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to Doctors Without Borders and help with the crisis in Haiti. Your gift will help support emergency medical care for the many men, women, and children that have been affected by the earthquake. Donate online now!
the world with Earthjustice, a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth. With hundreds of victories, this team of lawyers is protecting our planet one case at a time.
your sisters. Make it possible for women and girls of color to attend notable events around the country with Event Scholarships through SisterSong, a reproductive justice group.
By Skirt.com, Sunday, November 1, 2009, 0 comments
your journal. Louder Than Words, a series of teen-authored memoirs, is taking submissions on a rolling basis from girls ages 13-19 who are interested in writing a memoir.
By Skirt.com, Sunday, November 1, 2009, 0 comments
a life with your sweet pup. Therapy dogs are used for many things, from helping children get comfortable reading aloud to brightening up residents at assisted living communities.
By Skirt.com, Sunday, November 1, 2009, 1 comments
African girls and invest in their economic independence. Camfed (The Campaign for Female Education) works in rural African communities to support girls from primary education into young adulthood.
By Skirt.com, Thursday, October 1, 2009, 0 comments
a friend, fellow room mom or student to run for office with She Should Run. The project was started by the Women’s Campaign Forum after various studies showed that women don’t think to run for office unless someone asks. Women win at the same rate as men, get more in the pipeline!
By Skirt.com, Thursday, October 1, 2009, 0 comments
kids drink clean water simply by playing. PlayPumps are water-pumping systems that double as merry-go-rounds. Over 1,000 have been installed and the group is hoping to have 4,000 by 2010.
By Skirt.com, Thursday, October 1, 2009, 0 comments
a woman in another part of the world with Women to Women International. The group will match you up with a woman to provide financial support for job skills and rights awareness and your letters will send hope to another part of the world.
By Skirt.com, Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 1 comments
out the “Women Say No to War Coalition” and make a donation to support Iraqi women’s organizations working for Peace in the Middle East. Visit womensmediacenter.com and click on “Join a Campaign” to find out more.
By Skirt.com, Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 1 comments
is running out. One of the oldest natural landscapes in America is disappearing...mountaintop by mountaintop. Help stop mountaintop removal mining with a donation to earthjustice.org (“because the earth needs a good lawyer”).
By Skirt.com, Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 0 comments
our servicewomen. One in three women in the armed forces will fall victim to sexual assault while serving our country and domestic abuse in the military is two to five times higher than civilian rates. Contact your representative and urge her/his sponsorship of the Military Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Response Act (H.R. 840).
to the International Black Women's Film Festival. Featuring the best and brightest black female filmmakers, actresses, lyricists and celebrities, the festival is dedicated to combating stereotypes. ibwff.com
By Constance, Thursday, March 26, 2009, 0 comments
yourself some karma. Malaria is the number one cause of death and illness among refugees in Africa (and women and children are 75 percent of the refugee population). For only $10, you can send a mosquito net through nothingbutnets.net.
By mlalonde, Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 0 comments
the contemporary political war room by joining Planned Parenthood’s Republicans for Choice. If, like most Republicans claim to, you genuinely believe that the federal government should stay out of our lives, you’ll find fellow believers in this group. For more information, contact Planned Parenthood Republicans for Choice at 202.973.4920.
By mlalonde, Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 0 comments
a superhero. 826 Valencia is a writing center co-founded by Dave Eggers designed to support students ages 6 to 18 with their writing skills and to help teachers get their students excited about the writing—all of this disguised as a superhero “supply store.” Check 826national.org to volunteer or donate.
By mlalonde, Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 0 comments
Title IX in place. Rather than enforcing this vital law, the administration has snuck in a Title IX “Clarification” that lets schools get away with denying athletic opportunities to women. www.savetitleix.com
By noranc, Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 0 comments
flowers to a loved one through Teleflora’s Flower Club, and 20 percent of your purchase will benefit the American Cancer Society. It’s two good deeds in one. acs.flowerclub.com/
By noranc, Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 0 comments
groceries once a month to seniors in need through Food Assistance. Bring along a child or well-behaved pet and help brighten someone’s day while providing some much-needed sustenance. foodassistancenc.com
By giornalista, Friday, September 26, 2008, 0 comments
your neck with heart of the Bride Jewelry and benefit an organization that supports orphans worldwide. Made with magazines by Ugandan artist, Agness, jewelry can be purchased at Siebel’s in Homewood. See heartofthebride.org for more information.
By jennymaxwell, Friday, September 26, 2008, 0 comments
your support for women escaping domestic violence. Take old cell phones and accessories from any service provider to your nearest Verizon store and give them to HopeLine. They refurbish equipment, then provide phones and free minutes to local assault and domestic violence programs across South Carolina. Learn more at verizonwireless.com/hopeline.
By skirtboston, Thursday, September 25, 2008, 0 comments
the right fit at a nonprofit job or volunteer opportunity through Idealist.org. Sign up for personalized newsletters that zero in on your areas of interest.
