giveaways!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 6th, 2009 | 121 Comments »
Spearheaded 3 years ago by Willa Shalit and her company Fair Winds Trading, Path to Peace developed an American market for Rwandan women’s crafts. It creates trade partnerships with artisans in recovering regions to bring the power of change to Rwanda. Shalit believes that women helping each other can change how Rwanda rebuilds its society, empowers women, and sustains economic development beyond traditional assistance. Macy’s has partnered with Fair Winds Trading to give an online space called…
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giveaways!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 12th, 2009 | No Comments »
UPDATE: Giveaway entries accepted until 9:30 EDT tonight. Donate at Yehu Microfinance or purchase product at Basa Body to enter.
Giving may be better than receiving, but receiving has its perks too. Yehu Microfinance and Basa Body, in gratitude for your participation in this fundraiser, will randomly…
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 28th, 2009 | No Comments »
How Can You Join the Party?
1. Get on Twitter on Thursday, April 30 from 12-2 p.m. EDT (11 a.m. CDT, 10 a.m. MDT, and 9 a.m. PDT).
2. Follow our international hosts: @yehu_adet, @yehu_rose, @yehu_bernice.
3. Follow our domestic hosts:
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 27th, 2009 | 3 Comments »
How Is Twitter Connecting People for the Power of Good?
Twitter has become a buzz word, as of recently, but how can Twitter bridge the distance and connect people for the power of good? As part of a larger effort to raise $50,000 for…
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inspiring moms!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 21st, 2009 | No Comments »
You may recall I announced a Wisconsin blogger’s get together awhile back. The event was to be part of a campaign put together by the lovely ladies at Mom it Forward and would raise money for a great charity that…
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making a difference!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 15th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Do you have a desire to make a meaningful contribution, but aren’t in the financial situation to do so? Donations to charity don’t have to be financial. So many of us are experiencing the fallout from this global economic crisis, and at the same time we feel a push…
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 11th, 2009 | 7 Comments »
What’s a Pajama Party Without a GUY?
The fabulous Ria and Suzanne from My Mommy Manual and in partnership with Mom It Forward and the 12 for 12K team, are throwing the pajama party of all pajama parties and you’re invited. In support…
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making a difference!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on March 31st, 2009 | No Comments »
More than 20 million rural Kenyans live in extreme poverty. You can get involved and make a difference in a variety of ways, both online and offline:
- 3/31: Attend #gnogives kickoff event on Twitter.
- 4/7: Participate in #gnogives 24-hour Tweet-a-Thon on Twitter.
- 4/12: Join in the 5
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#gno information!
by jyl johnson pattee on March 29th, 2009 | 8 Comments »
One Person Can Make a Difference!
- When: Tues., Mar. 31 from 9 pm to 1 a.m. EDT
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making a difference!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on March 22nd, 2009 | 11 Comments »
Meet Up With #GNO Gals for a Great Cause Sat., Apr. 18 in the US, Canada, & Australia
Mom It Forward, in partnership with 12 for 12K, is kicking off 6-weeks of fundraising for moms and by moms (Tuesday, March…
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