Showing posts with label charity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label charity. Show all posts
9/11/12
Help The Homeless & Get FREE Tickets to Virgin Mobile FreeFest
5/21/12
PRs Needed for Pro-bono Work for Afghan Women's Writing Project & Wardford Foundation
Hi everyone.
There has been so many inquiries from those who want to work with our company and put their skills to work. Unfortunately, we are not hiring and have a long intern waiting list. HOWEVER, we do have leads that I hope you would be interested in.
Because our company limits itself to so many probono projects each year, we are unable to assist with the following great programs and hope that you can volunteer your services to them:
- Afghan Women's Writing Project- AWWP pairs women in Afghanistan with professional women writers (here in the States) for secure online writing workshops.
- The Warford Foundation -a non-profit organization (registered in Maryland) that was created to assist military widows and single mothers through financial assistance in their pursuit of successfully completing nursing program.
A fellow PR recently had to step down from her volunteer position as their PR advisor so we hope someone out there can help. This will be a great opportunity for new PRs who wants to build their resume and credibility. It's really an amazing and well-ran organization.
Website: www.awwproject.org
Article:
The former PR has helped out in the following areas so this will give you an idea of where to pick up where she left off:
- press outreach
- responding to reporter inquiries
- and developing overall communications strategy
If you're interested or even just curious about how you might lend a hand, please contact Susan Solomon at <sussol@gmail.com>.
The Warford Foundation
They are also seeking the same scope of work. Because this foundation is fairly new, they will probably also need the following:
- a media kit
- an updated press release
- someone who is able to assist with fundraisers and events
- etc...
I think the best candidate to assist them should be someone who is familiar with military and military media- to get them in their publications and can get them involved at military events (at least set up a table with their info).
Website: http://thewarfordfoundation.org/
Here is a recent article our company has written for them: http://alistprfirm.blogspot.com/2012/05/retired-soldiermother-helps-military.html
If you are interested in volunteering your services for The Warford Foundation, please email info@thewarfordfoundation.org
Please share this information to any PRs you know.
Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
Sandy Thompson
Publicist
A-List PR Firm
Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
Sandy Thompson
Publicist
A-List PR Firm
5/14/12
Retired Soldier/MOTHER Helps Military Widows and Single Mothers Go Back To School
Because today is Mother's Day, I felt it appropriate to tell the world about this amazing woman/ mother who is on a mission to help OTHER mothers (specifically military widows & single mothers).
As if fighting for and serving our country for 20 long years wasn't enough, Ms. Warford (founder of The Warford Foundation and retired US ARMY soldier) hasn't stopped serving there. She continues to serve our community and works hard to help those whose significant others/spouses fought and died to protect us!
Her mission is not to give hand outs or handicap these women by not making them work for what they need. Instead, her mission is to give them something priceless- a higher education; a degree; knowledge that will help them succeed in life!
These women's husbands / kids' dads gave their lives to protect our country & to protect us. The least we can do is help the families (our soldiers/heroes left behind) by helping them become self-sufficient. We can all help by making monetary donations, becoming a volunteer and/or simply by spreading the word so that we can reach those who can benefit from this cause.
(Please read below)
As if fighting for and serving our country for 20 long years wasn't enough, Ms. Warford (founder of The Warford Foundation and retired US ARMY soldier) hasn't stopped serving there. She continues to serve our community and works hard to help those whose significant others/spouses fought and died to protect us!
Her mission is not to give hand outs or handicap these women by not making them work for what they need. Instead, her mission is to give them something priceless- a higher education; a degree; knowledge that will help them succeed in life!
These women's husbands / kids' dads gave their lives to protect our country & to protect us. The least we can do is help the families (our soldiers/heroes left behind) by helping them become self-sufficient. We can all help by making monetary donations, becoming a volunteer and/or simply by spreading the word so that we can reach those who can benefit from this cause.
(Please read below)
The Warford Foundation
Helping Single Mothers & Military Widows Continue Their Education
The Warford Foundation (TWF) is a non-profit organization (registered in Maryland) that was created to assist military widows and single mothers through financial assistance in their pursuit of successfully completing nursing program.
Ms. Warford served her country honorably from 1981 to 2002. A retired US Army soldier, she is too familiar with the plight of the military spouse. She knows the impact of having a spouse serving their country (fighting this Nation's war) one day and then being told the next day, "You're [now] a widow with children." This life altering event is devastating to anyone and a military wife (or single mother) with limited job skills is left to pick up the pieces to provide the best way she can for her family. With this concern, Ms. Warford started TWF, to give hope to these women (who are often forgotten about after the funerals and other military rituals) and to let them know that they are not alone.
"Our hope is that it will help them to contribute to society in an area of critical need - [nursing]; while also increasing their sense of purpose and ability to become more self-sufficient." ~Parthenia Warford
"Our hope is that it will help them to contribute to society in an area of critical need - [nursing]; while also increasing their sense of purpose and ability to become more self-sufficient." ~Parthenia Warford
The mission of TWF is to expand these opportunities to these women by increasing self sufficiency through scholastic growth and achievement. In order to continue to help them obtain an associates degree in nursing, TWF (who is IRS 501(3)c approved) relies on donations and often hosts various events/ fundraisers. The proceeds obtained will go directly toward Project Impact Scholars fund, which was established specifically for this cause.
For more information and to learn how you can be a part of this cause, please visit http://thewarfordfoundation.org/ or email info@thewarfordfoundation.org.
