A Pearl of Fair Trade
Julia realized that by selling their jewelry back in the United States, she would be helping to keep women home and avoid being exported to work in another country or forced to work in the sex trade.
Julia Simpson is passionate about fair trade. You can buy fair trade fresh water jewelry from Jules and Company online or via Julia directly. Her offerings are beautiful and very reasonably priced. She also works with nonprofits who sell the fair trade jewelry to raise money.
http://anotherjennifer.com/philanthropy-friday-fair-trade-pearls/
Julia Simpson is passionate about fair trade. You can buy fair trade fresh water jewelry from Jules and Company online or via Julia directly. Her offerings are beautiful and very reasonably priced. She also works with nonprofits who sell the fair trade jewelry to raise money.
Julia realized that by selling their jewelry back in the United States, she would be helping to keep women home and avoid being exported to work in another country or forced to work in the sex trade.
Food For Thought on Global Nutrition
There are 165 million children in the world who are chronically malnourished.
Join me, Save the Children, the Global Team of 200 and Mom Bloggers for Social Good in showing our world leaders that global nutrition should be on their agenda.
http://anotherjennifer.com/food-for-thought-on-global-nutrition/
Join me, Save the Children, the Global Team of 200 and Mom Bloggers for Social Good in showing our world leaders that global nutrition should be on their agenda.
There are 165 million children in the world who are chronically malnourished.
Couch Rebel With a Cause
For every Couch Rebels book sold, Blood:Water Mission will be able to provide three people with clean water for one year.
CausePub is a community of storytellers working together to create best-selling books that directly impact specific causes. CausePub’s first project is to publish the book Couch Rebels.
http://anotherjennifer.com/philanthropy-friday-couch-rebel-with-a-cause/
CausePub is a community of storytellers working together to create best-selling books that directly impact specific causes. CausePub’s first project is to publish the book Couch Rebels.
For every Couch Rebels book sold, Blood:Water Mission will be able to provide three people with clean water for one year.
Why Giving Feels Good (part two)
Grant suggests that people do not burn out because of more work, they burn out primarily because they cannot see how their contributions have made any difference.
Sometimes the kindest thing to do is not to give to those that do not give in return. Ostracizing antisocial behavior can lead to increasingly civil societies by decreasing any advantages to selfishness.
http://anotherjennifer.com/why-giving-feels-good-part-two/
Sometimes the kindest thing to do is not to give to those that do not give in return. Ostracizing antisocial behavior can lead to increasingly civil societies by decreasing any advantages to selfishness.
Grant suggests that people do not burn out because of more work, they burn out primarily because they cannot see how their contributions have made any difference.
Why Giving Feels Good (part one)
Happy people have measurable benefits on the well-being of their friends and even strangers within their social networks.
Often the best way to look out for ourselves is by giving to others—it’s not exactly pure altruism, but a sort of enlightened selfishness.
http://anotherjennifer.com/why-giving-feels-good-part-one/
Often the best way to look out for ourselves is by giving to others—it’s not exactly pure altruism, but a sort of enlightened selfishness.
Happy people have measurable benefits on the well-being of their friends and even strangers within their social networks.
Women Build to Celebrate Mother's Day
According to the Census Bureau, more than 16 million children are living in poverty in the US and nearly 48% of the children reside with women heads-of-household.
The 6th annual National Women Build Week encourages woman to devote at least one day to creating affordable housing for all.
http://anotherjennifer.com/women-build-to-celebrate-mothers-day/
The 6th annual National Women Build Week encourages woman to devote at least one day to creating affordable housing for all.
According to the Census Bureau, more than 16 million children are living in poverty in the US and nearly 48% of the children reside with women heads-of-household.
Hello…Goodbye: Fostering Shelter Dogs
60 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats entering shelters are “put down,” and never have the chance to find a home or return to the home they strayed from.
For those of you unfamiliar with the role of dog foster parents, we are the bridge between the shelter and the permanent home for a dog, most of them narrowly escaping being euthanized at high kill facilities.
http://anotherjennifer.com/philanthropy-friday-hellogoodbye-fostering-shelter-dogs/
For those of you unfamiliar with the role of dog foster parents, we are the bridge between the shelter and the permanent home for a dog, most of them narrowly escaping being euthanized at high kill facilities.
