People keep complaining about the economy, but we must not be doing too poorly since I saw about 15 houses for sale between my class in White House and my class in Gallatin. Despite the fact that cash might be low, I think we're all focusing on some pretty insignificant things. Even me. Sure, I fret over how expensive my wedding is going to be and I'm not even spending the average American price (Over $20K!). I wonder if we shouldn't be focusing on people in worse condition than ourselves -- in the USA and abroad.
Between watching the Celtics lose last night to the Magic, and drooling over how hot Ray Allen is, I saw a lot of commercials about how the NBA players were reaching out to kids in need. However, NBA Cares isn't the only organization I've seen televised recently that I think deserves more attention.
Here are some pretty cool foundations to check out and get behind:
1. NBA Cares - According to the website, "The NBA and its teams and players have reached children and families near and far, from Boston to Beijing. NBA Cares works with internationally-recognized, youth-serving organizations that are geared toward these key social issues: education, youth and family development and health-related causes. As a long-lasting commitment to the communities and neighborhoods served, NBA Cares created places for children and families to have places to live, learn or play."
2. Girls Inc. - My parents never told me I couldn't do something. In fact, being a woman and being smart was something they said empowered me. But not all girls get that. This website is about a foundation that can give that same lesson to young girls. According to the website, "it is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With roots dating to 1864, Girls Inc has provided vital educational programs to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas. Today, innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives."
3. Foundation Rwanda -- Indicates that a kid can be sent to school for a year on $150. I know people who have paid that for shoes! According to the website:
4. TOMS- My high school dual enrollment students turned me on to TOMS and they wear these shoes. According to the website, after a 2006 visit to Argentina, this movement was started. The movement is simple -- "With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need." The shoes run from $44 to $98, but if you think about it, aren't you really getting two pairs?
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New houses? Or perhaps people trying to sell to avert foreclosure?
A bit of both. We're out in the country!
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