Archive for the ‘ Non-Profit ’ Category
(From Adam Delp, COO The 1010 Project, via Facebook) “Today, starting RIGHT NOW, we are throwing a 24 hour online FUN-draiser. Why? Because the cycle of poverty breaks when creative, caring, and innovative global neighbors learn and work together: joining hands, resources, and stories. The CHALLENGE: 1. Simply & Securely – Donate $10 bucks https://www.causes.com/fb/donations/new?ts=1257364171&cause_id=1568 [ READ MORE ]
I am leaving for my first trip to Kenya on Sunday. I will be staying in & around Nairobi until Nov 25th. This trip is mainly a scouting/vision trip. I will be looking for places to live, introducing myself to 1010 partners, & building out a budget for this next year’s adventure. I should return [ READ MORE ]
Fall of 2005 I was introduced to The 1010 Project. I was going to intern with them that year, but the Marine Corps sent me to Iraq instead. When I returned a year later I immediately got involved with their work. It was an interesting time for the organization. They were transitioning executive directors for [ READ MORE ]
A while back an intern @timbrauhn walked into The 1010 Project. He was supposed to be apart of our grant-writing team. During his time with us he wrote & received our first funded grant. That grant was a huge success, but only a small part of his contribution to the organization. Tim has a gift for [ READ MORE ]
It hit hard today. I’m watching the Philippines still suffer through the initial phases of their disaster. Atlanta is still trying to sort things out. Indonesia got rocked by an earthquake. Cambodia was hit by a typhoon. Samoa is in a world of hurt. Peru had a near miss with an earthquake too. West Africa [ READ MORE ]
A short note on a crucial life moment. Decision[ READ MORE ]
I just got back from the Journey of Hope Concert at Red Rocks. Very honest and inspiring event. Despite the famous venue the whole event had a very humble feel about it. Hosted by a 16 year Amira (@gregmortenson’s daughter), the event highlighted the incredible work of humanitarians around the world from a six year [ READ MORE ]
This is a Video from the ICRC’s campaign: Our World. Your Move Their are some great videos and advocacy resources on the main site: http://ourworld-yourmove.org I really appreciated this video. The last 9 months have been dedicated to me contemplating My Move. The paralyzing anxiety of decision has really worn me down, but videos like [ READ MORE ]
We raised over 800 dollars for this school computer lab project in Kenya. Using only Twitter & Facebook we knocked a big chunk of of this fundraising goal. If you haven’t given yet… …Give. Only a few hours left to make this happen[ READ MORE ]
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