$250 Holiday Giveaway: Nominate Your Favorite Charity!

United Planet http://www.unitedplanet.org/ From the Home Page: United Planet's global network of leaders and volunteers fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses shared challenges to unite the world in a community beyond borders.

MSPCA Angell http://www.mspca.org

MSPCA-Angell Headquarters 350 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130 phone: (617) 522-7400

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell Animal Medical Center (MSPCA-Angell) is a national and international leader in animal protection and veterinary medicine. Founded in 1868, it is the second-oldest humane society in the United States. Our services include animal protection and adoption, advocacy, humane education, law enforcement and the highest-quality veterinary care available anywhere in the world. We provide direct hands-on care to more than 250,000 animals each year.

The MSPCA-Angell is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that does not receive any funding from state/federal agencies or fellow SPCAs. All donations made to the MSPCA-Angell are tax-deductible.

The Jimmy Fund http://www.jimmyfund.org/

Since its founding in 1948, the Jimmy Fund has supported the fight against cancer in children and adults at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, helping to raise the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world.

The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis http://www.themiamiproject.org

Olive Crest http://olivecrest.org

Olive Crest serves at-risk families and children from birth to 22 by:

Providing safe homes and loving families for abused and neglected children; Educating youth through specialized schooling and vocational training; Healing wounds with individual, group and family counseling; Keep families together through child abuse prevention and parent education; Encourage well-rounded lifestyles through health, nutritional, and recreational activities.

Statement Of Need- *Every 10 seconds a child abuse report is filed in the United States. *Two-thirds of the estimated 1 million children who run away each year were physically or sexually abused. *Every Death Row inmate reported growing up in a violent, abusive environment. History- Since 1973, Olive Crest has provided loving care for over 40,000 children and families. Accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), Olive Crest continues to promote the safety and wellness of children and families.

Toys for Tots is down 50% in donations this year. It is so sad to me to think of so many kids going without even a single toy to bring a smile to their faces this year and give them a message of hope and good will.

www.toysfortots.org

UNHCR:

http://www.unhcr.org/home.html

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country.

In more than five decades, the agency has helped an estimated 50 million people restart their lives. Today, a staff of around 6,300 people in more than 110 countries continues to help 32.9 million persons.

Mona Foundation - Supporting Educational Initiatives and Raising the Status of Women and Girls Around the World

The Mona Foundation works to promote the education for children both abroad and in the US.

http://www.monafoundation.org/

My vote is for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. http://www.stjude.org

They provide cancer research and treatment for kids.

Thanks! -HIB

Agape Adoption Agency of Arizona

http://www.agapeaz.org

Agape provides temporary and permanent homes to children in need in the Phoenix, Arizona surrounding regions. A much needed and often unrecognized service.

A nonprofit organization that raises money for children in El Salvador. The money goes towards empowering, feeding and clothing children that live off pennies a day

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

Members and Veterans of the United States Marine Corps and its Reserve collect toys, and monetary donations to purchase toys, for Christmas/holiday gifts for needy children and teens throughout the United States.

http://www.toysfortots.org

There is nothing better that putting on your Dress Blues and playing Santa. When I was still serving, I worked a distribution point and had a mother just break down and start crying when I told her how may toys she could get for each of her 3 little kids. It was an awesome felling that still chokes me up to this day.

The Human Rights Campaign

http://www.hrc.org/

The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality.

Boston Rescue Mission

This is a wonderful organization that provides meals and shelter to the homeless in and around the Boston area. They also offer resources to help prevent and end homelessness.

Boston Rescue Mission P.O Box 120069 Boston, MA 02112-0069

Phone: 617-338-9000 Fax: 617-482-6623

Lets make Cancer the Polio of the 21st century. Lets cure the bastard.

I would like to nominate Water For People.

http://www.waterforpeople.com

They help communities in developing nations create sustainable sources of clean drinking water.

The are a 4-star rated charity on CharityNavigator.

I 2nd Toys For Tots!

I nominate A Small Victory www.asmallvictory.org

A fantastic organization that offers support and healing tools for families that have recently lost a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death.

