Charitable Gift Giving

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Donate to the Special Operations Warriors Foundation

August 29th, 2010 · Veterans and Military

special operations warrior fund

On April 24, 1978, a secret military mission called Operation Eagle Claw was launched to attempt to save 52 American hostages being held by Iranian fundamentalists. The mission ended in the deaths or severe wounding of 9 Special Operations forces and tragically, 17 small children who no longer had a father and a provider.

It was this incident that started the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping the families of servicemen and women who have been killed or disabled in battle. This charity was rated 4 stars by Charity Navigator, meaning that of about 7% of all major charities, it’s one of the most well-run and fiscally responsible charities.

Since then, wars continue and brave American men and women put their lives on the line each day. Sadly, today, there are more than 800 children of fallen Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps special operations personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country who need your help.

Consider a direct donation to SpecialOps.Org, or visit their Web site to see a number of charitable gifts you can purchase to help the cause, from unique hats and T-shirts, to business services and books.

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Gap Give and Get 2010

August 26th, 2010 · Gap


gap charity discountIt’s that time of year again! Gap is having its “Friends and Family” promotion. Friends and family of Gap employees, Gap Card holders, and select customers will be able to generate coupon codes for you which will take 30% off any online purchase from August 26 – August 29. In addition, 5% of the purchase will go to a great non-profit organization.

If you can’t find someone to generate you a coupon code to buy online, you can get the same 30% off by visiting a Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Banana Republic Factory Store, or Gap Outlet and bringing a printed copy of one of these coupons:

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Fiji Water Delivered to your Home

August 24th, 2010 · Developing Areas

Fiji Water BottleFor a limited time only (until Saturday August 28, to be exact), if you go to Fuji Water Home Delivery, you can receive an additional 10% off their already discounted monthly recurring order rate for a total savings of up to 30% for home delivery.

As I mentioned in my previous post on Fiji Water, Fiji Water does a good deal for the economy and people of the island of Fiji. Aside from that, it’s really good water. I found myself buying bottles at my company cafeteria every day, and realized that by getting them delivered to my door through mail order I could save a boatload of money.

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Book from Kellie Greenwald (Hank Greenwald's Daughter)

August 21st, 2010 · Uncategorized

Hank Greenwald is one of the most respected baseball broadcasters in history, having broadcast play-by-play for the San Francisco Giants, the New York Yankees, the Oakland A’s, and the Golden State Warriors until his retirement in 1999.

Hank’s daughter Kellie was born with Down’s Syndrome. But when her father wrote his autobiography in 1999, Kellie proclaimed that she too wanted to write her autobiography. The result is Kellie’s Book: The Art of the Possible, where she recounts the happiest moments of her life in paragraphs and amazing bright and  colorful artwork.

Kellie’s Book is a great inspiration for anyone with developmental challenges, their families, extended families, providers, and educators. It shows that when children know they are loved & supported, there is no end to what they can achieve and give back by uplifting the lives of those around them. Part of sales proceeds are being donated to The Cedars of Marin, a facility for adults with developmental disablilties.

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Collection of Lullabies

August 18th, 2010 · Amazon, Children's Charities

Now the Day Is Over is a collection of familiar lullabies and gentle tunes sung by Karen Peris.

When this album was released in 2005, it was very well received and reviewed, receiving Editor’s Picks awards from Time Magazine, NPR, Parenting Magazine, All Music Guide, and many more.

It’s a great album for adults and children alike. Peris’ voice has a high pitched folk singer quality about it. Proceeds have and will continue to go to benefit children’s charities.

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Donna Karan DKNY Perfume that helps Charity

August 15th, 2010 · Amazon, Developing Areas

This is a bottle of Pure Dkny by Donna Karan for Women, 3.4 oz Eau De Parfum Spray.

It’s the first perfume from DKNY where proceeds will go to help environmental and relief causes. Proceeds from this particular fragrance goes to help women in Uganda break the cycle of poverty by helping them with education and jobs.
The fragrance features a light vanilla scent featuring vanilla from Uganda itself. There’s also the scent of dewdrop floral petals, lotus and Bulgarian rose. The bottle is stylish and 100% recyclable glass.

