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Viewing Stumped for a Great Mother's Day Gift? Read this Article!Stumped for a Great Mother's Day Gift? Read this Article!
By Kathy Steinemann
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Are you really stumped for Mother's Day? Maybe a bed and breakfast weekend isn't right for your Mom this year. This article contains a unique Mother's Day gift idea that may be the perfect choice for you. Are you really stumped for Mother's Day? Maybe a bed and breakfast weekend is not right for your Mom this year. This article contains a unique Mother's Day gift idea that may be the perfect choice for you. Does your Mom volunteer for charity events? Does she well up with tears when she sees commercials for children's organizations or animal rights associations? Consider donating in her name to a group like Save the Children, Child Find, or PETA. A one-time donation can be made online or over the phone. If you leave it until the last minute, you can pick out a beautiful Mother's Day card and include a note to let her know about the donation. Make a few printouts from the association's website - perhaps an 'about us' page and information about their programs (with photos, of course) The following is a list (in random order) of organizations with contact information. They all have websites with contact forms. Most have branches in several countries. Christian Children's Fund (CCF) 2821 Emerywood Parkway Richmond VA 23294 Telephone 1-804-756-2700 or 1-800-776-6767 CHRISTIANCHILDRENSFUND.ORG You can make a one-time donation or sponsor a child. Do not choose the 'sponsor a child' option unless you plan to make the monthly payments yourself. Otherwise, discuss it in advance with Mom, to see if she is willing to do so. Plan International Headquarters (formerly Foster Parents Plan) Chobham House, Christchurch Way Woking, Surrey GU21 6JG, UK Telephone 44-1483-755-155 Fax 44-1483-756-505 PLAN-INTERNATIONAL.ORG Plan works worldwide to achieve lasting improvements for children living in poverty in developing countries. Save the Children 54 Wilton Road Westport, CT 06880 Telephone 1-203-221-4030 Toll Free 1-800-SAVETHECHILDREN (1-800-728-3843) SAVETHECHILDREN.ORG Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of needy children. The Leprosy Mission International 80 Windmill Road, Brentford Middlesex, TW8 0QH, UK Telephone 44-(0)20-83266767 Fax 44-(0)20-83266777 LEPROSYMISSION.ORG The Leprosy Mission International is an international non-denominational Christian organization, with over 130 years of experience in leprosy work. Child Find of America, Inc. P.O. Box 277 New Paltz, NY 12561-0277 Telephone 1-845-691-4666 Fax 1-845-691-7766 CHILDFINDOFAMERICA.ORG Child Find offers America's families several free programs: investigation and location assistance, kidnapping prevention, referral and support services, and mediation for parental abduction cases. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Charles B. Wang International Children's Building 699 Prince Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3175 Telephone 1-703-274-3900 Fax 1-703-274-2200 24-hour hotline 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) MISSINGKIDS.COM Make a donation and/or register for Amber Alerts via cell phone text messaging. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) P.O. Box 0965 Wilton, NH 03086-9905 Telephone 1-866-494-7722 SPCA.COM The mission of SPCA International is to raise the awareness of the abuse of animals to a global level, to eradicate the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable companion animals, and to mount efforts to enhance animal welfare throughout the world. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) 501 Front St. Norfolk, VA 23510 Telephone 1-757-622-7382 PETA.ORG PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer most intensely for the longest periods: on factory farms, in laboratories, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment industry. They also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of beavers, birds and other 'pests,' as well as the abuse of backyard dogs. This list is just the tip of the iceberg. If you do not find the perfect charity above, use your favorite search engine to locate just the right match for your Mom. (c) Copyright Kathy Steinemann: This article is free to publish only if this copyright notice, the byline, and the author's note below (with active links) are included. About the Author: Kathy is a webmaster and author who writes articles for several websites, including 111 Travel Directory, 1000 Tips for Trips, and 1st Rate Articles - in addition to several other sites. Article Source: 1st Rate Articles - http://1stRateArticles.com |
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