This nonprofit has touched so many lives, and it is continuing to grow.

I nominate The Greater Birmingham Humane Society.

This is a wonderful and loving organization who does sooo much for animals in the Birmingham and surrounding areas, they even have helped other humane societies during hurricanes, etc.

Pleae help them help the ones who can't speak for themselves.

www.gbhs.org

Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado

http://www.hpcnc.org/

HPCNC's mission statement is as follows: "Our mission is to honor and dignify life's final journey by providing quality end of life care, consoling the grieving and educating the community".

HPCNC is a wonderful non profit. They assists people at that time in their lives when they are most fragile. When they need support the most. They offer the skill required to assist with pain management and creating the most comfortable situation for the patient. They offer emotional support to both the patient and the family. And, they care. Beyond all else, they care.

They have a wonderful quote on their website that I feel really sums it all up. "You matter to the last moment of your life, and we do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully, but to live until you die". -Dame Cicely Saunders

Vail Valley Charitable Fund PO Box 1275 - Avon, Colorado 81620 - (970) 845-6339 www.vvcf.net

I would like to nominate the Vail Valley Charitable Fund. They are an invaluable part of our community and have helped so many people in need. Here is an excerpt from their website: The Vail Valley Charitable Fund (VVCF) helps people who live and work in Eagle County who have overwhelming financial needs due to medical crisis. To date, the organization has assisted six hundred individuals and families in Eagle County, and has raised and dispersed more than $5 million dollars.

The Channel 3 Kids Camp provides a high quality overnight experience in a beautiful country location for boys and girls ages 8-12 , and youth ages 13-16 are able to participate in the Teen Leadership Program that may not otherwise be able to due to financial restrictions.

All Connecticut kids, within the age guidelines, are eligible to attend the camp.

This is an opportunity for city kids, underprivileged kids, and kids in need of a place to go for a few days to experience the country, meet other kids of all origins, and learn arts, crafts, and other skills.

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE UNITED CERABRAL PALSY WIN THEY HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

I nominate MABTR, Mid America Boston Terrier Rescue. Jennifer Misfeldt started this rescue and besides having a full time job she has worked tiresley finding forever homes for these dogs who have no one. The puppy mills keep hundreds of rescue groups busy finding homes for all of their unwanted dogs. Her rescue has grown triple in the past years to include many surrounding states. She has helped find home for almost 300 unwanted dogs just this year. It is so satisfiying to see a dog come to you sick and scared and sad and then with time and lots of patience and love they begin to bloom before your eyes. It is people like Jennifer that give these animals a chance at a new life.

This is a nationwide organization that helps those in need, from the soon to be homeless, to single, working mothers with children that cannot afford health or day care. They have helped me, and I immediately gave back to them when I was able to financially do so. Even if this doesn't win the contest, you owe it to yourselves to check out their website. They only help those that truly need the assistance, and make sure that all the needs are taken care of. Their source of funding the needy is all through donations

Boys and Girls Club programs and services offer children that promote and enhance their development by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence. Boys and Girls Clubs are a safe way to grow and learn all while having fun. The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Clubs also offer ongoing relationships with caring adults, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. Finally, and most important clubs offer hope and opportunity

World Camp

World Camp provides HIV/AIDS prevention, gender empowerment, and environmental education in rural schools and street shelters in Malawi, India, and Honduras. If you are interested in volunteering with World Camp in one of these countries, check out their website! World Camp embodies a personable and effective approach to these locally challenging issues!

National Breast Cancer Foundation, INC. www.nationalbreastcancer.org

The National Breast Cancer Foundation mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need. NBCF accomplishes this mission through our initiatives, such as the National Mammography Program (NMP), Beyond the Shock educational video, MyNBCF online community, and the Early Detection Plan. NBCF programs provide women help for today and hope for tomorrow.

Adopt A Dog has been rescuing and sheltering pets since 1981, due to the financial times we are in the shelter is operating on fumes! They need, and most of all deserve any considerations as they tenderly care for the abused and unwanted 30 dogs and 25 cats in their humble facility. When Hurricane Katrina struck they were first in line to take in several rescued pets, rehabilitate them and place them in safe, responsible homes... Please check out what they do 24/7, 365 days a year since 1981... Thank you! Franchesca Biondo Volunteer...

