn holistic therapies, self-healing techniques and handicraft skills. These activities provide them with a step towards inner-transformation and self-confidence.
Over time, the women become self-sufficient and less reliant on others. A regular income offers them economic independence. This allows the women to participate in family decisions and allocate money for personal needs and their children's education.
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6 months ago pickle
I'm a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters. This is an amazing organization that helps so many kids and families in need. Right now, more than ever, kids need mentors. Check out the statistics on the website: http://... My local chapter is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County in California. http://... My little sister is Marilyn, she's 11 years old and truly amazing. Through all of the adversity she's had to face, she is still so resilient and optimistic, and I hope that I've had some part in that. :-)
6 months ago lissa.coffey
Thank you, this sounds great to share this idea. Ive created a fb page titled You Transforming You, yet the name is flexible. What if we band together to start a movement such as Earth one heart of inner awareness which invites each person on earth to empower/ awaken/ enlighten / transform within. To pledge and committ to discovering all their infinite potential. If joy and serenity are from the inside , out then what can each person do to uncover more of that. I became involved in the inner discover "journey" after adversity had happened. This movement is about empowerment before any adversity to realize and recognize safe serene harm free mutuality and have it. This is important because of such cases as Nicole Brown Simpson and recently Kassandra Perkins, in the hope for eliminating any involvement with that which is not safe. Transforming You is about the internal discovery learning, in addition to the external education because even educated people have fallen prey. For each person who committs to minimum of one live training event written with their name on it , a donation of $1 will be given for the movement. This donation then is paid forward for any one who wishes to attend an international training event and does not have the funding. The 1000 donation is a beautiful gesture and what if that could be expanded on to invite the many enlightening and transforming events by all transformational leaders . Perhaps one could write to each training company and ask for further donations . This would also be a friendly fb page for people to see who is going to what events and even write their aim and gain for wishing to attend. Perhaps even friends may come together before certain events from all over the world. This idea is open to further insights. Thanks once again for this generous intent which allows ideas such as this to come forth for reality to make it happen if it is chosen.
6 months ago Beeeyond
We raising money to buy my five year-old daughter, Mia Bella, a handicap accessible van. She was born with a rare genetic disorder and only given a month to no more than 3 years to live by her doctors. She is now almost 6!!
She truly is a miracle and an inspiration to all who know her or hear her story. We have a foundation set up for her called Miracle for Mia. To read more about her life or to donate please visit:
http://zingoswest.blogspot.com
Thank you and Namaste!
Noah
6 months ago noahzz
I was born just after World War 2 in the Netherlands and have experienced life in all its aspects, from poverty in the first 12 years of my existence to having been enabled to study, so I could find a decent job, getting married, having raised my own two children and now having been gifted with 5 grandchildren, all in good health and wealth.
I have travelled through the whole Pyramid of Maslow and am grateful for this.
Therefore, to me: "Love" : truly means a L-ist o-f v-irtually e-verything, because virtually every one, from family to government have contributed to this evolution.
I would wish this for every child in the world to happen.
After practicing Yoga and meditation for already so long in my country, which originated in and was adopted here from India, I now have dedicated myself to an organization in India who practices the same principles. I have great admiration for their spiritual leader and teacher Munesh Sinha, who's doing such a great job in accompanying many children who are in more or less the same circumstances as I was in my youth. I truly hope his organization will grow together with the healthcare and government in his country towards creating the same circumstances as I have received in my country.
For this I will try to not only support him financially, but with all my experience as a mother, grandmother and creative digital artist.
Take a look at his organization here: http://...
Thank you Munesh and the Universe for my expansion into this beautiful direction :)
6 months ago heartphone
I will support everyone who has made a referral....there is a lot of great ones out there already. good luck
6 months ago lily
HOPE HAS A GREAT POWER, AND I HAVE A GREAT HOPE FROM U ALL.COMBINATION OF HOPE WITH SILENCE IS MY STRENGTH.HELPING MY ORG IS A HELP OF 1000 CHILDREN HELP. IN HOPE MUNESH SINHA
6 months ago munesh.sinha
I'd like to add a vote for Munesh Sinha's organization ParamPranyog, at WWW.PARAMPRANYOG.ORG
6 months ago THE_OpenThread
Another vote for Half the Sky Movement
6 months ago Chelsea
I have been a member of the Open Thread on the old intentblog dot com. I remember the great discussions we had and how much we were able to learn from one another. It will always be a great memory as I have gathered more than one in the meantime :)
I've struggled in the past donating as an individual to a cause I wanted. So just sent money by snailmail. Luckily it did arrive but now, lately did the same to Munesh Sinha's address and it did not arrive. So all I can say is that if someone opened an envelope that was not meant for that person, i made someone happy with the contents of it. But if he/she has a conscience he/she will send it to the rightful owner....
