Heart | - Part 5

Chipin- To Help A Family Who Has Lost Their Home In A Fire

This is their home, and you can read more and see more by visiting : http://www.uvfr.org/fullstory.php?106324 Imagine, being a mother with a family and your home catches fire and burns down, and you lose everything! Physically, You are all okay, but mentally, your hurting inside. Where will you get clothing, food, toys, appliances, furniture, and all of the things you had before the fire. A local family (local to me) in East McKeesport, PA last week suffered such a loss. The 2 children, who...

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Clorox Gift Pack Winner #ChfClorox

Congrats to @plb8156 You are my Clorox gift pack winner !!! Just from Tweeting about #chfclorox ’s wonderful program you won! Please email me within 48 hours at plussizemommy@gmail.com to claim your prize. I will need your name, address, and phone # for shipping. Thank you for everyone for helping spread the news on this GREAT program! The Plus Size Mommy *Clorox is sending out this gift pack at no charge to...

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BBC Earth Series “Planet Earth” is Now Available on iTunes – Free Download!

If you’re not already familiar – Planet Earth is an 11-part series presenting theepic story of life on Earth. Four years in production, over 2000 days in the field, using 71 cameramen filming across 204 locations in 62 countries, this is the ultimate portrait of our planet. A definite educational must-see for the kids as you gear up for your Earth Day adventure! In celebration of Earth Day’s historic anniversary (4/22), BBC Earth will be offering Planet Earth’s first...

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Philanthropy Realtor’s Consumer Tips

10 Tips for Donating to Charity without Spending a Dime Most people think that the only way to contribute to your community is by giving money to a charity but most people are not aware that your contribution can go beyond a direct donation. Philanthropy Realtors is one of many organizations that will donate money in your name. Listed below are some friendly tips that help consumers give to charity. Give an old cell phone back Americans replace their cell phone once every 2 years. By...

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Members Project® from American Express & Take Part.com*

TakePart.com is an independent online community that connects its members directly to the issues that inspire them to engage, contribute and take action. Through Members Project, American Express is providing funding to charities, focusing on five different areas of expertise - Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education, Environment & Wildlife and Health & Wellness. Every three months, five new charities will receive funding from American Express, but they need your help...

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Connecting Kids to Care With the Help of Clorox, and WIN!* #CHFClorox

Remember when the Bookmobile was around back in the day? I do. I remember it coming to my elementary school. I remember how excited all the kids were on bookmobile day. I remember the big blue bookmobile pulling up and load after load of classrooms in grades 1-5 would all get a turn to go on and choose a new weekly book to read. The concept of the bookmobile was simple, yet so meaningful to us kids. A library on wheels. Reaching ever child every where to get the books to them so they could...

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Mail Your Consensus Form With Your Tax Form – TONIGHT #2010Census

The final day for people to mail in their completed Census form is tomorrow, Friday the 16th. What happens if they do not remember to send it in? It ends up costing the tax-payers more money to complete the Census process. For every 1 percent increase in the national participation rate by mail, the Census Bureau saves taxpayers $85 million by not having to send census takers door to door to households that failed to return the census form. If every household mailed back its 2010 Census...

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“Babies” – Documentary Film – Mother’s Day Week-end*

“Babies is a Documentary Film coming out on Mother’s Day week-end (May 7th) . This film is by the same producer as “March of the Penguins” ! I watched the trailer and the babies are sooooooo adorable. It is going to be wonderful watching how 4 babies across the World go through their 1st year of life. It is true, their lives are very much different but their basic needs and development are very much the same, as you can tell just by watching this trailer. I cannot...

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Oceana’s Second Annual Ocean Hero Contest

Announcing Oceana’s second annual Ocean Hero contest. The contest was so popular in its inaugural year, we brought it back to highlight and honor individuals who have gone above and beyond to help the ocean. This year,for the first time, Oceana has added a “Junior Ocean Heroes Award” for nominees under 18 years of age. Some quick facts about this year’s program: Nominations can be made at Oceana.org/heroes Nominees of all age are welcome and a Junior category has been added those...

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Hershey’s Better Basket Blog Hop For Children’s Miracle Network

Hershey’s has partnered with Children’s Miracle Network and this Easter Hershey’s will donate up to $5000 to CMN through the Better Basket Blog Hop campaign. It’s so easy to participate and will only take a few minutes of your time. Hershey’s will donate $10 per post up to 500 posts. When we are all done that will be $5000 raised forChildren’s Miracle Network! Here’s all you need to do: Send this virtural Easter basket to as many bloggers as you choose and ask them...

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