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Just a few observations on this subject:

1. Whatever you do in the spirit of kindness will come back to you tenfold.

2. You never know when it is an angel you are helping. It's God's way of testing you. (Is testing the right word here? I'm not sure.)

3. The true test of a man's character is how he treats the less fortunate when no one is looking.

4. There is such a thing as the "needy poor" and the "greedy poor". Try to learn the difference. You can help the needy poor. You can't help the greedy poor.

 

 

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Bake Me A Wish presents Operation Birthday Cake, shipping birthday cakes to Iraq and Afghanistan. Order a cake for a soldier you love, or donate money to help others brighten the birthday of a soldier overseas. 5% of all Bake-Me-A-Wish orders go to support Operation Birthday Cake.

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Monday, May 26, 2008

US Troop Support Foundation

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The US Troop Support Foundation provides care packages and assistance to all military personnel in need
http://www.ustroopsupport.org/

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

The Landstuhl Hospital Care Project

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From the group's website:

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"The Landstuhl Hospital Care Project (LHCP) is a non-profit organization that
provides comfort and relief items for military members who become sick, injured,
or wounded from service in Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. Donated items are
distributed to patients at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Germany,
the largest American military hospital outside the U.S.; to field hospitals in
Afghanistan and Iraq; and to VA facilities throughout the United States."

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Click here for more information.

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Sunday, January 13, 2008

Send Free Printed Postcards

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Xerox is offering a way to send cute postcards to show your support for the troops overseas and it's free.

Click here to do it.

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Friday, November 2, 2007

Homes For Our Troops

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Homes for Our Troops provides specially adapted homes for our severely wounded service members of our military.
http://www.homesforourtroops.org

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Thursday, September 20, 2007

Hire A Hero.org

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Here's a job networking site for returning service personnel:

http://hireahero.org/

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Sunday, June 3, 2007

Books for Soldiers

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"Care Packages for the Mind"
Send books, DVDs, games and relief supplies to US soldiers

http://booksforsoldiers.com

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Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Strikeouts for Troops

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Here is a way that Major and Minor League baseball players can help raise money for wounded soldiers being treated at Walter Reed and other military hospitals.

http://www.strikeoutsfortroops.org

If your team is not participating, visit http://www.mlb.com and click on "Team Sites", then find the "Contact Us" link on the bottom of your team's page and lobby them to participate.


Ukes for Troops?

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Send some Aloha by providing a Ukelele to a soldier in Iraq or Afghanistan

Click here for more details

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Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Magazine Subscriptions for the Troops

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For only $10 you can send magazine subscriptions to active duty service members overseas or at home. If you don't have a soldier to send a subscription to, they will hook you up.

Click here for all the details

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Friday, April 20, 2007

Cool Our Troops

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Provides personal cooling systems to troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan

http://www.coolourtroops.com/

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Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Operation Comix Relief

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Help get comic books to front-line troops and wounded US Service personnel.

More info: http://www.operationcomixrelief.freeservers.com/index.html

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Send Ipods to the Troops

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Send them to the Citizen 1st Bank in Tyler, Texas and they will get them to the men and women at war right now
For full details visit
http://www.ipods4troops.com/

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Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Dog Tags for Kids

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This organization makes dog tags that soldiers can send to their kids to hold onto while they wait for Mom or Dad to come back. Check it out here.

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Coffee from Dunkin Donuts

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Dunkin Donuts will send a case of coffee to fifty US service members every month, using a lottery system.

