Welcome
to the JustGive Newsletter
May 2002
Thank you for
supporting www.JustGive.org, dedicated
to helping you find the charities and causes you care about. Our newsletter
is designed to
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IN THIS ISSUE
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JUSTGIVE
NEWS & UPDATES
- JustGive
Facelift: Our new navigation design makes it easier to find the page you
are looking for. We have also added many new pages, a new Nonprofit
Resources area, and more colorful graphics.
- Charity Wish
List:
This popular feature continues to gain ground. This is a great way to notify
friends and family about your favorite charities. Learn
more.
- New Partner:
Our new partnership with Hallmark enables you to give Charity
Gift Certificates.
- JustGive
Radio Spot: We are very grateful to some very generous volunteers who
created a wonderful radio spot for our Wedding
Registry. We'll keep you posted so you can hear it when it airs.
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MANY
WAYS TO SUPPORT JUSTGIVE
There are many ways to support our mission -- all of which enable us to help
donors and nonprofits!
Visit our Support
JustGive page to learn about the many ways you can help us continue
helping you. Options include becoming a JustGive
Sponsor, making
us your homepage, and fulfilling our wish
list.
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REASONS
TO GIVE - IN MAY
- MOTHER'S
DAY - In the U.S., Mother's Day was first suggested in 1872 by Julia Ward
Howe as a day dedicated to peace. Howe -- writer, abolitionist, and woman's
suffragist -- would hold organized Mother's Day meetings in Boston every year.
(She also wrote the words to the Battle Hymn of the Republic.) Honor the true
meaning of Mother's Day by making a donation in the name of your favorite
mom. We've even created a special Mother's
Day area so you can choose charitable organizations that focus on mothers
and make a gift donation. An e-Card is automatically sent to your recipients
notifying them of your generous gift.
- SKIN CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH - Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type
of cancer in the United States? According to current estimates, 40 to 50 percent
of Americans who live to age 65 will have skin cancer at least once. Although
anyone can get skin cancer, the risk is greatest for people who have fair
skin that freckles easily. Read
tips on avoiding skin cancer.
- MAY 6-12
IS TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - Did you know that by the time they are
nine, students in low-income areas will be three to four grade levels behind
their nine-year old peers in higher income areas. In order to create a level
playing field, Teach for America encourages recent college graduates to commit
two years to teach in urban and rural public schools. Honor these men and
women and ALL the committed teachers around the country by making a donation
to Teach
for America.
- MAY
31 IS WORLD NO-TOBACCO DAY - Each day, 3,000 kids become regular smokers.
One-third of them will die prematurely – from lung cancer, emphysema, heart
disease or other tobacco-related illnesses. It’s no mystery why this happens.
The tobacco industry spends more than $7 billion each year (more than $18.6
million every day) to advertise and promote its products. The National Center
for Tobacco-Free Kids is fighting to free America's youth from tobacco and
to create a healthier environment. Help them accomplish this by
making a contribution.
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COUNTLESS
WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
One
of our most frequently asked questions is "what are some other ways
I can make a difference?" We have tried to address some issues and
are working on adding many more. Please read our 80
Ways to Help Animals, 50
Ways to Help Children, 50
Ways to Save the Earth, 35
Ways to Help the Homeless, and 100
Ways to Create Peace. We look forward to expanding this resource
for you.
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RESOURCES
FOR DONORS
Becoming an informed
donor will make a difference in how you approach your monthly or annual giving.
We have compiled a number of different resources we think will be helpful whether
you are a new or seasoned donor. Visit our Donor
Info section to learn about the tax benefits of giving, planned giving,
and how to volunteer wisely.
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INSPIRING
STORIES
All of us need
others to inspire, envigorate, and challenge us to live more fully in this life
or perhaps to make a difference in the world. Here
are some stories that may do the same for you. We also have stories about
Inspiring Kids!
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JUSTGIVE
SPONSORS
With the help of our sponsors,
we are able to pass through 100% of all donations made through our website. We
would like to take a moment to familiarize you with these dedicated supporters
and their associated categories
If you would like
to sponsor a category, please contact
us.
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QUOTE
OF THE MONTH
"Sit down
before fact as a little child, be prepared to give up every conceived notion,
follow humbly wherever and whatever abysses nature leads, or you will learn
nothing." ~Thomas Huxley
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We would love to
hear from you. Please feel free to drop
us a line. Thank you for joining the Giving Movement, as we all create the
world we imagine. You truly are making a difference.
Colleen A. Patrick
Senior Content & Creative Director
JustGive.org
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