Am happy though that donate possibilities have improved and am now able to donate to Munesh Sinha through Paypal.
If you want to do the same go to this page on his website:
http://parampranyog.org/donation.php
You will find his Paypal ID on this page. In paypal fill in this ID and fill the dot: Service
It worked for me and I am going to do it again!!
6 months ago heartphone
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direct link to the above-mentioned website page
6 months ago heartphone
Thank you! I would like to support the Sandy Relief Kitchen in Park Slope Brooklyn. The Sandy Relief Kitchen is a local grassroots organization that was created the day after the storm hit and since then, they have prepared and delivered over 70,000 healthy and homemade meals to displaced Sandy victims and are in desperate need of more food and cash donations to keep the kitchen open! This will be a HUGE help for them. Here is more info about the Sandy Relief Kitchen:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/john-blaser/hot-soup-feeds-hope-in-the-wake-of-hurricane-sandy/503648762988893
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hurricane-Sandy-Relief-Kitchen/209470345854906?ref=ts&fref=ts
Thank you!!
6 months ago Stacy2000
There are lots of organizations that need support - please use my support for any organizations that feeds children anywhere in the US or globally - abundance is everyone's right - I believe every child should not go hungry.
6 months ago Ashie
Bring contemplative practice, holistic counseling and healing to homeless youth and young adults by supporting the Reciprocity Foundation. It was co-founded by Taz Tagore, an Intent writer and contributor, and a long-time yogi and spiritual practitioner. The work of the nonprofit is extraordinary. www.rec...
6 months ago taz.tagore
I am writing to ask for support for Better BedRest Inc. We support moms nationally on bedrest due to high risk pregnancy. This is an invisible crisis, as we see healthy pregnant moms walking around everyday. Moms on bedrest are in bed at home or at the hospital or both in the course of their pregnancies. They immediately are thrown into a financial crisis and their lives stop dead in their tracks. Better Bedrest is a helpline that speaks to these women weekly until they deliver. If they qualify we offer a one time emergency grant to help pay a bill up to $500. Women are being evicted and getting cars repossessed. I spoke to a mom tonight. She is behind 2 months in her car payment and not sure how next month's rent will be paid. She cannot even begin to think about getting excited about the holiday season. Our intent is to help and support as many moms on pregnancy bedrest as we can. We are celebrating our 20th year and hope to go 20 more. Thanks for supporting our intent and being considered for this very generous donation. Joanie Reisfeld, Founder Better BedRest.
6 months ago joanier
I work with a dog rescue group called Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of New York. From their website, "We rescue dogs that have been turned over to shelters, surrendered to us through our surrender program and rescued from puppy mills. Homeward Bound dogs live in a foster home until they are ready to move into your home. They eat, sleep and live with us and that way we have a better understanding of who they are. This foster arrangement allows the dogs to learn to live in a home, which gives us the opportunity to match families up with our dogs so a home really is forever!" http://...
6 months ago KRJuchem
I would suggest any of the *local* groups (not the Red Cross) in NY/NJ that are helping those effected by Superstorm Sandy.
6 months ago dromesburg
I agree with dromesburg...here is another great local group helping the Jersey Shore to rebuild: Helping Hands of New Jersey. Donations to them are used to purchase everything from building supplies to Christmas toys, which are then distributed to the many volunteers. This is a very 'hands on' group who are doing alot of good in these storm ravaged communities.
hhofnj.org
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Helping-Hands-Of-New-Jersey-A-Nonprofit-Corporation/165796866895552?sk=info
6 months ago BridgetSoulflame
I would like to recommend the Denver based, not-for-profit, community-based counseling and training center for which I am the executive director, Noeticus Counseling Center and Training Institute: http://.... We provide a wide-range of counseling and supportive services to individuals, couples, and families in the Denver/Boulder metropolitan area as well as serve as a hub for training counselors and therapists from several graduate counseling psychology programs both locally and across the country. Last year our mostly volunteer staff provided over 10,000 hours of counseling services, drawing from a wide range of modalities, many of which were provided at significantly reduced fees. Thanks for your support!
6 months ago Noeticus
Your help is requestd for The 7 Soul Seeds of Hope…Honoring Women in Shelters Campaign. This campaign was co-created by The Soul of a Woman Foundation, Inc. (501c3) and Love Empowerment Team (LET). Our goal is to distribute a women’s empowerment book, called 7 Soul Seeds, to women’s transitional facilities and groups. 7 Soul Seeds has a holistic focus with the intent to inspire and empower women from all walks of life to take charge of their own wellbeing in the areas of wellness; self-awareness; self-love; exercise; nutrition; wealth consciousness; self-motivation; entrepreneurship; and, creative expression. In addition to receiving the books, a portion of the book royalties will be donated to each participating shelter.