In the last several years, nearly every Catholic Charities agency in the country providing emergency assistance has reported an increase in the demand for to help people meet their most basic needs—mortgage and rent assistance, utility assistance, food, clothing, medical supplies and prescription drug assistance, shelter, transportation, community information and referrals, and other services. In 2007, some 1,568,964 people received basic need services from their local Catholic Charities agencies.

MentorNet helps create diversity in science and engineering by connecting student proteges and industry mentors. Since women and ethnic minorities are underrepresented in both fields, MentorNet helps to bridge the talent gap.

I nominate BRO St. Louis http://bro-saintlouis.blogspot.com/ a St. Louis charity serving families in need by providing holiday toys for children ages newborn to 10 years, as well as layettes for moms and newborns in need all year. We also assist area veterans and senior service agencies with wheelchair bags, and lap robes. We serve various social service agencies, and the Gateway Wheeler State school for the severly disabled. This year we provided toys for nearly 3,250 children. Volunteers opportunities are also available for active seniors, retirees and others wishing to give back to the community. www.brostl.org Thanks!!

I think many people which come from different countries for safety issues in thier native country; should be supported by United States.

Wounder Warrior Project has done so much to help our troops returning from the War on Terrorism who have been injured or who have lost body parts. They also support the families and help them travel to visit their love ones while in the hospital.

Please visit their web site at www.woundedwarriorproject.com and please donate to their cause.

The name of my charity: HaYovel

Website of charity: www.HaYovel.com

email of charity: info@hayovel.com

Mailing address of Charity: P.O. Box 643 Franklin, TN 37065

What the charity benefits: Serving Israel's farmers. The often overlooked small independent farmer in Israel is helped by this charity through a team of volunteers who support them by traveling to Israel and tending the fields, assisting with related needs, and donations. Volunteers sometimes spend months at a time helping these farmers whose lives are under the threat of attack by terrorists. Friends of volunteers had a son almost die less than a year ago when a bomb was sent to the house as a purim gift. More on that story can be found in articles such as the one at this address: http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull&cid=1209627041251

Mr. Tommy Waller, the founder of HaYovel, and his family, have been a strong support for Amiel "Ami" Ortiz as he recovers. Thank you.

Kind regards,

Charles Wambolt

Each year our organization, the Kalamazoo Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals, supports a community organization. This year we have adopted the Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. Established as a collaboration of 20 churches each operating independently, the KLF was founded in 1982 to be the central access point for hungry individuals and families seeking emergency food supplies. During the early years they served 600 households a month. Over the first half of 2008 they have provided food sources to over 500 households a day during the last two weeks of each month. KLF distributes more than 1 million pounds of food through the Grocery Pantry Program, Meal Support Program, Supplelmental Food Program, and the Weekend Food Pack Program.

Visit their website at http://www.kzoolf.org.

The need becomes greater than ever now as more people in our community are losing their jobs. In November of this year our organization gave close to 300 lbs of food to KLF. Our food collections are on-going. We plan to give a food donation in February and June of 2009. Because this organization is vital to our community they should be the organization that receives the $250 you are giving away!

In the 1980s I talked with Coach Jim Valvano almost everyday as he filed his daily radio show. He was a man whose personality filled the room. We can honor him by supporting cancer research.

Covenant House

www.covenanthouse.com

Covenant House provides a safe place for run away teens in many of our larger sities in the Unites States. They are exoeriencing tough financial times since the price of goods to support these teens is rising steadily and their cintributors are feeling the pinch as well. Covenant House is a refuge for young people who are abused, lost, in trouble and in need of unconditional love.

Dogs Deserve Better is a non profit animal welfare/rescue group,dedicated to helping all dogs to become free from chaining and penning outside, and to brought inside to be a part of the family. As per the web site: To help rescue and shelter needy chained and penned dogs, as well as to educate the public and push toward legislative efforts to protect these dogs.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Forsyth County. 107 Westgate Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Website: www.bcbsnc.org Telephone #336-724-7993.

