We have been hearing it a lot lately. Aside from the credit crunch that has been preventing or downsizing the sizable amounts for people to make donations and all, the natural disasters hitting one country after another are not helping. The number of people left homeless and having to deal with injuries and illnesses are growing and the Red Cross can only do so much. Besides, they thrive mainly on generous donations, something that has apparently dipped thanks to the current crisis that has claimed most businesses today.
We should also remember that the Red Cross is a purely voluntary organization. It thrives on some key donors but even these donors are likewise auditing their current finances for fear that this economic breakdown may hit them as well. If it does, it will not be surprising. If the bigger corporate giants are closing shop or even looking for life support, how can an organization which is losing its main financers continue to survive and do its part for charity and disaster aid needs we all need?
Apparently the call is for real. The wrath of nature is something that is becoming serious. Worsening situations have made disasters occur in multiple instances. Being able to address most of these situations simultaneously may diminish in time. But the real score is to find new donors who can help keep these needs up. Hopefully it comes soon as the threat for having to say NO to people in need may soon be realized with lesser understanding from people becoming victims of these hurricanes and disasters.
Categories: Charities, Disaster Relief, Fundraising, News, Organizations
Charities are pegged to be having difficulties these days and if you think of it, you have to wonder what the real reason is behind these hard times? Is it because of successive natural climate disasters or because of the economic downturn which has made most people become more conservative as far as executing charitable acts for the needy?
Indeed, hard times means two different ways. We have seen the hurricanes and storms plaguing each country through the past months and if you had a choice, you would be wondering how organizations such as the Red Cross is able to sustain their funds in aiding the displaced people in the world today.
Actually, the Red Cross has already asked for help. At the rate that natural disasters are hitting, it is only a matter of time before they can admit that they cannot assist all. Add to the fact that the credit crunch has made people shy away from donating large sums of money, you have to wonder where the help will come from.
With that, it would be wise to note that we all have to help out. It is not restricted to the big companies. One small token of help can really go a long way.
In a new report, the Government Accountability Office looked at the capabilities of the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Southern Baptist Convention and other charities and concluded ” A worst-case large-scale disaster would overwhelm voluntary organizations current sheltering and feeding capabilities.”
Cindy Fagnon of the GAO says, “For a really catastrophic kind of indicent no one entity alone could handle this and that reinforces the need to have really good collaboration across all sectors… public, private government.”
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Miley Cyrus, that popular star of Disney’s Hannah Montana will be celebrating her 16th birthday with fans at Disneyland. She will be holding a special fireworks display and live music events to which proceeds shall be given to the Youth Service America charity.
With tickets priced at $250, Miley Cyrus is bound to raise a lot of money for a good cause. Cyrus has been constantly on the headlines as of late and while many of them are divided in between controversy and her plans, this is one gig that is sure to get the nod and approval of most of her fans that have follower her on Hannah Montana.
We have seen a lot of celebrities do good causes for charity, holding concerts and special shows but what perhaps makes Miley Cyrus’ event different is that she is giving rather than receiving on her 16th birthday. The average teenager would perhaps choose to ask more for herself but Cyrus typifies the type of wise teenagers who know what to do and why they should do it.
She told Entertainment Tonight: “I love roller coasters. So this is my ultimate birthday.
“It’s gonna be an awesome party with more than 7 things I like. It’s gonna be totally awesome. I hope it’s a great time.”
Tickets for the event, priced at $250, will go on sale on 30th August.
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Categories: Activities, Campaigns, Charities, Fundraising | Tags: charity, disneyland, hannah montana, miley cyrus, youth service america
People will do crazy things and this is perhaps what many are thinking when Miss Universe Australia, Laura Dundovic, offered herself for a date with the highest bidder via a website. The website is located at http://eswap.co.au. The bidding starts at $1 dollar which commences on August 14 and will run for 10 days. The winning bidder will be having dinner with Ms. Australia at an exclusive restaurant.
Many may call it nothing new although the first thing that we would associate such a move would be in the movies. But today, it is a reality and all for charity. It is not about the distinction of being able to date Miss Australia but about helping for a charitable cause. The proceeds from the auction will be handed over to the Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
“It’’s a bit exciting to be auctioned off as a date but it’’s been three years since I last went on one, so I have high expectations and am expecting to get swept off my feet,” The Daily Telegraph quoted Dundovic, as saying.
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The best way to understand parenthood is perhaps to contribute towards helping others. This is the belief that Nicole Richie instilled upon herself, choosing to assist struggling mothers rather than give gifts to her baby daughter. Giving to people who are not as fortunate as her in terms of income and stature is something commendable and for her efforts, she has joined the ranks of elite celebrities giving to the needy alongside with her boyfriend, Joel Madden.
A source tells the New York Daily News, “She’s hired some pretty high-powered consultants to advise her and put it all together. The website will be a registry, like for a bridal or shower registry, where low-income women list things they need for their babies. More well-off people will then go on and buy stuff for the children.”
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Let us face it. In this world today, there are people who can afford to give their siblings everything that they want. But listening to the struggling community on what they need and apparently wanting to get some form of help close to a miracle for some is something you don’t see everyday.
Through this website that Richie is launching, it is an innovative way of furrhter identifying just what unfortunate mothers and children need to live close to normal these days. Surely this will go a long way and if all goes well, many other people can look forward to doing the same in the near future.
Categories: Activities, Charities, Children, Fundraising, Inspiration, Women | Tags: babies, joel madden, motherhood, nicole richie
