Disaster Fatigue?

I know there is too much going on in the world.

I work for an organization that would not survive without the support of generous donors. Regular people, who believe in the work being done, pay my salary.

In the wake of so much damage due to Gustav and Ike, it saddens me to learn the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Services is practically broke. This is an organization whose entire purpose is to provide aid to those stuck in impossible situations. After Katrina, The Red Cross provided hot meals, financial aid, water, and comfort to those who had little left. They were the first on scene in flood-ravaged St. Bernard Parish.

I'm not asking for much. But if you are considering making any sort of donation for disaster relief (and do consider even a small amount, for even if it's not good karma, it will make you feel a little better about yourself), please consider this worthy organization. This link takes you straight there!

Have a good day.

29 Days of Giving - Day 1

This video is totally cheesy in that "movies they showed you at school to keep you off drugs, sex, rock and roll" way, but try to look past that to the message inside. It speaks to what I feel is the most important quality we should all embody:



I've started my 29 Days of Giving Challenge today. I'm supposed to blog about what I gave each day. I honestly don't know if I can accomplish that. But I will face the challenge internally and do my best. I started my challenge with a donation to John and Elizabeth Edwards' College for Everyone. I can't afford to donate much (though I try to donate to someone every month), but I figured a monetary gift to a great program in honor of Edwards' endorsement of Barack Obama is a good beginning.