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Antiperspirant that reduces hair

August 12th, 2010 · Animal Causes, Sephora

Sephora has this Dermadoctor GORILLA Warfare™ Hair Minimizing Antiperspirant Deodorant for women that’s nothing short of genius. It looks and works like any other underarm antiperspirant to reduce sweat and odor. But while it’s doing that, it’s also minimizing the hair under your arms, making shaving much smoother or even unnecessary. It’s made without synthetic dyes or fragrances.

In a clever tie-in with a charity, a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Jane Goodall Institute to help save primates!

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Paper Airplane T-Shirt

August 9th, 2010 · Children's Charities, giggle

Here’s a neat Paper Airplane Long-Sleeved Tee for children 12-18 months. It’s a cute design designed by kids made of 100% cotton, made in the USA, and available at giggle.

3% of profits will go to Free Arts for Abused Children, which recruits, screens, trains, places, and supports volunteers to work with children and families living in crisis. Free Arts volunteers use art to encourage young people to channel their emotions, release their anger and develop positive methods of communication.

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Lend a Hand Free Sheet Music

August 6th, 2010 · Musicnotes.com

Download Lend a Hand for FreeWhile most of the attention of the past few months hsa been on the Gulf Oil Spill, there hasn’t been a lot of attention paid to the flooding in Tennessee that happened in May, killing over 30 people, causing over $1 billion in damages, destroying countless lives and livelihoods, and becoming one of the most expensive natural disasters in US history.

Country music star and producer John Rich, partnering with MusicNotes.com, is giving Free Sheet Music for the song “Lend a Hand”. The download is completely free, and MusicNotes will contribute $1 for every download to the Nashville Red Cross to help continuing efforts to bring order back to the region and people’s lives. In addition, this page has links where you can make your own donation.

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Nature Christmas Cards 2010 from the National Wildlife Federation

August 3rd, 2010 · Conservation

October 2010 Update:
The National Wildlife Federation is offering the following special if you order 2010 Christmas Cards from now until October 15:

Don’t Let $5 Off + Free Shipping Pass You By. Shop Now! Expires Oct.15!

If you missed out on the previous special for these beautiful holiday cards, jump on this one. Christmas is coming sooner than you think!

Oh the weather outside is frightful. Well, okay, at the time of this writing it’s 90 degrees and humid, so it’s frightful, but not quite like in the song.

But if you’re responsible for corporate purchases for your company, it’s not too early to start planning for your fourth quarter spending, which of course means Christmas cards.
Or, if you’re someone making a personal purchase for you and your family who doesn’t want to put off until tomorrow (or the last week of December) what you can do today, read on.

The National Wildlife Federation has just opened up its site to sell Christmas Cards for 2010. When we featured their 2009 cards last year it was a big hit, but of course this year brings special significance due to the Gulf Oil spill. The National Wildlife Federation is one of the leading charities helping clean up the aftermath of the environmental disaster.

The cards, of course, have some of the most beautiful  nature photography and illustrations you’ll find anywhere and come in a classy foil-lined envelope. And of course, proceeds will help their ongoing efforts to save wildlife.
Here are my personal favorite designs:
  1. The Peeking Cub Card is a cute card with a polar bear cub peeking out from under the  security of momma polar bear.
  2. I admit, I’m a sucker for a beautiful winter scene, and Heaven on Earth card is one of the most beautiful peaceful winter paintings I’ve seen.
  3. Plant a Tree Cards are three gifts in one. You can give the card, an pewter ornament that you can hang on the tree, and a real tree will be planted in your recipients’ honor to help wildlife and prevent soil erosion.
  4. Snowy River Card is another beautiful scene of snow on a river on a winter day.  This is one of the National Wildlife Federation’s  “zero waste cards”, meaning that after the recipient enjoys it, instead of throwing it out they can send it in a prepaid, stamped envelope to be used immediately in another product’s manufacturing.
  5. The Red Bridge Card is another beautiful winter scene.
  6. Festive Grove Card is yet another beautiful winter scene (I told you I was a sucker for great scenery). A snow-covered line of trees is covered in red and gold embossed foil ornaments.
If you’re an individual , save $7 if you order before August 31!Given that a lot of these cards run out due to high demand, think about ordering them early and beating the rush.
The National Wildlife Federation offers special rates and personalization options for corporate purchases. In 2010, there’s no better way to thank and impress a client or employee this year of all years.

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