Charitable Giving Ideas

Charitable Giving Ideas
 
Tis the season of giving and receiving. If we are confused as to just where to start, the best route is to follow our heart. Another important tip is to commit not only our money, but also our time and talent. If money is in limited supply, don’t underestimate how valuable showing up with a helping hand is. Although giving is its own reward, you might be surprised at how our charitable acts benefit us personally.
 
As I often say, the life of my dreams was launched through my charitable giving projects. I met the women who would help me launch the Women’s Investment Network when I was the chairman of the silent auction for my son’s school. We raised over $35,000 for music, instruments, technology and computers, which were funded by the Booster Club. When you are passionate about helping, giving your time, talent and money, you’ll find yourself surrounded by your people. That is a fertile place to be. Charity is the best networking.
 
The Earth Gratitude project was launched after two decades of my personal commitment to researching and highlighting inspiring sustainability projects from around the world. It’s a win-win. I enjoy learning about the solutions, and I’m grateful to have a platform where others can discover sustainability best practices, too. We have a free 5-part docuseries on 1) Kids, 2) Animals and Conservation, 3) Food & Soil Health, 4) Everyday Sustainability, 5) The Power of Gratitude. Go to https://earthgratitude.org/ to check them out!
 

Below are a few ideas for your charitable giving, including the one that is closest to my heart, the Earth Gratitude project.
 
The Earth Gratitude Project
Inspiring sustainability solutions from around the world.
Is sustainability as close to your heart? Why not team up with us to produce, create and distribute a short documentary on the great and effective ways that each one of us can lead much greener lives. There is power in our habits and our consumption choices. Small changes can have a massive impact, especially if we’re all doing it. An added benefit is that a lot of these green choices save thousands of dollars annually in our own budget, while promoting greater physical and physical health. Email [email protected] with Earth Gratitude in the subject line to start the conversation.
 
Other great organizations to consider donating to. 
 
The New Hollywood. This is the passion project of our Earth Gratitude spokesperson Brianna Brown Keen. One of their projects is a partnership with Harvest Home, where they provide training and resources for formerly homeless single moms to start on the path to financial freedom. 
https://www.thenewhollywood.org/

The Ron Finley Project. Ron Finley believes that growing your own food is like printing your own money. He offers all kinds of resources for backyard and community gardening. Ron started his journey in his own backyard, which is a food desert. 
https://ronfinley.com/

 
Kiss The Ground. Soil health has many benefits for humanity, including being the most powerful tool for carbon sequestration. Regenerative agriculture takes organic farming one step further. It’s a great way to conserve water, preserve topsoil, promote animal husbandry and welfare, and produce nutrient-dense food. One formally conventional farmer is saving millions of dollars each year by moving out of toxic chemicals and fertilizers, and into working with nature to solve the challenges of cultivation. You can learn more about Kiss the Ground and regenerative agriculture in Brianna Brown’s interview with farmer Gabe Brown, the star of the Common Ground film. (Click to access.)
https://kisstheground.com/
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The Edible Schoolyard Project 
Decades ago, Alice Waters installed a student garden in a public middle school in Berkeley, California. That led to developing the necessary school curriculum to support hands-on, outdoor learning by students. When I toured the school a few years ago, a 12-year-old student farmer led me around. I asked her what her favorite thing to cook and eat was, to which she responded, “kale pesto.“ Imagine my surprise! What middle schooler would say kale pesto instead of French fries?
 
If you are interested in student gardens at your own child’s school, this is a great resource. And if you want to promote healthier food at schools, this is a great movement to donate to.
https://edibleschoolyard.org/
 
Wildlife Direct 
If protecting iconic animals such as elephants, giraffes, and rhinos are important to you, then consider supporting the vital work of Wildlife Direct. This is a continuation of Dr. Richard Leakey’s important work in Africa. Dr. Paula Kahumbu is the current CEO. Their work includes animal sanctuaries, education of locals, and immersion camps for children to learn how to understand, support and conserve the environment and the iconic animals that are native to the great country of Africa. Wildlife Direct also partners with major media organizations to raise awareness around the world. Be sure to check out Nat Geo’s Secrets of the Elephants.
https://wildlifedirect.org/

H.M. Queen Diambi 
H.M. Queen Diambi is active in supporting her people in the Democratic Republic of Congo and, also in promoting sustainability solutions (which are vital to her people, who suffer from climate change, water scarcity and plastic pollution).

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As you can see from the above picture of H.M. Queen Diambi at the 2024 Daytime Emmys, where a docu drama she was featured in won 4 awards, her dresses are gorgeous. They are also made by local DRC artisans from only natural fiber materials. Whether you wish to help Queen Diambi expand her clothing line, or install wells and schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo, consider donating to Queen Diambi’s Elikia Hope foundation. 
https://www.theelikiahopefoundation.org/
https://www.queendiambi.com/

Pachamama Alliance
Pachamama Alliance began out of a partnership with the Achuar people of the Ecuadorian Amazon to support their work to keep their land and culture intact. They offer courses and retreats that are designed to shift the global north from consumption, exploitation, and extraction to one that honors and sustains all life. If you care about protecting the rainforests, then donating to the natives who are living in the Amazon and protecting nature on behalf of all of us is a great use of funds.
https://pachamama.org/
 
 
EARTHDAY.org 
EARTHDAY.org leaders created Earth Day on April 22, 1970. They are the largest environmental organization in the world, and have been mobilizing over 1 billion people annually on Earth Day and every other day to protect the planet. This organization is a continuous source of information, inspiration and community action in the halls of Congress, on Main Street and on their social media platforms.
https://www.earthday.org/
 
The Dillon Henry Foundation
This is a foundation that is near and dear to my heart. Dillon Henry was my son‘s best friend, and my son is on the board. One of the most important things that the foundation is doing is the Peace School that they built in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition to educating the locals, they also build wells to provide water.
https://dillonslist.org/
 
 
Bottom Line 
The holiday season is when our heart grows three times its normal size. Whatever your passion is concentrate your efforts on one project that you believe is doing the most to help the situation. When we combine our time and talent with our money, we increase the value of the contribution by three times.
 

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