60 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats entering shelters are “put down,” and never have the chance to find a home or return to the home they strayed from.
Volunteering as Currency
Voolla now has 1,800 people registered on the website.
On Voolla, volunteering your skills is a way to earn money for charities. It’s an online marketplace where skilled volunteers are matched with buyers who need those skills.
http://anotherjennifer.com/volunteering-as-currency/
On Voolla, volunteering your skills is a way to earn money for charities. It’s an online marketplace where skilled volunteers are matched with buyers who need those skills.
Voolla now has 1,800 people registered on the website.
Bent on Charity
Each quarter, Zabe researches organizations that focus on issues near and dear to her: urban planning, arts, and children & families. She is always interested to hear new ways to give back.
Zabe Bent is a jewelry designer, urban planning nerd, and travel enthusiast. In addition to making unique art for people to gift or to wear, each quarter she designates a worthy cause to receive a portion of proceeds.
http://anotherjennifer.com/philanthropy-friday-bent-on-charity/
Zabe Bent is a jewelry designer, urban planning nerd, and travel enthusiast. In addition to making unique art for people to gift or to wear, each quarter she designates a worthy cause to receive a portion of proceeds.
Each quarter, Zabe researches organizations that focus on issues near and dear to her: urban planning, arts, and children & families. She is always interested to hear new ways to give back.
Conscious Shopping
Since product sampling is one of the best avenues for natural product companies to be discovered, they decided to start a fun service where consumers can try out sustainable and ethical products on a monthly basis.
Conscious Box promotes conscious shopping by allowing people to discover the most ethical and sustainable products on the planet every month.
http://anotherjennifer.com/philanthropy-friday-conscious-shoppin/
Conscious Box promotes conscious shopping by allowing people to discover the most ethical and sustainable products on the planet every month.
Since product sampling is one of the best avenues for natural product companies to be discovered, they decided to start a fun service where consumers can try out sustainable and ethical products on a monthly basis.
Let's Talk About Newborn Health
Each year, nearly 3 million newborns die around the world and 2.6 million babies are stillborn. 99% of these newborns die in low- and middle-income countries.
Newborn health is often something we take for granted here in the United States unless we are personally affected by a complicated pregnancy, premature birth or have lost an infant.
We simply don’t want to think about the horror of losing a child.
http://anotherjennifer.com/philanthropy-friday-lets-talk-about-newborn-health/
Newborn health is often something we take for granted here in the United States unless we are personally affected by a complicated pregnancy, premature birth or have lost an infant.
We simply don’t want to think about the horror of losing a child.
Each year, nearly 3 million newborns die around the world and 2.6 million babies are stillborn. 99% of these newborns die in low- and middle-income countries.
Yellow Leaf Hammocks
Demin says if his company sells just 2,000 hammocks in the U.S. this next year, they will be able to provide enough income and work for the entire Mlabri Tribe to “escape indentured servitude, end child labor and leave slash & burn deforestation behind."
Yellow Leaf is a social enterprise focused on bringing people together to enjoy their leisure time while also contributing to the greater good.
http://anotherjennifer.com/philanthropy-friday-rewind-yellow-leaf/
Yellow Leaf is a social enterprise focused on bringing people together to enjoy their leisure time while also contributing to the greater good.
Demin says if his company sells just 2,000 hammocks in the U.S. this next year, they will be able to provide enough income and work for the entire Mlabri Tribe to “escape indentured servitude, end child labor and leave slash & burn deforestation behind."
Water is just the beginning
Because 11% of the world’s population do not have safe water to drink. This lack of access, coupled with poor sanitation, results in 2,000 children dying every day.
On World Water Day, my aim is to help spread awareness about access to clean water and sanitation, so it seemed fitting to feature WaterAid America.
http://anotherjennifer.com/philanthropy-friday-world-water-day/
On World Water Day, my aim is to help spread awareness about access to clean water and sanitation, so it seemed fitting to feature WaterAid America.
