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By: SSB

SSB — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:14:58 +0000

The thing about Foster Parents’ Plan is that the kids have EARN your money by writing the letters. The children have write letters in order for older siblings or parents to access the programs being sponsored by The Plan. It also means that the illiterate members of a society (and hence even more disadvantaged) can not access the charity. SOS Children's Villages have sponsorship plans where you can sponsor a person, or a community, or the organization as a whole. You can start donating as little as $10 per month. They also don't missionize Christianity and respect indigenous values.

By: Whymommy

Whymommy — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:13:07 +0000

I love the Lorax.

It always gets me moving.

I will really miss the Just Posts, but I too understand … there is so much to do in the world.

Don’t be too hard on yourself … this time of little ones is so hard already. I like your ideas, and I think that picking one that has direct impact on both the cause and you and/or your children would be wonderful.

By: mo-wo

mo-wo — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:32:50 +0000

We do sponsor through the Plan. The organisation totally bugs me. There is something that irks me… but we still use them. We sponsor at child in Tanzania with a sister nearly my daughter’s age. We send pencils and exchange little notes. It provides us something concrete to talk about. Like going to the downtown eastside with a basket of apples.

We are clueless but, I think, well meaning.

By: janet

janet — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:10:34 +0000

I know i will miss those ladies. They made a girl think (even when it hurt a little). Now i’m thinking and thinking and thinking some more, because I want to support a cause monthly that really speaks to me and my family.

By: sweetsalty kate

sweetsalty kate — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:02:41 +0000

You know, the only thing of any impact that I’ve ever contributed to the world has been Glow in the Woods. And I think that’s a fine thing. And you too, sweet bon.

By: amanda

amanda — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:12:18 +0000

So beautiful. I had planned on a similar renewal of effort before reading Jen’s post, and am now committed. I am looking forward to this year of living, affecting and effecting.

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Go Read It Today, January 7, 2009 :: Plain Jane Mom Blog — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:14:44 +0000

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By: bon

bon — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:23:53 +0000

Woman in a Window…ah yes, my WordPress stock header that i’ve been meaning to change since 2006. nope, nobody stole from me…though the protectiveness is very kind. i’m just lazy. :)

By: woman in a window

woman in a window — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:01:15 +0000

Hey, I happened upon another blog that has your same header. Is that your photo or a shared one, cause I’m getting all riled up thinking someone’s stealing from you? Let me know…it’s a celebrity blog. Don’t ask.
erin
eabones@hotmail.com
if you care to lower my hackles

By: Ally

Ally — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:54:26 +0000

Great post Bon. There are many good suggestions in the comments already. We sponsor three children through World Vision, one for each of our children. If you end of going this route, note that you can choose a child based on birthdate. We chose three children from Spanish-speaking countries (because our children go to a spanish immersion school and we are hopeful that someday we’ll be able to go visit our sponsored children and our kids will be able to communicate with them!), and they each have the same birthdate as one of our children. This gave our children something in common with them right off the bat– “Hey did you know your hermana/hermano (that’s what we can them) has the same birthday as you? She’s the same age as you!” The kids have had a good time writing letters, drawing pictures, etc, in addition to the money we send, and we read each update we get to our kids. It’s been a great way to open up conversations with our kids about different ways of living, the fact that not everyone has enough food or water, etc.