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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).
yourself some karma. Malaria is the number one cause of illness and death among refugees in Africa. Among them, 75% are women and children. For just $10, you can provide a mosquito net through nothingbutnets.net.
a breathtaking view and enter Scenic Virginia’s 2009 photo contest. The statewide nonprofit protects viewsheds from man-made eyesores like digital billboards. Winning photos will be exhibited at the General Assembly‘s 2010 legislative session. Details at scenicvirginia.org.
a bed in the bank. The furniture bank at Caritas Community Sharehouse assists over 200 households annually and sees demand double in summer. Help make sure no Richmond-area child sleeps on the floor. Contact kobrien@caritassheler to donate or organize a furniture drive.
Snap a breathtaking view and enter Scenic Virginia’s 2009 photo contest. The statewide nonprofit protects viewsheds from man-made eyesores like digital billboards. Winning photos will be exhibited at the General Assembly‘s 2010 legislative session. Details at scenicvirginia.org.
a bed in the bank. The furniture bank at Caritas Community Sharehouse assists over 200 households annually and sees demand double in summer. Help make sure no Richmond-area child sleeps on the floor. Contact kobrien@caritassheler to donate or organize a furniture drive.
Feather the nest for a woman experiencing homelessness. HomeAgain’s wish list includes twin-sized sheets, blankets, comforters, bedspreads, towels, and washcloths. To organize a linen drive or drop off donated items, call 358.7747 (ext.103) or visit homeagainrichmond.org.
your teen to recognize and prevent digital dating abuse. ThatsNotCool.com helps teens identify signs of controlling behavior, either online or via cell phone, from a boyfriend or girlfriend and understand how digital harassment can escalate into abuse.
a fresh egg gathered from your own backyard. A petition to legalize live laying hens is heading to the Henrico Board of Supervisors. Backyard laying hens empower a more sustainable community. Help county residents break eggs—not laws. Sign the online petition at gopetition.com/online/27436.html.
a teen for her prom. Donate rarely-worn formal wear to Promisses, a local non-profit dedicated to teen girls in need. Drop-off locations include the Tuckahoe YMCA and Ukrops at The Village, Short Pump, Stratford Hills, and Chesterfield Town Center.
a weekend to Comfort Zone bereavement camp, where children coping with loss begin the healing process. Each CZC weekend session relies on a whopping 90 volunteers. Be a Big Buddy, Junior Counselor, or even the Camp Photographer. Contact vols@comfortzonecamp.org for dates and details.
to Robbin Thompson, Susan Greenbaum, Page Williams and more at Vibefest 2009, a concert benefiting Positive Vibe Café's job training program for people with disabilties. 2825 Hathaway Rd., Stratford Hills Shopping Center. Noon.
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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.
leaders from the inside out. The Leadership Symposium at St. Christopher’s School welcomes musician Branford Marsalis; crash survivor and author, Nando Parado; The Pursuit of Happyness author, Chris Gardner—and more—to explore how creativity, and courage shape leaders. Speaker list and registration information at stchristophers.com.
at a Day of Dance for Cardiovascular Health, sponsored by Bon Secours for Women through the American Heart Association’s Go Red campaign. Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Join the fight on Feb 23. More scoop at bonsecours.com.
a dog or cat by watching TV. Comcast Digtal Cable is partnering with the Richmond SPCA to present their current adoptable pets on “Pet Profiles”. To see them, Comcast Digital Cable customers can access Get Local on their On Demand menu.
superb food and wine at ZestFest, to benefit Meals on Wheels. Local chefs and wineries create a sumptuous evening of dining and dancing, Sat. Feb 9 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Visit mowdelivers.com for tickets.
the girl in your life. Orchard House School presents Global Girl, Intimate Leader, a symposium on girl-specific paths to leadership, power, intellect, and intimacy. Tuesday, March 4 at River Road Baptist Church. $85. Register at orchardhouse.org.