This wonderful organization could certainly use this donation. A well established organization who matches "bigs" with children who need a caring adult in their lives. These children because of circumstances beyond their control needs all the help they can get. A little sister I worked with a few years back lived with her 80 year old grandfather along with two brothers. Their mother had been murdered by their father, who was serving life in jail. She was so appreciative of the time we spent together. Please give other children a chance.

I would like to nominate Feeding America's Hungry Children's (FAHC) network of more than 17 regional food banks and food-rescue organizations serves 16 states by distributing food and grocery products to approximately 100 local charitable hunger relief agencies including food pantries, soup kitchens, women's shelters, Community Kitchens, and other organizations that provide emergency food assistance. FAHC solicits donated food and grocery products from the nation's food and grocery industry and distributes it to hungry people across America. FAHC provided services to 13 member agencies in 8 States throughout America. These agencies were the recipients of 1,944,753 pounds of food, and yet this charity is actually a smaller charity, they just happen to be extremely efficient. Though many other charities are out there and no doubt valuable, children need to have food in their mouths before toys under the tree. That's the hope of living.

Thanks.

I would like to nominate the Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center. My friend Lyn and her husband Paul received wonderful care and support from the doctors, nurses and staff, especially Dr. Ren. My friend Lyn recently passed away and in honor of her I would like to again nominate the Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center.

THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY provides support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. It was with the support of the San Francisco Bay Area location of this National organization that I am surviving and thriving today. Their support helped me manage my cancer treatment and recover as effectively as possible. As one door closes and I await another to open.......I trust and am stong to enjoy the journey of my present job search. Thank You to The Wellnes Community and to Pongo.

The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation (TAAF)

www.TAAFonline.org

The mission is to support those affected by brain aneurysms and other vascular malformations of the brain. It is estimated 2 million americans are walking around with a brain aneurysm and have no idea. If it bursts, there is a 50% chance of death. I lost someone very close to me. But I now know many people who have better stories. Including 1 person who survived with 5 aneurysms, and another who survived 2 burst aneurysms.

It’s so important that people learn more about the disease, learn the warning symptoms and what to do.

I would like a donation to

American Cancer Society

www.americancancersociety.org

This would be in honor of my late husband, John Bruck, who is deeply missed since he lost his battle with cancer.

I have worked on behalf of Kids in Distress for many years now. They are a wonderful group that is there to care for children that are victims of domestic violence. These helpless kids come to them with little, if anything, more than the clothes on their backs. They are hurt, frightened, and traumatized, but the family-like atmosphere at the Kids in Distress centers help them feel secure and loved.The many volunteers are warm, generous people that give freely of their time and hearts. The funding gives the kids clothing, food, shelter, and sometimes even a possession or two they can call their own. So many thanks to Kids in Distress.

kidsindistress.org

I would like to offer a wonderful animal sanctuary in Utah that is a total no-kill rescue for all types of animals. Even animals that are not suitable for adoption for whatever reason. They rescued several dogs from the Michael Vick cruelty case. It is setting the example for rescue facilities all over the US. Truly dedicated to loving care for so many beautifully spirited animals. It is a very deserving non profit charity.

I am picking Pathways To Your Future, Inc for my favorite charity. Mr. Gerald Thompson, started this organization while still in his 6th month of sobriety in 1989. His organization entails mentoring, counseling, housing, education, and he has just recently leased a new property which I know he could truly used the money!! Mr. Thompson works with young adults ages 18-25 who have come from broken homes and have know way of knowing how to deal with life on life terms. So, he now has this organization and his faithful employees to help him accomplish his dream. This is a non-profit organization and he deserves some type of compensation. He is a great man!!!! the phone number to reach is 323-418-8113.

Thank You, Kessha Perry

A Better World through Kindness to Animals

Best Friends Animal Society is guided by a simple philosophy: kindness to animals builds a better world for all of us.