Click here to sign up

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[align=center]It is so great to read all the posts from[/align][align=center]MCF Members on this Thread that are[/align][align=center]helping others. Thank You![/align][align=center][/align][align=center]20 Ways for Teenagers to Help Other People by Volunteering[/align][align=center][:-]
[/align][align=center]Have you ever thought about volunteering your time to a local charity or community organization? There are many different reasons for you to start volunteering: [/align][ul][*][align=center]To help others [/align][*][align=center]To learn about an activity or organization that interests you [/align][*][align=center]To beat boredom (if you find yourself sitting around the house feeling totally bored, volunteering in an activity you enjoy can be a great way to change things) [/align][*][align=center]To overcome a loss you have experienced (one of the best ways to help yourself in a time of loss is to help others) [/align][*][align=center]To gain perspective on life (there is no better way to understand your blessings than to help people in need) [/align][/ul][align=center]Your reasons for volunteering are as individual as you are, but no matter what your reasons you can get a lot out of volunteering. You can learn about yourself, learn about others and meet a lot of interesting people by volunteering. You can help others as you help yourself. [/align][align=center]For more information on volunteering in general and the advantages of volunteering, see this site.
One of the hardest parts of volunteering can be finding a volunteering opportunity that fits your personality. The following list will give you lots of different ideas and will show you many different possibilities. Look in your local area until you find a volunteer position that works for you. [/align][align=center]

