Grant money (provided by the Gates Foundation) will fund TechnoServes efforts to train the farmers to increase production of various fruits which Coca-Cola has agreed to purchase from them in order to produce a variety of fruit juices. The hope is that this model will be able to be replicated to help farmers in other regions as well.
This may look like the men’s suit section in your average department store, but the clothes in this photo (via NY Times) are actually free. These suits are just a portion of the nearly $10 million dollars worth of brand new clothes that numerous manufacturers and retailers donate each year to the NYC Clothing Bank.
All the donated items are distributed to numerous nonprofits who work with homeless and low-income citizens across all 5 boroughs. The bank has made a commitment to handing out only unused clothes believing that having something brand new helps raise self-esteem helping adults find jobs and helping kids achieve better in school.
As low as many of us may think our salaries are, the reality is that over 1.4 billion people live on less than $1.25 a day. That’s low. The good news is, a new organization called One Day’s Wages is working to change that statistic by encouraging donors to contribute “one day’s wages” to programs that help people around the world lift themselves out of extreme poverty.
All you do is go on the site and calculate your one day’s wage and then choose a partner organization to direct your funds toward. $20 can provide 1 person with clean water for a year, $45 can cover an annual school tuition, and $100 can give a woman a sewing machine and the job training to increase her income. To find out more about ODW, check out the site and see how even your “little” salary can help make a big difference.
Today and tomorrow (Dec 8th & 9th), Papa John’s Pizza will be contributing 100% of all profits from their 42 Puget Sound area locations to the families of the four fallen Lakewood Police officers.
This is a great way to show your support for those who protect and serve us and help the families who lost their loved ones. Orders can be made in person, by phone, or online, so even if you don’t live in the area you could order one online and send it to some friends or have it donated to a homeless shelter. Thanks Papa Johns, for this generous opportunity!
If you’ve been out shopping yet this year, you may have noticed that some of the Salvation Army’s famous red kettles have received an upgrade. That’s right, kettles in many areas are now equipped to accept credit and debit cards making donating to their cause even easier.
And, just incase you never really took the time to find out what the money in those kettles goes to here is a link to the Salvation Army site where you can read all about the many ways they are helping locally and globally.
More than 500 workers in 6 different developing countries have dramatically increased their income in the last year thanks to the efforts of Samasource. The San Francisco-based nonprofit matches companies in need of computer-based help with a work-force of displaced and disadvantaged individuals.
In addition to creating jobs, Samasource provides their work-force with free training that not only helps them complete their necessary tasks, but empowers them to use technology to create better opportunities for themselves in the future. Find out how your company can “Give Work” through Samasource here.
There are tons of little cafes in New Orleans’ Central City area, and while they all have different menus, its more than the food that sets Cafe Reconcile apart. Since 2000, Cafe Reconcile has operated not only as a restaurant, but a youth workforce development program as well; providing culinary/hospitality jobs and life skills training to at-risk young people between the ages of 16 and 24.
Since Hurricane Katrina Reconcile has also added a construction training program which teaches young people construction skills while rebuilding homes for citizen’s who lost theirs during the storm. Find out more about Cafe Reconcile and how you can get involved here.
South Africa’s Khaya Cookie Company has made a name for itself with its uniquely flavored gourmet treats featuring locally sourced ingredients. But what’s even sweeter is the way they “treat” their employees.
Khaya provides much-needed jobs for over 500 workers that come from some of the nations poorest townships; but that’s just the beginning. On top of the baking skills they learn while working, the company also offers free Life Skills training in areas like personal finance, business management, first-aid, and health and nutrition. In addition Khaya also encourages employees to pursue higher education through scholarships and flexible schedules.
Whether its help with vehicle repair and maintenance, licensing, or monthly payments, Wheels Of Success is making sure nobody in Tampa, FL misses out on a job opportunity due to lack of transportation. In fact, in the last few years, they’ve even given away over 200 cars to working class residents to help them get new jobs or keep the ones they already have.
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