By Skirt.com, Monday, February 1, 2010, 0 comments
Betty Londergan is giving away her inheritance from her father by donating $100 a day for a year to causes, people and organizations she believes are improving the lives of others. You can send in your own suggestions at whatgives365.wordpress.com.
By Skirt.com, Thursday, January 14, 2010, 0 comments
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.
Stop the loss of two acres per minute of farm and ranchland in America to sprawling development. No Farms, No Food is the mantra of the American Farmland Trust. Get involved, support the work, and help save our nation’s farms for future generations at farmland.org
Tiebells on your shoelaces, don a festive costume, and jingle in contributions for a cause. The 22nd Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis 5k fundraiser hits the pavement at ODU in Norfolk with registration at 11am. Sign up individually or as a team at jinglebellrunnorfolk.kintera.org or call 757.456.1119
Providesafe drinking water to the world’s 1.1 billion poorest. Charity: Water is a non-profit organization bringing clean drinking water to people in developing nations. 100% goes to funding clean water solutions. $20 gives one person safe water for 20 years. Visit info @charitywater.org
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 lbreen, Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 0 comments
Speak with one voice for arts and culture in Hampton Roads. The Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads celebrates National Arts and Humanities Month. Community conversations throughout the month will focus on arts, cultural needs and values in our region. Celebrate culture in America. Visit Americansforthearts.org
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).
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out your 36-C canvas and enter Chesapeake Regional’s Bra-ha-ha event. “Bra artists” of all abilities create inspirational embellished works with bras that reflect the breast cancer fight. Deadline is September 11th. Proceeds benefit programs at the Breast Center. Enter at brahaha.org
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to defeat ALS. This year fifty percent of money raised by JT Walk teams will go to ALS and the remainder to JT’s Grommet Island Beach Park and Playground forEveryBODY. The event is Sunday October 4th at Neptune Park in Virginia Beach from 9-11am. To start your team or donate go to jtwalk.org.
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up our ocean. Volunteer to participate in the International Coastal Cleanup anytime in September and help remove thousands of pounds of debris to keep our water looking great. For information call 757.727.1158 or contact Chris Ausink at causink@hampton.gov.
the innovative Students Teaching Students model. Breakthrough at Norfolk Academy serves local middle school students, offering six-week summer sessions and providing college preparatory programs to develop young professionals. For more information visit norfolkacademy.org
Motivate runners and develop a team for the kids. The King’s Daughters’ 4th Annual RunWalk to benefit CHKD on Saturday, June 13th in Norfolk needs friends and family to participate. Pledges raised help children throughout Hampton Roads with medical needs. Visit runwalkforthekids.org
at the zoo. The ultimate sleepover at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk starts this summer. This after-hours experience offers flashlight tours, games and breakfast. $30 per person for ages 6 and up. Reservations and dates call 757.441.2374 or judy.totten@norfolk.gov
to a Boundless Journeys “Present Perfect” trip for women seeking a relaxing weekend being in the present moment. Share a weekend with like-minded women at Chanco-on-the James in Surry with meals and activities created to improve lives May 29-31. Visit mindfuladventures.com or call 757.880.6983.
to raise money for two worthy causes. The 2nd Annual Kentucky Derby Party gathers funds for Hope House Foundation and The Noblemen. Rain or shine on the grounds of Talbot Hall from 2-7:00 pm on Saturday May 2nd. Tickets for the Southern Buffet and event are $55. Visit hope-house.org or thenoblemen.org for tickets and information.
programs that offer housing, jobs and services to women and children in our community. H.O.P.E. Village is a residential style transitional housing program for low and moderate income single women and those with children. They receive life and parenting skills, education and job counseling through the Salvation Army. Visit salarmyhr.org and click “Shop for H.O.P.E.”
By lbreen, Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 0 comments
to live green. Kempsville Recreation Center in Virginia Beach is offering a new “Greening Series” that strives to help citizens reduce their carbon footprint on the planet. This monthly series continues with Green Your Home on December 10,7-8pm with smart energy tips for the winter months. Cost $4. To register and find out about future series call 757.385.4461 or visit www.VBgov.com/parks.
By lbreen, Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 0 comments
the holidays for a cause. Tour festive East Beach homes and porches and enjoy a carriage ride and entertainment for the whole family at the 2009 East Beach Holiday Home Tour benefiting Hope House Foundation Saturday, Dec. 6, 12-7pm and Sunday, Dec. 7, 12-5pm. Tickets are $10. Children 5 & under free. 757.333.6650 or visit eastbeachnorfolk.com
By lbreen, Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 0 comments
some holiday cheer. Adopt-A-Family for the holidays! Transitions Family Violence Services is seeking organizations and individuals to participate in their program for adult and child victims of family violence, matching donors with clients in need of holiday cheer. Receive a needs list, purchase items and deliver unwrapped presents to their office for distribution. Call Hallie: 757.728.0025 ext.510 or transitionsAAF@gmail.com.
By clevergirl, Friday, October 24, 2008, 0 comments
clothing storage of gowns accessories for Fairy Godmothers of Virginia. Distributing over 500 prom gowns over the last 3 years, girls whose financial situation makes it difficult to attend their prom can go in style. $120 donation provides a month of storage until the annual Prom Fair in spring 2009. Call Kelly at 757.513.6734 or email fairygodmothersofva@gmail.com.
By clevergirl, Friday, October 24, 2008, 0 comments
professional counseling in a faith context. The Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center in Newport News will have its banquet on November 21 at the Point Plaza Hotel at 6:30. The program offers counseling regardless of race, religious beliefs or ability to pay. Tickets are $50 and gifts beyond that help cover counseling for those who can’t pay the full fee. 757.873.2273 or peninsulapastoral.com.
By clevergirl, Friday, October 24, 2008, 0 comments
doors to a brighter future for students. Horizons Hampton Roads has forged a cooperative partnership between public and independent schools, providing a six-week summer academic, cultural, and social enrichment program for families with limited income. To apply or to donate, visit horizonshamptonroads.org.
By clevergirl, Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 0 comments
domestic violence. In support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month,
Samaritan House and Eagle 97.3 will partner for a 5 mile awareness walk
at the 24th Street Park at the Oceanfront on Sunday October 26.
Registration begins at 1pm and costs $25. Go to samaritanhouseva.org or
contact Melissa at 757.631.0710
