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Nice Things Now » Blog Archive » Friday Charity Round-Up — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:58:06 +0000

[...] to spend on the community organization of his or her choice, and to enter all you have to do is leave a comment on their post before Tuesday, May 24, telling them who you’d help and why. Donating $50 [...]

By: Nicole Hofmann

Nicole Hofmann — Thu, 19 May 2011 17:42:35 +0000

I would donate the money to an animal rescue that I adore… For Bunny Sake Rabbit Rescue. They foster and care for rabbits until they can find them forever homes. Right now they are just run out of volunteers homes, but they are trying to raise money to be able to afford an actual shelter.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 19 May 2011 03:17:40 +0000

wow this would be fantastic for me to help out with the tornado victims. i have 2 very young kids and have been aching to help out with the neighbors in the next towns over who got completely smashed by the tornado that hit the Tuscaloosa/Birmingham area on April 27th. there are so many people who are in need of the absolute basic necessities for their babies… ive had to stop watching the news as i have a 5 week old and it isnt helping with getting over the baby blues. it is so painful to see people so close to my home that have absolutely nothing anymore.

By: Kerry Colburn

Kerry Colburn — Wed, 18 May 2011 22:09:21 +0000

I would donate to Wellspring Family Services in Seattle, which runs a bunch of vital programs for families. Two examples of what they’re doing: They run Morningsong, a preschool for homeless kids, and the Baby Boutique, where at-risk moms referred from any other social services in WA state get a shopping list (car seat, diapers, bottles, pajamas, onesies, winter coat, toys, books…) and can shop for FREE in a store-like setting for their children.

By: Autumn

Autumn — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:08:09 +0000

I would send it to the Mendoza Family in Hollywood, to the sister of our dear friend and babysitter Aurora who is fighting for her life against a disease she contracted through blood transfusion. She has a 2 year old daughter that may be facing the same medical issue, but their insurance company is not paying up and the family is scrambling to get them both the care they need. So many great causes in these comments…lots of angels out there! xx

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 18 May 2011 02:45:42 +0000

I would donate the $50 to Crossroads High School which is a school in our district (in the East Bay) for teen moms who wish to complete their high school education. I think these girls are so brave and strong to continue to educate themselves (often without family support) in hopes of providing a better future for their babies and toddlers. The school always needs diapers! Plus countless other items for the moms and babies.

By: AggieB

AggieB — Wed, 18 May 2011 01:41:06 +0000

I’d use a $50 gift card to increase donations to Help a Mother Out. As a guest at their recent fund raiser, I was surprised to learn that WIC does not help mothers with diapers. The stories I heard of mothers and grandmothers who can not afford to provide their babies with clean diapers were heart-wrenching. Having to choose between food and medicine or clean diapers is a difficult choice they face every day. The young women and their supporters who founded this cause are an inspiration and so deserving of all the help they can get.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 18 May 2011 01:25:57 +0000

I would give it to Doula’s Care in Ann Arbor, MI (http://doulascare.org/). They provide doula services to women in need. They remind all women that they are powerful and can do anything. If you have had a doula (and I’ve had two) you know what a gift this is!

From their website:

“Doulas Care © is a 501c3 non-profit organization working to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and reduce health disparities by matching qualified volunteer doulas with pregnant women and adolescents who have limited resources. Qualifying low-income women receive these services for free.

As special mentors, doulas provide educational, emotional, physical, and logistical support to women and their families. Doulas Care also helps the volunteers by providing the opportunity to gain hands-on experience soon after training and opens a professional pathway in the field of maternal and infant health.”

By: Jessica Harvey

Jessica Harvey — Tue, 17 May 2011 22:50:41 +0000

I am the director of a brand new chapter of the Nashville, TN nonprofit charity Newborns In Need, Inc. I would put the $50 in our account to purchase diapers, wipes and baby clothes for a family in need.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 17 May 2011 21:51:03 +0000

I would use a $50 gift card to donate to SafeHouse Denver. They help hundreds of women and children overcome domestic violence every year. They provide emergency housing as well as counseling programs for women and children.

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 17 May 2011 20:13:53 +0000

In the last two months, a friend from my MOPS group lost a baby at birth and discovered that her two-year-old son has leukemia. Her family could really use the money to pay for gas driving back and forth two hours every week for his treatments for the next three years.

By: Christi Woodworth

Christi Woodworth — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:34:35 +0000

Similar to your Help A Mother Out, I would donate the $50 gift card to Oklahoma City’s Infant Crisis Services that provides diapers, formula, clothing, etc. to moms & families in crisis. My baby showers included diaper drives for ICS and while I’ve always been supportive of their work, it wasn’t until I became a Mom in December that I felt so connected to Moms who do all they can to provide for their children and I personally can’t imagine not being able to meet my child’s needs. This cause is personal to me, now.