Monday, December 25, 2006
And In Our World of Plenty......
by Ken Houghton
So, in honor of having made it to the 25th of December, a selection of charities to celebrate that Orthodox kid:
we can spread a smile of joy:
FINCA International
Throw your arms around the world/ at Xmastime.
UNICEF
But say a prayer
Vietnam Veterans of America
Pray for the other ones
The American Friends Services Committee
...There's a world outside you window
Community Foodbank of New Jersey (or pick your own local equivalent)
And it's a world of dread and fear
Heifer International
Where the only water flowing
WaterAid (US Site)
is the bitter sting of tears
American University of Beirut
And the Christmas bells that ring there/ are the clanging chimes of doom
Catholic Relief Services
Well tonight Thank G-d it's them/ instead of you!
City Harvest or your local equivalent
Feed the world
Oxfam America (or Oxfam International)
And, for Studio 60 fans (see snark at 10:56), via Bitch (who also has other suggestions at the link):
New Orleans Musicians Hurricane Relief Fund - ReNew Orleans - Do You Know What It Means?
We're not poor by any stretch, but the last month especially has reminded us how much friends and neighbors help. (I want also to note the help we've received from members of Mothers & More, who provided multiple meals and support. A great support organization for women managing a career and a family.)
So, in honor of having made it to the 25th of December, a selection of charities to celebrate that Orthodox kid:
we can spread a smile of joy:
FINCA International
Throw your arms around the world/ at Xmastime.
UNICEF
But say a prayer
Vietnam Veterans of America
Pray for the other ones
The American Friends Services Committee
...There's a world outside you window
Community Foodbank of New Jersey (or pick your own local equivalent)
And it's a world of dread and fear
Heifer International
Where the only water flowing
WaterAid (US Site)
is the bitter sting of tears
American University of Beirut
And the Christmas bells that ring there/ are the clanging chimes of doom
Catholic Relief Services
Well tonight Thank G-d it's them/ instead of you!
City Harvest or your local equivalent
Feed the world
Oxfam America (or Oxfam International)
And, for Studio 60 fans (see snark at 10:56), via Bitch (who also has other suggestions at the link):
New Orleans Musicians Hurricane Relief Fund - ReNew Orleans - Do You Know What It Means?