3/7/12
Call for Artists in Southern California (East LA) music & visual arts
CALL FOR ARTISTS
We are looking for artists to teach youth workshops (high school and older) starting ASAP in mid-March in the following fields:
-Visual arts (ceramics, graffiti, design, sculpture and filmmaking)
-Music (DJing, beat-making, rapping, drumming, hip-hop music)
In exchange for your time and talent, we can offer you access to workspace and a creative community.
By phone, call Marcos Nájera, Education Director, at 310.729.6122 or send an email of interest to mnfamous1@gmail.com
Jesus A. Reyes
Creative Artistic Director, EAST LA REP
(323)788-3880 mobile
2/25/12
Prom dress giveaway 2012
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1/11/12
Buy Jill Thrussells new book "Mirage of identity" All royalties go to Uhuru Africa Projects
Buy Jill Thrussell's new book Mirage of identity. All royalties go to Uhuru Africa Projects.
Mirage of Identity
Illusion, confusion, victimisation, protection, direction, succession
A young girl growing up without the safety net of a family or parents from the age of two, a broken childhood, heroin addict parents and siblings scattered all over the world. This is the story of one woman’s struggle to overcome the trials and tribulations of growing up with no family protection and care. Having to overcome battles such as domestic violence and other horrors, learn of one woman’s battle to retain her innocence, liberate herself and overcome the obstacles of disturbing and difficult childhood.
Find out how she overcame these traumatic experiences, turned her life around and then went on to excel in education. As an educated professional she has worked with several internationally renowned organisations. Learn how she coped with the loneliness of having no family and about her quest to seek love, family, an identity and acceptance, from other sources.
Read this book to understand and equip yourself so you can live a life free from unnecessary pain, so that you too can realise your potential. Unlike many such pieces, this book has actually been written by the author who endured and experienced this story first hand.
A beautifully written novel
A true story
A manual full of valuable life lessons
An inspirational and motivational narration
Book Review
‘Maybe it takes someone who has lived and grown up without a family to teach the world, the compassion to love our human family properly. A very inspiring, beautifully written book’ – Lucy
All royalties from sales of this book are donated to the charity work of Uhuru Africa
About the author:
Jill Thrussell is a Christian teacher, social entrepeneur, activist, author, motivational speaker and humanitarian. She grew up in Scotland for most of her childhood. She grew up without parents or family from the age of two years old. The two family members that she did know are not parents but siblings and other relatives from the following countries - Scotland, Ghana and Nigeria.'
Despite these adversities she went on to acquire a first class honors degree in Accounting and Finance studied at a UK university and later whilst working completed my ACCA exams. Throughout her career she has worked as a professional in the media, public and charitable sector. Having worked some of the worlds largest media giants, then working in charities for the last five years as an accountant/finance manager and getting more heavily involved in the operational and strategic management. Currently living in London and founder/trustee of Uhuru Africa having just finished writing her first book. The first of which will be used to fund international development projects of Uhuru Africa sponsoring projects for the international development charity she is a trustee and founder of.
A bible believing Christian with no denominational preferences believing that the whole bible is significant and equally important. She believes that Christianity is not just an activity and the bible is not just a novel, but a real belief system and lifestyle choice. That the word of God is not just be read and studied but lived, adhered to and submitted to. That the God of the bible is real and he loves us with his grace, compassion, justice and mercy. She loves God and has a personal relationship with him seeing him as her father. In recent times she has started teaching having been told repeatedly by multiple people that she was gifted in this area, with a series of books and dvds being worked on at the moment. All royalties from any teaching materials, go to the charity work of Uhuru Africa.
She also actively believes and participates in child sponsorship and believe that no child should suffer simply because of where they were born and she sponsors a child.
With all she does her main aim in life is to facilitate her talents to spread the Gospel and end poverty, suffering and injustice.
If you would like her to visit your group, church, organization or business please email admin@jillthrussell.co.uk this can be organized in exchange for a payment of expenses and support of some kind for the work of the charity ministry she is responsible for at Uhuru Africa.
1/9/12
A Fashion Show BENEFIT! "A New You" Fashion Extravaganza
"A New You" Fashion Extravaganza
This is a fashion benefit is to help support and bring awareness for the HerStory Foundation, Pretty Perfect Non-Profit Organization, and Sew Creative Inc.
HerStory is a foundation for women supporting women. A true sisterhood. The HerStory Foundation believes in not only Healing ...but Empowering, Inspiring, Motivating and Encouraging women to step out into their purpose.
Pretty Perfect is a non=profit organization for mentoring plus size teen girls. Too many times have we heard the phrase "She got a pretty face" well that can take a toll on one's confidence level. So this program was created to boost the confidence of those teens and let them know that they are "Not Just A Pretty Face."
Sew Creative Inc is a non-profit design school for teens. The school provide instructions on all things possible to make clothing designs for the youth to showcase at the end of the school program. It is a great positive outlet for those that are interested.
Ladies please bring all your "not so favorite heels anymore" to the show for donations.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Funkshion Factory, 608 Interchange Dr, Atl, Ga 30336
Doors will open at 5pm for Sip & Shop/Mix & Mingle.
Funkshion Factory, 608 Interchange Dr, Atl, Ga 30336
Doors will open at 5pm for Sip & Shop/Mix & Mingle.
The fashion show will begin at 7pm
THERE IS LIMITED SEATING (First come first serve), SO PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY.
There will be entertainment, prizes, wine bar, sweets & treats, vendors, and you never know who will be in the building. Come swag-A-licious!!
Only 3 media/bloggers are available to cover this event at no-charge. But they must agree to arrive at 2pm on the day of the show to capture the behind the scenes and to interview the owners of the organizations for which I am supporting, designers, models, MUA, entertainers, and hairstylist. We must receive all rights to any photos or videos that are taken.
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