The campaign is intended for women who are seeking ways to take charge; transform; and re-invent their lives. Many of these women are currently being assisted by shelters due to domestic violence; financial crises; or addictions. Many are single mothers. There are women’s transitional facilities that have activities and workshops that are in alignment with the 7 areas addressed by the book which are: self-awareness; self-love; wealth consciousness; vibrant food; effective exercise; sacred space; and, creativity. However, since some shelters have more funding than others, thus less (or no) transformational programs, it is our hope that the 7 Soul Seeds book and the financial donations made possible from the book royalties, will help fill in some of the gaps. Please visit the website at http://....
6 months ago JLove
Please consider supporting the United Way of Western Connecticut, and the families of the Sandy Hook tragedy. https:/...
Thank you!
6 months ago jillmichelle
Please support The Bridges Foundation (of Maine) https:/...
From their website: "We provide employment, social & recreational opportunities for persons with disabilities. Volunteers devote their time and energy in hopes of creating a new paradigm in service provision to people with disabilities. We hope to blend the best aspects of the non-profit and for-profit sectors to work together in assisting persons with disabilities while providing the public with products and services worthy of their dollar, and seeing everyone profit from their work at the same time."
6 months ago pranachi
I don't have a specific charity in mind, but I would like help to go to the victims of Hurricane Katrina or Sandy, or both!
6 months ago superflysquirrel
Please support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. http://...
A year and a half ago my daughter was diagnosed with leukemia. This is not common in our family and we were certainly not prepared for this diagnosis financially or emotionally. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society provided strong emotional and financial support for my daughter. They helped with her hospital bills, she had no insurance, and they helped her obtain the monthly oral chemotherapy medicine that would keep her alive hopefully sending her into a remission. That medication costs a little over $10,000.00 monthly and this amount does not include the cost of anti-nausea medication which is necessary with these prescriptions. I am sure my daughter is not the only person who has received help from this very worthy organization. Please help them so that they may continue to help others.
6 months ago karenweece
St. Jude Hospital for children with cancer. There is never a bill for patients. Because no child should have cancer.
6 months ago jmmarlowe
PLEASE SUPPORT THIS AMAZING NON-PROFIT FOR ABANDON ANIMALS OF ALL TYPE!!! https:/... We all volunteer our time to help give these animals the love and intention they deserve! From Horses, to llamas, pigs goats, dogs, cats and the list goes on !! Thank you Intent for giving Charities this great chance to help raise money and awareness to amazing things that people are doing around the world!!!
6 months ago Leo_Mortensen
Dr. Terry Wahl's, an MD at the University of Iowa, has overcome progressive multiple sclerosis through intensive nutrition and now she is studying the impact of intensive nutrition, meditation, massage, exercise and electrical stimulation in the setting of progressive multiple sclerosis for the benefit of others. It is an expensive endeavor, one that has the potential to change the course of this disease (and potentially others) for millions of people.
http://www.terrywahls.com/the-wahls-foundation/how-you-can-help
6 months ago wellnessforallnow
I would like to make known to support the intent of the non-profit organization, My Second Breath. It would make take way more space than allowed to tell you how this organization has helped me.
The mission of the organization's founder, Ms. Taunya Laya-Rivera Master's of Science Degree in Education with over 20 years of experience in the fields of education and social work.
She offers of herself to all people, from all walks of life, and offers opportunities for people who may not have the economic means to attend a pricey yoga/meditation/vibrational session. She offers them locally to those who may benefit many times for free (or a donation of the participant's choice).
She also offers vibrational "retreats" in the Caribbean, where the natural surroundings along with the itinerary of Qi Gong, meditation, learning to control the breath, and teaching how to play the singing bowl transforms the spirit...
I have benefited tremendously from My Second Breath, after being a participant in a tragedy, it is now understandable to me how important to have peace & clarity of the mind, so the way to move forward become clear. This is what My Second Breath offers to me, and can offer to others, particularly now.
To connect to this positive life changing organization go to - http://...
6 months ago leogona
Mission
"Dobra Wioska" (The Good Village) is a symbol of space, where people live in harmony with nature and each person, irrelevant of his age or views, feels accepted and needed. We believe that it is possible to make this symbol real within the dimensions of contemporary temporal space. Each person participates in the creation of the world through his own inner life and in the act of creation s/he draws on nature and the web of his/her interpersonal relationships. In this way s/he surpasses him/herself.
