tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post3094780426571416348..comments2024-03-19T00:15:10.156-07:00Comments on Bloom: Christmas Service Ideas: Think GloballyBloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483990252015813307noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-59323808695528801602010-12-18T10:06:02.103-08:002010-12-18T10:06:02.103-08:00love this!! thanks for the ideas. i just gave to...love this!! thanks for the ideas. i just gave to my faaavorite organization (kiva.org) but this is a great one too.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10367253838866005395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-43154795732597373372010-12-16T18:30:20.847-08:002010-12-16T18:30:20.847-08:00I just bought some jewerely from this website:
htt...I just bought some jewerely from this website:<br />http://www.madebysurvivors.com/<br />just like it says, it is made by survivors of human trafficking. From their website:<br />Our programs are supported not only by donations, but also by the efforts of our survivors themselves, who design and create unique fair trade jewelry, bags and gifts. 100% of profits are donated to survivors and shelters.<br />Thanks for the list!Sarah Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354454314458661062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-11780807758172639862010-12-16T09:41:04.363-08:002010-12-16T09:41:04.363-08:00It's important to think outside our own indivi...It's important to think outside our own individual bubbles. I feel like I don't even know what's going on beyond the boundaries of my own neighborhood. It is always good to be reminded that there is an entire world out there with people who need our help.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492629476225188410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-38410176302664391982010-12-16T07:48:44.370-08:002010-12-16T07:48:44.370-08:00So inspiring. It's always lovely to read of t...So inspiring. It's always lovely to read of the good that others are doing in the world, it offers encouragement in the face of such incredible need.Curlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06176883112936068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-26278320399218303752010-12-16T06:42:20.923-08:002010-12-16T06:42:20.923-08:00Thanks for sharing these. I used to work for Oper...Thanks for sharing these. I used to work for Operation Smile, traveled extensively on the medical missions, and can say that the work they do in those countries is nothing short of a miracle. A wonderful cause to support any time of year.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06469858809664004838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3314654863949920054.post-41738670101043548872010-12-16T06:33:03.478-08:002010-12-16T06:33:03.478-08:00i love these ideas for christmas! i have a friend ...i love these ideas for christmas! i have a friend whose family has gone on a humanitarian trip every christmas. although it's just short term, the effects have been lasting for the 7 kids. an organization that does trips/expeditions i would recommend is CHOICE humanitarian: http://choicehumanitarian.org/Jen Holtkamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06991610014179870745noreply@blogger.com