heifer intl.

as i finish up my (very last minute) holiday shopping, i turn to heifer international in order to donate livestock to struggling third world families in the name of my grandmothers and in-laws.  

i've been meaning to do this for the past many years, but somehow i always get caught up in making something or buying trinkets...  

i think these gifts will be very well received- twice over!- and i can print out a card and be done with it!

there are many similar programs i've seen advertised, but i especially like that heifer intl has no specific religious affiliation.  

my mother first introduced me to this organization, telling me about a regular project she organized with her students, raising money for reading books.  you can sign up to start your own heifer team here!

my mother, dr. k.a. black, is a professor at SUNY oneonta, and the co-author of 'a comprehensive guide to reader's theater' (with many more works to come, especially now that she finally has her long-awaited home office-library-writing room!)

Comments

[Leah]

I received a donation in my honor to Heifers International this year for x-mas! Its such an awesome gift.

[jb]

Thanks, Caitlyn!! We love the ducks and chicks that we gave :) Great gift !!

[Beth]

awesome! i've given to them several times - a couple years ago - that was my gift to everyone!! my mom was the one that told me about it too - every year she picks several organizations she wants to support and asks for donations instead of presents. She feels good knowing that others are being helped to honor her (she doesn't need 'stuff') and its nice for me too b/c I don't have to wonder what she might like!

[spa soil screening]

Hi,
Cool post.That an awesome gift to every one!!!!