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Whether it is a convenience from identity theft or "going green" for a user -- AT&T is sticking to their sustainability commitment by challenging users to go paperless for their bills!
AT&T has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees in return for those who opt out of paper bills.
Their goal?1,000,000 users = 1,000,000 trees
I guess "going green" doesn't have to be such a big lifestyle change after all. Are you an AT&T user? Take your part in the challenge here!
I was checking the latest tweets, and came across Charity Water's feature of Shane Mac who gets to challenge the foundation's founder in Ping Pong once he raises $5,000.
And cannot agree more with his point of view that's worth sharing:
I spend over $5 a day at Starbucks when I can drink water for free. When I heard that there are one billion people who don’t have access to clean water I decided to skip my coffee today and give the cost of that one drink to build a well. Think about if you gave the cost of your coffee today, tomorrow, or even for the entire week? Imagine the difference we could make by giving up something that we don’t even need… How many people can you find to skip their coffee today and come together for an amazing cause?
In a continual effort to support Haiti, there are several low-cost efforts that can make a big difference!
I came across Buckner International from a friend who was hosting a shoe drive to benefit orphans in Haiti, and thought it was worth sharing because the shoe drive is a simple and impactful way to give back (not to mention an opportunity to Spring clean your closet).
Click here to learn how to host a shoe drive that helps provide orphans in Haiti with essentials, and can also support this initiative on YourCause!
I can't stress enough how much the YourCause platform goes beyond fundraising to deliver the most premier nonprofit campaign tools. In an effort to continually enhance the community experience for nonprofits and users alike, YourCause.com has created two new functions within the charity page: 'Needs' & 'Volunteer Opportunities.' Nonprofit administrators, supporters, volunteers and donors can now access and/or upload individual nonprofit needs that may expand beyond dollar signs such as tangible items like tools and canned goods! In addition, each nonprofit administrator has the ability to upload volunteer opportunities directly within their charity page, which populates in their page’s feed and the YourCause community volunteer page.
But that's not all. We are pleased to announce that our global reach has expanded! At YourCause.com we now accept international donations in an effort to pursue our mission to empower millions to raise billions.
These are exciting times at YourCause and we'd love for you to join in the fun.
If you'd like to view our full press release click here.
If you'd like a walk-through of our newest features feel free to email charity@yourcause.com to schedule an appointment. We'd be more than happy to show you how to use our tools most efficiently!
This weekend we were alerted of yet another natural disaster that has stricken - a 8.8 quake that rattled Chile (to say the least). Although they implement strict guidelines for Chile's architecture to avoid death tolls from these shifting plates, two million people have been affected and 392 have been reported dead. Chile was struck with a force 500 times stronger than the one that hit Haiti -- leaving highways jagged like misplaced puzzle pieces and neighborhoods with extensive damage that are currently without electricity.
Haiti is still a new wound, and now we have Chile that needs our help. Every little bit counts.Please join our group dedicated to Chile here, and help fund assistance to civilians left in rubble.
Back in 2000, the United Nations created the Millennium Development Goals that aspire to reduce poverty by 2015. The goals are realistic and 191 nations committed to this vision.
We have made improvement, but we only five years to accomplish these goals- every individual effort counts and ask you to learn more in order to hold our nations accountable for the commitment they made.
NoTimeLeft.org has been created to remind us we have a goal to reach, in little time, and have the ability to act as part of the solution.
YourCause empowers you with the tools to support this goal, and you can start now by raising awareness for some of the organizations that are making it happen:
Are you a nonprofit? Let’s do something together. Our website is perfect to get your volunteers, board members and employees more involved.
Philanthropy is being reinvented online. Join us and learn how to use our online charity pages, group pages, cause pages and premier fundraising tools to the best of your ability.
Get all your nonprofit’s associates to create a cause page, instantly starting a viral campaign to fundraise and advocate.
Before you know it, you will have X amount of cause pages supporting your charity, creating an online presence both internally and externally from the YourCause community.
Create a competition out of it! Let’s give a T-shirt to the person who raises the most. Let’s feature them on our website. Let’s match their donations! The opportunities and ideas are endless!
Have a special event coming up? Create an event and fundraise specifically for it.
Benefit runs and walks are perfect for our platform. Allow all runners to sign up and fundraise for your charity (via YourCause.com). Engage more than athletes in the run/walk -- allow a winner to be a fundraiser!
·We have tons of ideas, depending on your nonprofit’s needs. Let’s talk about them and get something rolling.
YourCause provides the tools; the members bring the passion. We are looking for more interaction with our nonprofits! Let’s chat. Email us: Charity@yourcause.com if you're interested in learning how to better harness our tools and services. Did i mention we're free??
I just came back from lunch at Corner Bakery, and came across the Dyson Airblade. I must give Corner Bakery props for eliminating paper waste and cleaner bathrooms. This new hand dryer uses 80% less energy than regular hand dryers, and much faster! With this kind of technology, there really is no need for paper towels in public restrooms.
Hope other companies will jump on this green bandwagon too!
As an advocate for creativity in schools, I commend Sir Ken Robinson's mission to encourage children to pursue their personal artistry whether it be math, science, or literature etc. Knowledge of our own passion will enable us to achieve great things.
I recommend visiting Robinson's site to become inspired. The video below inspired me this morning and hope the same for you.
One is that we're all born with tremendous creative confidence and abilities. Young children are full of great ideas and possibilities. But that tends to be suppressed as we get older. And it happens in part through this culture of standardised testing that I think is now a blight on the whole of education. - Ken Robinson
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