Tag: donate
Waiting For the Call That Could Save His Life
Kenneth Branch used to play basketball everyday. It was his favorite activity, along with road tripping with friends. These days, instead of hitting the court or the road, Kenneth spends […]
Eat, Drink, Shop and Support Disaster Relief
Leave it to Portlanders to find creative ways to support disaster relief! – The PDX Neat Sheet has posted an ongoing list of local boutiques donating a portion of their […]
Blood And Ink
What’s more valuable — life-saving blood…or printer ink? Well, according to the fine folks at Geekologie and consumerist, it’s the ink. In fact, according to this chart, you’d be better […]
What’s Your Resolution?
As 2009 comes to a close, I thought I’d take a moment to ask about New Year’s resolutions. Will you resolve to make your tax-deductible, year-end gift BEFORE Dec. 31 […]
You Can Ring My Bell
Now’s the time of the year when non-profits have volunteers out ringing bells and collecting change. Here in Portland, that’s not our style…but in the Netherlands, well, they make collecting […]
A Non-Christmasy Holiday Card
I’ll admit it — I am generally not filled with holiday spirit. Yes, I’m the curmudgeon who snaps back with “Happy Holidays.” to your “Merry Christmas!” The one who gripes […]
Pop Tops With A Purpose!
When a donor dropped off 3,000+ soda pop tops, we weren’t sure what to do. Recycle for a little cash? Or make something truly unique? A little thinking outside the […]
Celebrate Typhoon! Tuesday
If you happen to live in the Portland area, this is just a quick reminder that today is Typhoon! Tuesday. And if you don’t remember what that means, it means […]
Simply Powerful
In the Philappines, floodwaters had still not receded a week after two devastating typhoons. This ad from BBDO Guerrero Proximity Manila reminded people that help was still needed. Would a […]
Getting Prepared For A Great Meal
Stop, Drop and (Salad) Rolls. Preparedness Pineapple Fried Rice. CPR Calamari. Molten Volcano Chocolate Cake. Clever names for items that 1. sound delicious and 2. benefit the Red Cross. That’s […]