I've been trying to choose an activity to support this year, and I'm running into a brick wall. So many people and events have inspired me: the young man who learned that a $30 stove that saves wood could help in Darfur by allowing women to go gather wood less often, thus avoiding attacks and rapes. The micro-loan projects springing up in several major cities to help people slowly move out of poverty. There are other movements I am sure; I just can't grab hold of anything.
I keep returning to the incredible response I encountered when I asked for used but still usable art supplies for a mental health half-way house, and how very much those supplies meant to the people living there. I'm wondering if a similar donation project, but to recreation centers for inner city kids, might have the same impact.
What do you all think? If I were to identify the centers, give their addresses, talk about who goes there and what they do, would you send supplies? Would you have small or large amounts of fabric, fiber, glue, paint, paper, stickers, whatever, to send to kids who might otherwise not have access to creativity?
Friday, January 02, 2009
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I live on a different continent, so no, I wouldn't. But if I hear locally of someone or a group needing something I have to spare, then I would support them in that way. I am wondering if your local Freecycle groups would be prepared to help you at all by letting you post wanted lists.
I hope I'm not being too gloomy, but I think it may eventually be harder to get such support when so many people now are trying to keep their homes and jobs. The gift of time may be available, but 'things' and cash may not.
I have a lot of colored paper, pencils and crayons that I have been wanting to give to someone that might enjoy them. If you find such a place I would be happy to donate.
Since I live on the opposite side of the country from you, I probably would't send stuff to your exact charity....but thanks for the reminder that there are plenty of similar places locally where I can send my overflow of crafting supplies. You always inspire me to get off my generous backside and spread my wealth where it can do some good, thanks for that shove !! Liz in CT
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