Because 11% of the world’s population do not have safe water to drink. This lack of access, coupled with poor sanitation, results in 2,000 children dying every day.
World Moms Blog
World Moms Blog was listed in the ForbesWoman “Top 100 Websites for Women 2012.”
World Moms Blog is a collaborative website that writes from over 20 countries on 6 continents about motherhood, culture, human rights and social good.
http://anotherjennifer.com/philanthropy-friday-world-moms-blog/
World Moms Blog is a collaborative website that writes from over 20 countries on 6 continents about motherhood, culture, human rights and social good.
World Moms Blog was listed in the ForbesWoman “Top 100 Websites for Women 2012.”
Celebrating Women on International Women's Day
Who are we kidding? Women are not equal to men in this world. I’d like to thank all those women ahead of me who stood strong and carved a place for me in this modern world.
Using International Women's Day to feature more than 3 billion people who give back on a regular basis. Women.
http://anotherjennifer.com/international-womens-day/
Using International Women's Day to feature more than 3 billion people who give back on a regular basis. Women.
Who are we kidding? Women are not equal to men in this world. I’d like to thank all those women ahead of me who stood strong and carved a place for me in this modern world.
Giving Back is SeriousFun
Because of the backing of Newman’s Own Foundation, 100% of the administrative expenses are covered and so 100% of donations go directly to the camps and kids.
SeriousFun began more than two decades ago with Paul Newman’s vision of seriously ill children having a chance to simply be children and raising “a little hell.”
http://anotherjennifer.com/philanthropy-friday-having-seriousfun/
SeriousFun began more than two decades ago with Paul Newman’s vision of seriously ill children having a chance to simply be children and raising “a little hell.”
Because of the backing of Newman’s Own Foundation, 100% of the administrative expenses are covered and so 100% of donations go directly to the camps and kids.
Fitness for Charity
During the month of February, Charity Miles and the United Nations Foundation have partnered up to encourage people to help raise $10K.
Charity Miles is a free iPhone/Android social good fitness app that allows you to become a sponsored athlete and earn money for a cause.
http://anotherjennifer.com/philanthropy-friday-fitness-for-charity/
Charity Miles is a free iPhone/Android social good fitness app that allows you to become a sponsored athlete and earn money for a cause.
During the month of February, Charity Miles and the United Nations Foundation have partnered up to encourage people to help raise $10K.
Zelda's Mission
Jenna was determined to help her dogs (and not give up as many owners might do).
Zelda’s Biscuit Bakery is more than just a small dog treat company out of Maine. They donate 10% of Zelda’s proceeds to the Dog Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary of Maine.
http://anotherjennifer.com/philanthropy-friday-zeldas-mission/
Zelda’s Biscuit Bakery is more than just a small dog treat company out of Maine. They donate 10% of Zelda’s proceeds to the Dog Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary of Maine.
Jenna was determined to help her dogs (and not give up as many owners might do).
A Repreve for the Planet
It takes more than 100 years for a plastic bottle to decompose in the landfill. More than 410 million plastic bottles were reclaimed and reused in 2012 Repreve U.S. production.
Repreve is a fiber made from recycled materials, including plastic water bottles. Repreve also gives back by donating a portion of sales to environmental causes.
http://anotherjennifer.com/philanthropy-friday-a-repreve-for-the-planet/
Repreve is a fiber made from recycled materials, including plastic water bottles. Repreve also gives back by donating a portion of sales to environmental causes.
It takes more than 100 years for a plastic bottle to decompose in the landfill. More than 410 million plastic bottles were reclaimed and reused in 2012 Repreve U.S. production.
100 Days, 400 Acts of Kindness
This year, G’s school is challenging its 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to come up with at least 100 donations for a specific local nonprofit.
A philanthropic twist to the 100th day of school project, celebrating the 100th day of school with 400 acts of kindness.
http://anotherjennifer.com/philanthropy-friday-100-days-400-acts-of-kindness/
A philanthropic twist to the 100th day of school project, celebrating the 100th day of school with 400 acts of kindness.
This year, G’s school is challenging its 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to come up with at least 100 donations for a specific local nonprofit.