In the late 1980s, when Best Friends was in its early days, roughly 17 million dogs and cats were being killed in shelters every year. Despite the commitment of shelter workers to the animals in their care, the conventional belief was that little could be done to lower that terrible number.

Best Friends' No More Homeless Pets campaign created a new vision: A grassroots effort to place dogs and cats who were considered "unadoptable" into good homes, and to reduce the number of unwanted pets through effective spay and neuter programs. Since then, the number of dogs and cats being destroyed in shelters has fallen to approximately 5 million a year. There has been much progress,but there is still much more to do.

The next phase of this work – bringing the number down to essentially zero – will take more work and some bold new initiatives. Shelters are crowded with pit bulls, dogs abandoned after being bought from pet stores, stray cats rounded up on the streets and not looking their very best when they’re brought in, and other pets abandoned or neglected.

As the flagship of a grassroots network of people and organizations that care about animals, Best Friends continues to lead the way towards this future. And that's why our purpose remains: A better world through kindness to animals.

Best Friends has taken 22 of Michael Vick's Pitbulls. Even if non of them can be rehabilitated, they will live out their lives at this sanctuary.

Best Friends is a no-kill sanctuary. All life is valuable.

We serve thoes with mental disabilities for age 8 to death. In 20 differnt sports and 27 different event year around. Thoes that get involved with us 52% will hold and maintain a job in life. If they don't less that 10% will even see a job.

"Let me win, if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt".

Every bit we get help a little more.

"LET'S HELP THOE THAT CANNOT HELP THEMSELVES"

Unity Church of Clare www.unityof clare.org

Unity Church of Clare is located in Farwell, Michigan. Their mission statement is: The mission of Unity of Clare is to offer people in our area, opportunities to experience their higher power and spiritual essence. This church is in a small rural area in the middle of Michgian. They have been helping and servicing people for 9 years. They are working to build a new church home. One that can service the community and members of the church in a better way. They currently are renting space in a building that they can only utilize 2 half days per week. They are looking to move to a more visible locations that will be able to service the community in many new ways.

I am Chair of the Board of Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, and I nominate this organization. Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. Girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Here in Rhode Island, we have translated that mission by establishing a special outreach program to young women whose mothers are behind bars. The girls and their mothers benefit by this program - the girls maintain contact with their mothers, and we help both the girls and their mothers work on their self-esteem.

World Relief is a resettlement organization for refugees and asylees from war torn countries. The goal is to holistically assist refugees, immigrants, and members of their communities to be fully functioning integrated participants in society. The focus is on helping clients who because of language, cultural or income barriers, cannot be served by other area agencies.

I have worked as a volunteer at World Relief for the past two years. Many people who have experienced great trauma and suffering are given the opportunity to make a new, productive life for themselves with the assistance of World Relief and many volunteers.

Cat Depot is a non profit center that takes in cats that are no longer wanted, found and/or rescued. They see that each of the cats has been spayed or neutered in addition to being microchipped. The Cat Depot provides large cages in which cats can move and play. All cats are well taken care of on an individual basis until they are adopted.

Our family has a cat that we adopted from the Cat Depot. She was rescued from an Animal Shelter in DeSoto County. Now, she is very healthy and brings a lot of joy to our family.

www.catdepot.org 941-351-0824 5933 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL

United Way Financial Stability Partnership. liveunited.org Helps working individuals and families achieve financial stability.

I believe that those who often get overlooked, but deserve help most of all are the working poor. These people work so hard every day and are still struggling to survive. They should be rewarded for their hard work. I also believe we should help our own here in America first.

There are too many to choose from, but I will choose toysfortots.org. Kids of all ages need a little kindness at this time, plus who says Santa has to have a beard & red suit?

