Charities vs Nonprofit
I used to say that the power of change lies in non-profit organizations. But now I think that needs some modification: The power of change lies in selfless acts. There’s a distinction between the term “charities” and “non-profits” even though here in the U.S, we use the two interchangeably. From Wikipedia: A nonprofit organization (abbreviated as NPO, also known as a not-for-profit organization) is an organization... Read More
LATISMTOYDRIVE – One Heck Of A Success
“Part of LATISM’s long-term vision is to give back. The fact that our first Toy Drive and Fundraiser is aimed to benefit both children in Latin America and at home is yet another innovative example of how LATISM is using new media to benefit our community at large,” said Louis Pagan, Co-founder of LATISM. For the second part of LATISM’s 3 Kings Day event, the networked reached 109% of a $1,000 goal. LATISM pulled together through it’s... Read More
3 Kings Day Charity Event
Subtitle: Giving Back In an error of Change, where people are once again thinking globally, here’s your chance to give back, now and always – once you start to care, you will never stop caring. I truly believe that the world will change with the power of non-profit organizations, and humanitarianism. So, If you’re a blogger, Latino/a (Hispanic/Xicano/Cuban/Boriqua/Taino…human and care about children), then post this widget... Read More
All About LATISM And Being Latino Toy Drive & Fund
Another huge project I am working on: Latinos in Social Media and Being Latino presents: Our 1ST ANNUAL THREE-KINGS DAY ONLINE TOY DRIVE & FUNDRAISER to benefit The Children’s Aid Society’s Latino Outreach Initiative [http://www.childrensaidsociety.org] and the United Nations Children’s Fund [UNICEF] [UNICEF: http://www.unicef.org/] January 6th, the traditional day for gift-giving in Latin American tradition, to bring joy to disadvantaged... Read More
Last Minute Gifts
Here are some great places to buy bilingual and educational toys for the children: These companies are amazing for their well thought out toys. Disclaimer: I have boxes full of these toys here at home for an upcoming toydrive (more on that later), that they are participating in. I opened up the boxes to see what was inside and was amazed at the educational value of these products. AKPC_IDS += "1009,";Popularity: 6% [?] Read More
