No thanks to the series of hurricanes that have been hitting the various parts of the world, the Red Cross is seeking donations from anyone at the moment since helping most, if not all, of these areas in need may soon become a growing concern.
We have seen various hurricanes and typhoons like Hurricane Gustav and Hurricane Ike and mind you, the aftermath of their visits leaves a lot for consideration. The Red Cross will be there but as far as providing aids towards these people who have become victims of such, a lot of problems as far as serving and making sure that they are able to extend that needed help may soon become a wish rather than a reality.
True enough, the Red Cross can only do so much. With the growing number of casualties brought about by these storms and floods, one has to wonder on the maximum capacity that this organization can provide as far as help is concerned.
For the people who have been spared from such wraths, perhaps adding a little something in the form of cash or in kind items can go a long way. The Red Cross is the last group you would think who would ask for help and once that happens, you know that they really need help in assisting our brothers and sisters who have become unfortunate victims of these unruly freaks of nature.
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Categories: Charities, Disaster Relief, News, Organizations | Tags: Charities, donations, gustav, ike, red-cross
Whenever the last quarter of the year comes in, expect a lot of charities to be put up. While most of us are planning on what stuff to buy and what food to prepare on Christmas, there are people who are sulking in a corner, wondering what Christmas would be like this year.
A lot of them are made up of orphans and old people who have been abandoned. For orphans, they never really experienced what the true meaning of Christmas truly brings. They only hear about it through the papers or from stories by people who visit them but as far as really enjoying the season of giving, majority are clueless on how it is like.
As for elders who have been abandoned, they have at one time enjoyed the spirit of the Yuletide season. They know how much joy it brings to any home and while they are sure that past experiences are cherished memories, the fact remains that they have to spend Christmas differently from hereon.
Social community services have been put up to try and share the spirit of Christmas to these people. It is not simply about giving gifts. It is about being there for them since they really have no one else to celebrate anymore. Even if you ask them, it is about fighting off the loneliness that they experience during these times. Apparently, it all comes down to making do with what they can this coming holidays and rest assured, being loved or having company around is more than enough for them this time around.
Categories: Activities, Analysis, Campaigns, Charities | Tags: Charities, christmas, orphans
Some people are thinking about what good business to do this Christmas. Decors and small tokens that they can give to other people are surely on their mind. But while others are thinking of profits, others are doing it for organizations where hopefully their talents can be put to good use. Charitable organizations have to think of some way to generate income although it is not really the main purpose of their existence.
We see Christmas cards or even some baked goods coming from them. Ideally, anyone would be touched at the efforts and for sure, endorsing or buying them can really do a lot than get money for all their efforts. It is about acknowledging and valuing what these people try to come up during the Christmas season. Also, many would be surprised at how these made goods and items would be of better quality than the ones that we find in the usual department stores.
That is perhaps the funny part. While many companies are trying to find cheaper materials, these people make do with what they have. It is not a business for them but rather an outlet to see what they can come up with. Charities are not income-generating groups. They are there to support their occupants and discarded people of society.
Hence in a manner of speaking, it is like training them and helping them give their lives a purpose. This is something that they have truly forgotten and with these ventures, perhaps they can discover themselves and find intent to live in the process.
Categories: Activities, Campaigns, Charities, Children | Tags: cards, Charities, christmas
Name one activity that is closely associated with charities and you will surely get to hear charity bingo benefits that is normally advertised and pushed for a worthy cause. To some it may be a form of gambling but as far as the proceeds are concerned, many are forgetting their actual intent and cause.
For one, people play bingo for fun and of course to win. If the case were to play for money coming from the pockets of the actual bingo players then that can be considered gambling. But if you talk about solicitations as the main prize for these people, the scenario is entirely different.
Orphanages and home for the aged are usually the ones targeted as far as conducting these charity bingo activities. It all depends on how people really view it. Apparently, charity bingo is different from the ordinary bingo activities, most of which have shifted towards the cyber age as we can see most people play bingo online for money.
However, there are some online bingos that are played for charity. The problem is how to distinguish them. This is one area that most people would do well to address. Bingos are held for causes and to classify and determine just how different actual bingo gambling from charity bingo should be done by people who generalize most of the time.
Bingo is something only a few would recognize if they really will it. The problem is generalization and most of the time, it is a deduction that they do without proper steps to actually heed the purpose of it all, including that for charitable causes.
Categories: Activities, Campaigns, Charities, Fundraising | Tags: bingo, Charities, Events
With the rampant growth of people losing jobs today, many are still trying to find new jobs but others are doing something charitable in the form of voluntary teaching at some charities work. Such a scenario can be seen in Britain where most laid off bankers are finding new life of perhaps doing something good for the community while the recession bug is plaguing the world.
But what is really surprising is that the number of volunteers who have shifted their attention for perhaps something worthwhile are being turned away for the reason that the volume of voluntary teachers is swelling. This is to be expected no thanks to the people who are being cut from their jobs as a result of business downsizing by organizations to avoid impending closure.
So while it looks like many of the bankers are aching to get into charities for work, it looks like they have a long line to expect. Never has it been seen that charities would experience such interest but perhaps at least for this period of recession, such should be a fixture that will be seen.
International development charity VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) said it received 2,572 enquiries for voluntary work between September and mid-November this year, more than double the 1,233 it received for the same period in 2007.
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Categories: Activities, News, Volunteering | Tags: Charities, layoffs, voluntary work