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[/align][ul][align=center]If you live in a city of any size, then there is at least one homeless shelter that helps homeless people with meals, beds and other services. Most homeless shelters welcome volunteers and have a variety of programs through which you can get involved. You might help prepare or distribute meals, work behind the scenes in the business office, help organize a food drive to stock the pantry, etc. You can learn more about the problem of homelessness and ways you can help by looking at this site. Look in the phone book for a local homeless shelter if you are interested. [/align][/ul][*]
[ul][align=center][/align][/ul][*][align=center]Food Banks
[/align][ul][align=center]Food banks often work with homeless shelters, but they also serve poor people living in the community (especially around the holidays). Food banks collect food, manage their inventory and distribute food to those in need. The following link shows you the different volunteer opportunities available at food banks around the country: [/align][ul][*][align=center]Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana[/align][/ul][align=center]Any food bank will offer similar opportunities in your area. Look in the phone book for a local food bank if you are interested. [/align][/ul][*][align=center]The Guideposts Sweater Project
[/align][ul][align=center]If you would like something to do in your spare time at home, one innovative way to volunteer is to get involved in The Guideposts Sweater Project, sponsored by Guideposts magazine. People around the country knit sweaters that are then sent to needy children around the world. This article gives you a description of the project and a pattern for the sweaters. Don't know how to knit? Not a problem, because the article also links to sites that teach you how! [/align][/ul][*][align=center]Ronald McDonald House
[/align][ul][align=center]There are Ronald McDonald Houses around the country - almost every major city has one. The idea behind all Ronald McDonald Houses is very important. When a child is seriously ill, the child is frequently treated for long periods of time at a hospital or university medical center. Many families have to travel long distances to get to the hospital, and "where to stay" becomes a problem. Staying at a hotel becomes extremely expensive, and a hotel can be a lonely and sterile place. Ronald McDonald Houses provide a low-cost "home-away-from-home" for parents and children to stay during treatment. Volunteers help prepare meals, talk to families, take care of the house and so on. The programs offered at the Dallas Ronald McDonald House are typical, and you can read about volunteer opportunities there. Then call the Ronald McDonald House in your area to find out more. [/align][/ul][*][align=center]Special Olympics
[/align][ul][align=center]As described on the web site for Special Olympics International, "Special Olympics is an international program of year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with mental retardation." The site also describes a wide variety of volunteer activities, including sports training, fund raising, administrative help, competition planning and staffing, etc. Look in the phone book for a local office or search the Special Olympics Web Site for more information. [/align][/ul][*][align=center]Habitat for Humanities
[/align][ul][align=center]Habitat for Humanities builds and gives houses to poor people in local communities. Volunteers not only help others, but can learn a great deal about building houses by getting involved. See the Habitat for Humanities web site for more information. Call the national office or your local office for information about volunteer programs in your area. [/align][/ul][*][align=center]State Parks
[/align][ul][align=center]Many state parks offer volunteer programs, and in these programs you can try anything from educational programs to trail construction and maintenance. This site for the North Carolina State Park system shows some of the possibilities available. Contact a state park near you and see what options are available if you are interested. [/align][/ul][*][align=center]City Programs
[/align][ul][align=center]Most large cities offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities. Look in the phone book and call around to see what might be available where you live. [Do not be discouraged if your first few calls seem to hit a brick wall. Many city governments are large and fairly disorganized. Keep calling around until you find someone who understands what you are talking about and who is willing to help.] [/align][/ul][*][align=center]Helping Others Learn to Read
[/align][ul][align=center]When you think about it, reading is one of the most important skills an adult can have. Many adults, however, have never learned how to read. Literacy volunteers act as tutors who help illiterate children and adults learn this important skill. There is probably a literacy program in your area. See also Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). [/align][/ul][*][align=center]Hospitals
[/align][ul][align=center]Many hospitals have volunteer programs to help patients both inside and outside the hospital. This page for the Summit Medical Center is typical. The volunteers programs allow participants to explore medical careers and gain work experience. Contact local hospitals to learn more about opportunities in your area. [/align][/ul][*][align=center]Libraries
[/align][ul][align=center]Many libraries need help reshelving books, running children's programs, making books available to the community, and so on. This program specifically for teens at Phoenix Public Libraries trains teen volunteers to assist library staff and the public during the Summer Reading Program. Contact a local library for volunteer opportunities in your area. [/align][/ul][*][align=center]Senior Citizens Centers
[/align][ul][align=center]Many senior citizen centers offer volunteer programs to provide friendship and community activities to senior citizens. If you would like working with senior citizens, call a senior citizen center in your neighborhood and see what kinds of volunteer programs they have available. [/align][/ul][*][align=center]Animal Shelters
[/align][ul][align=center]Many animal shelters are non-profit or government organizations, and therefore they welcome volunteers to help take care of animals, keep facilities clean and work with the public. Call a local animal shelter for more information. [/align][/ul][*][align=center]United Way
[/align][ul][align=center]The United Way is a nationwide umbrella organization for thousands of charitable organizations. The United Way raises billions of dollars and distributes it to these charities. There are local United way affiliates across the country and they need volunteers. Contact your local affiliate for more information. [/align][/ul][*][align=center]Red Cross
[/align][ul][align=center]The American Red Cross helps people in emergencies - whether it's half a million disaster victims or one sick child who needs blood. Volunteer opportunities exist across the country. Contact your local Red Cross for more information. [/align][/ul][*][align=center]Salvation Army
[/align][ul][align=center]The Salvation Army provides social services, rehabilitation centers, disaster services, worship opportunities, character building activities for all ages and character building groups and activities for all ages. Volunteer opportunities exist across the country. [/align][/ul][*][align=center]Environmental Organizations
[/align][ul][align=center]The Sierra Club (and numerous other environmental groups) encourages volunteer support to help with environmental activities. You can help in many ways: by helping lobby on conservation issues, by leading hikes and other activities, or by lending a hand at the Chapter Office. Contact the local office of an environmental organization near you. See also the Earth Day site. [/align][/ul][*][align=center]Political Campaigns
[/align][ul][align=center]If it's an election year, there are thousands of opportunities to volunteer in political campaigns around the country. You can learn more than you imagine by helping a candidate win election. This article talks about some of the options. Pick a candidate whose ideas you believe in (either on the local, state or national level) and volunteer to be a part of his or her campaign. [/align][/ul][*][align=center]800 Number Volunteer
[/align][ul][align=center]Many 800 help-lines rely on volunteers to staff the phones and handle other tasks. If there is an 800 phone bank in your area, you may be able to volunteer to help out. [/align][/ul][*][align=center]Web site creation
[/align][ul][align=center]Many small charities and organizations do not yet have web sites. You can help by learning how to create a web site and volunteering your services. You could also raise money to pay for the web site, or seek help from a local company in the form of a donation. When creating a web site for a charity, you will want to take care to listen very carefully to the people who work for the charity to understand exactly what they want their web site to look and feel like. This will be extremely important to them, and you should be willing to change and improve the site to match their mental image. See this page for information on creating web sites. [/align][/ul][/ol][align=center]

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