Pete Hazlet

Operation smile treats facial deformities of children globally. To date, Operation Smile has treated over 120,000 children worldwide for facial deformities. In addition to the surgeries, they provide dental care for children. Also, William P. Magee Jr., D.D.S., M.D., the founder, has trained over 700 physicians internationally to be able to continue the work. $250.00 would provide a cleft lip surgery to one child. At this time of year, I can't think of a better gift to give a child.

this contributor helps all the poor children out there who without this organization would otherwise not get a present for christmas

Camp Heartland (One Heartland) One Heartland 4425 N Port Washington Road. Suite #107 Milwaukee, WI 53212 Phone: 1-800-724-HOPE (4673) Fax: 414-272-9916 E-mail: helpkids@campheartland.org

Camp Heartland is the largest camping and care program for children who experience HIV/AIDS. Over 75 percent of Camp Heartland's participants live in poverty.One Heartland is a national non-profit organization committed to greatly improving the lives of children their families impacted by HIV/AIDS and other significant life challenges worldwide. The real beauty is the committment of Camp Heartlands founder Neil Willenson, who at the young age of 22 made this camp his mission in life and made great personal sacrafice for these children. Camp Heartland has brought joy to children suffering from HIV/AIDs or children dealing with a family member suffering from HIV/AIDs. These children get a reprieve from their reality only once per year when they are able to attend Camp Heartland. By donating to such a great cause, Mr. Willenson may have the opporutnity to continue to bring joy to the Camp Heartland children.

Friends of Forgotten Children operates the largest food pantry in the Concord New Hampshire region, as well as gives needy families their Christmas gifts, and other holiday baskets, including nearly 1000 Thanksgiving baskets this year alone! Thousands of people benefit each year from the food pantry clothing room, food pantry and toy room. This a worthy cause that truly helps people.

Relay For Life is a 24 hour event where we raise money for cancer research, awareness and to assist cancer patients through their cancer treatment.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network helps raise money to research and cure pancreatic cancer. My mom, who is only 51 years old, has this horrible disease and there is a 95% chance that she will die. Only 5% of patients actually live longer than 5 years after being diagnosed with this awful disease. It is the 4th deadliest cancer and is the LEAST FUNDED OF ALL CANCERS. Please support this cause and help save my mom's life.

Algoma Family Services Foundation Student Nutrition Program 205 McNabb Street Sault Ste. Marie ON P6B 1Y3 Phone: (705) 945-5050 ext. 2671 Fax: (705) 942-9273 www.foundationalgomafamilyservices.org

The Student Nutrition Program works to improve the learning capacity, health and well-being of children by ensuring children and youth have access to healthy food through school-based nutrition programs.

Children and youth who are well nourished are less tired, concentrate better and are better prepared to participate in academic and physical activities at school. Helping students get the nourishment they need to succeed supports healthy development, contributes to the prevention of childhood obesity and promotes healthy lifestyles.

The Milford Youth Center 24 Pearl Street Milford, MA 508-473-1756

Director- Arthur Morin

This Center welcomes children ages 8-17 for after school programs as well as summer camp type activities. All of the activities offered for children are free of charge and they run primarily on donations and assistance from the United Way.

My charity is the Parmenter Visiting Nurse Services' Wayside Hospice Program in Wayland, Massachusetts. They are very caring and took great care of my husband Phil when he was dying from Cancer. I would like to see them benefit from the donation.

Parmenter Community Health 266 Cochituate Road Wayland, MA 01778 508-358-3000 http://www.parmenter.org/homecare.asp

My charity of choice is to Hospice. They were their to help when my grandmother was dying of cancer.

Hospice 401 Bowling Ave. Suite 51 Nashville, TN 37205-5124

My charity is Rosie's Girls of Cincinnati, summer 2008 was their first program. Nineteen middle school age girls learned carpentry, welding, electrical wiring, plumbing, bike repair, Karate, and team work skills while participating in a three week day camp.

Eileen Hopkins, Director YWCA Employment and Literacy Skills YWCA of Greater Cincinnati 898 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-361-2147

http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=agLGKXNOE&b=3955717

THANK YOU ONE AND ALL. WHAT A WONDERFUL VARIETY OF WORTHY CAUSES!

IT'S NOW AFTER 5:00 PM (EST) ON 12/16/08 AND THE CONTEST IS CLOSED.

WE'LL SELECT A CHARITY AT RANDOM AND ANNOUNCE THE WINNER IN THURSDAY'S BLOG POST!

~ TEAM PONGO