My gift for Day 4: Active Participation.
I've asked myself many times what I could possibly do to help change the world and finally realized that I need to stop questioning and just start doing. Today I became a member of the newly launched, Love Drop community; an organization I believe has the heart to make things happen.
And I get to be a part of it!
What is Love Drop?
Love Drop is a micro-giving network of people who unite as a community to help change the lives of those in need.
Every month the Love Drop community comes together to raise as much support and awareness as we possibly can. It starts on the website - LoveDrop.us, gets spread across our entire network of blogs, continues through the forums where all our members are brainstorming, and finally lands on the front steps of our recipients. Literally.
At the end of every month, Nate and J$ show up in the town the people live in to deliver this pile of goodness. The money, the gifts, the services, everything! It's all on film, and it all ends with an amazing outpouring of love. And then it starts all over again the next month. Help them, and their flagship partner, Kona Grill, make this drop in Chicago amazing!
How you can help:
1) Become a member by donating (as little as $1 a month. Uh-huh...$12 a year).
2) Join the Blogger Network and help get the word out.
3) Give a gift or provide a service - send them an email.
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January 2011's first LoveDrop recipient is Jill in Chicago, who is homeless (for the second time) after a recent house fire. Here is part of her story:
I realize that many are experiencing hard times in this economy and monetary gifts aren't necessarily feasible on limited incomes; that's ok. Spreading the word about this organization is a gift in and of itself. The change begins with us!
* I am not paid to promote this organization or site; I am just sharing my thoughts on the idea and ways that we can all help. And because you know, I'm all about spreading the love. :)
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Today's Gratitude List 1) Smiles from strangers.
2) Pedicure = Frivolous purchase, but now I have Pretty Toes!
3) My Life and my own "little family". It's late and I'm blogging while The Hubs and the kitty sleep quietly beside me. My heart is full.
YAY!!! I signed up for their Street Team first and I LOVE IT. You get to meet new bloggers and really just make a difference by telling someone you're there for them. It's a great thing. You're great!
ReplyDeletei just love reading about you and seeing your generous, giving spirit shine! thanks for passing this opportunity along:)
ReplyDeletep.s. i tagged you in a little award post today:) check it out!
what an amazing opportunity to be a part of something so amazing. thank you so much for spreading the word this is so wonderful!
ReplyDeletei'm happy to see that your heart is full...this makes me smile!
xoxo
Angie, That is so awesome. I absolutely love this idea! There are just no limits to what people can do when they put their resources together. It is like the saying "Many hands makes light work." I can't wait to see what they have planned for this lovely woman. Thanks so much for sharing the story. ~ Blessings, Janet
ReplyDeleteLove this post, Angie - thanks for spreading the word! And Tanya, thanks for joining the Street Team. We'll figure out something for you to do soon, hahaha....
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Nate
What a great thing you are part of. I love this series of posts- I look forward to reading it everytime I see that you updated:-) Ps. I read that Vintch tagged you in an award post- CONGRATULATIONS...I did too without knowing she did, hope you dont mind receiving two- you are just so terrific I had to:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Ang for sharing this with everyone! I came across it on someone's blog the other day but I was running out the door and didn't get a chance to read up on it. I'm going to make some cocoa later and catch up on everything with Love Drop. It seems beautiful and something that could really make a difference.
ReplyDeleteAlso, your button is the cutest!
xoxo
Kate
luv this * thanx for sharing!
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