The aim of the Foundation "Dobra Wioska" is to inspire and support the development of a person’s personality, the conscious shaping of interpersonal contacts and the relationship of human beings with nature. These goals will be achieved through activities on the border line of psychology, ecology and art. The Foundation creates and coordinates projects within the field of art therapy, dolphin therapy, artistic events, and multicultural dialogue.
http://www.dobrawioska.org
6 months ago dariusz
So many places to help. It's inspiring! Help is on the way. Do your best, as always. Namaste
6 months ago ginnavive
Please support the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. It's a rare cancer that does not get sufficient monies to fund research against this deadly cancer.
6 months ago Rbatch4
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation are working towards giving support and creativity to women and men all over the world who want to plan manageable family sizes, yet lack the contraceptive and other facilities to do so.
They are also working for new efficient ways of providing clean fresh water and toilets(lavatories) to developing countries, that use as little water as psosible and recycle water!
A21 Campaign provide shelter to women who have been trafficked into slavery, prostitution, against their will or better judgment. So do Refuge.
6 months ago NWindsor
I work for a charity working with addiction but for something like this I have no preference or suggestion as all good works need support. My preference would be towards saving children, either from starvation, sickness, cold or other things that prevent them from even beginging to have a life by killing them before have even really started.
6 months ago tessacorner
Wow!! I am in Bombay just now and Reading through these incredible recommendations. How inspiring to see such good work being done around the world. Let's get more support for this intent now! :)
6 months ago mallika.chopra
One in Four women are battered in the United States of America, and in Georgia alone 1 out of 4 teenagers have reported being abused verbally, physically or sexually. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (or more locally the Georgia Coalition for Domestic Violence) creates programs that support local shelters around the countries and provide not only services, but a voice for victims and survivors. As a child witness and adult survivor of domestic abuse (and being a medical provider), I have experience the impact of domestic violence in 3 Dimensions and wish to do all I can to prevent other men, women, and children from experiencing what I went through, and what I have seen my patients endure. Thank you for your leadership. Please contact me at drmclai... for more questions. Visit www.GCA..., http://... and/or http://.... Either of those charities would be worthy for donation. Warm regards and thank you for your Generosity!
6 months ago DrMaiysha
Please consider Saint Jude's Childrens Hospital and Research Center! They never turn any child away, even if the familiy is unable to pay. These little children should have their whole lives to look forward to and instead are in a hospital during the most special times of their lives; holidays, school, proms, dances, games-they cannot live normal lives.
Please think about it-they rely on donations and grants only.
"Give thanks for the healthy children in your life and give to those who are not." marlo thomas
6 months ago Guidegirl2013
There have been many wonderful organisations mentioned above and all would be great choices. I love Room to Read because they put every cent toward enabling literacy in the mother tongue of the people where they are setting up. The program works with the people to create schools, has a scholarship plan for young girls/women and offers English books too. The fundraising travel is done with donated frequent flyer miles and the 'hotels' are normally done via invitations to stay with friends. As research shows, fighting illness, poverty, violence is most effectively done via boosting literacy and helping women - This organisation does both. http://...
PS: I have 'adopted' this intent, will the supports received there count as well?
PSS: If the donation is done today (Dec. 31) there is another organisation that will match the donation given.
Thanks for considering this group and for thinking to do such an awesome gift - your thoughtfulness changes the world:)
6 months ago Teena.Cormack
the myelin project
6 months ago bake1856
I would like to reccommend "For Kids," a non-profit group that helps families dealing with poverty & abuse. Often those needing help are mothers with small children who are trying to start life over after some devestating event.This rapidly growing group reaches out to families from all backgrounds & help in many ways (food, shelter, clothes, job training, tutoring, etc.).
6 months ago mpasanen
North Star self directed learning for teens!
http://northstarteens.org/testimonials/category/written
5 months ago rharvitt
Thank you Intent for your generous offer as well as all of these noble organizations and to all the supporters here who have uplifted this entire community. All organizations are equally deserving. Blessings to all of you for your beautiful works :-)
5 months ago pickle
I would like to support a program that financially supports a person with a desire to learn all the course work in the Chopra Center Programs that has a desire to learn, but may have benefit from a such a gift.
5 months ago CherryBelle
Please consider Heifer International. What's great about this charity is that they help people help themselves! Your donation will purchase an animal/animals of your choice. For example, the family receiving some chickens will learn how to care for them, the chickens will supply food for them, and they can also sell the chickens eggs. Once that family is up and running they are encouraged to give new chicks to another family so that they may have a source of income and food as well! It's a beautiful on going cycle where people can feel good about themselves because they've become self-sustaining. Please read more here: http://...
5 months ago acumedpatch
Thank you all for sharing your causes. We will be announcing the causes we have picked to give too soon!
5 months ago intent.team