Comments on: The Afrobella Giveaway – Cantu and Charity http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/ ~ all shades of beautiful Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:50:37 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: The Winners of the Cantu and Charity Giveaway are… | afrobella http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/comment-page-2/#comment-180477 The Winners of the Cantu and Charity Giveaway are… | afrobella Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:46:29 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/#comment-180477 [...] hosted some truly remarkable giveaways this year, but the Cantu giveaway might be the best one [...] [...] hosted some truly remarkable giveaways this year, but the Cantu giveaway might be the best one [...]

]]> By: loretta http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/comment-page-2/#comment-180448 loretta Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:00:06 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/#comment-180448 I have done this in the past and this holiday. I signed up to volunter at the salvation Army. I have cooked meals and served food for the homeless men, women and children.It is a blessing for me because I was once homeless and someone helped me. I have done this in the past and this holiday. I signed up to volunter at the salvation Army. I have cooked meals and served food for the homeless men, women and children.It is a blessing for me because I was once homeless and someone helped me.

]]> By: akapluto http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/comment-page-2/#comment-180444 akapluto Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:47:11 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/#comment-180444 i dont charity... unless its in direct reciprocation of charity done for me. but... i do rescue loose pennies off the sidewalk and put them into my piggy bank (: i dont charity… unless its in direct reciprocation of charity done for me. but… i do rescue loose pennies off the sidewalk and put them into my piggy bank

(:

]]> By: NaturalGloLady http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/comment-page-2/#comment-180438 NaturalGloLady Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:22:28 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/#comment-180438 Bella, I hope I'm not too late to share my activities of love and kindness. But here goes.. Most recently, a woman approached me at one of my favorite stores. She asked me to tell her where the gift wrap tissue paper was located to put into her gift basket creation. I had just put back on the shelf a pack of white tissue and traded it for the colored tissue paper. I thought maybe I could go back show her, pick up that pack and give it to her. Well, it was gone! So I reached into my cart and gave her the last pack to be found in the store. At first she resisted and did'nt want to take my find, but I insisted. She then said, Thank you so much! How nice of you, may I give you a hug? Merry Chrismas. She added. I reassured her that it would be fine, I'll just use shredded colorful paper for my gift creation. I felt overjoyed I could help her in her search. As far as charity I gave food, at the elementary school where I work, the students, teachers and staff collected 1,300 canned goods to donated to the Food Bank and American Legion. Canned goods and non-perishable items were overflowing from boxes throughout our school! The kids were elated that them could make such a difference. We also donated Pennies for Pets towards the local Animal Shelter.Its been a great week. Bella, I hope I’m not too late to share my activities of love and kindness. But here goes..
Most recently, a woman approached me at one of my favorite stores. She asked me to tell her where the gift wrap tissue paper was located to put into her gift basket creation. I had just put back on the shelf a pack of white tissue and traded it for the colored tissue paper. I thought maybe I could go back show her, pick up that pack and give it to her. Well, it was gone! So I reached into my cart and gave her the last pack to be found in the store. At first she resisted and did’nt want to take my find, but I insisted. She then said, Thank you so much! How nice of you, may I give you a hug? Merry Chrismas. She added.
I reassured her that it would be fine, I’ll just use shredded colorful paper for my gift creation. I felt overjoyed I could help her in her search. As far as charity I gave food, at the elementary school where I work, the students, teachers and staff collected 1,300 canned goods to donated to the Food Bank and American Legion. Canned goods and non-perishable items were overflowing from boxes throughout our school! The kids were elated that them could make such a difference. We also donated Pennies for Pets towards the local Animal Shelter.Its been a great week.

]]> By: Larnies http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/comment-page-2/#comment-180370 Larnies Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:28:27 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/#comment-180370 Hi Afrobella! Two good friends of mine and I recently raised a little under $1,000 to throw a Holiday Christmas party for the children of a small community known as Coco Solo in Panama. With the money raised, we purchased the children shoes, toys, and holiday treats. Coco Solo is a former US Naval Air Base where Sen. John McCain was born. Today, some 200 families who were displaced after the 1989 US invasion of Panama live in the very same buildings built by the US Navy last century. They do not have running water, proper sewage, or trash removal. My friends and I have been traveling to Coco Solo weekly to conduct interviews and photograph residents. I'd like to write an article to bring attention and resources to the impoverished community. As I know you are a journalist Afrobella, any help or contacts you could provide me with would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! Hi Afrobella!

Two good friends of mine and I recently raised a little under $1,000 to throw a Holiday Christmas party for the children of a small community known as Coco Solo in Panama. With the money raised, we purchased the children shoes, toys, and holiday treats.

Coco Solo is a former US Naval Air Base where Sen. John McCain was born. Today, some 200 families who were displaced after the 1989 US invasion of Panama live in the very same buildings built by the US Navy last century. They do not have running water, proper sewage, or trash removal.

My friends and I have been traveling to Coco Solo weekly to conduct interviews and photograph residents. I’d like to write an article to bring attention and resources to the impoverished community.

As I know you are a journalist Afrobella, any help or contacts you could provide me with would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

]]> By: 139th http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/comment-page-2/#comment-180256 139th Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:52:02 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/#comment-180256 In my community, there are many young fathers / single fathers. Since the age of 16 (I'm 20 now), every year I and a couple other people, have access to the local rec center. We cook, donate presents and money, decorate, in order for these kids and their fathers to have a good Christmas. It's really nice to see that these young men, on their own, are taking care of their children. And to see them and their kids face light up when they see how we set up the rec center, and all the presents and music, really makes me smile. In my community, there are many young fathers / single fathers. Since the age of 16 (I’m 20 now), every year I and a couple other people, have access to the local rec center. We cook, donate presents and money, decorate, in order for these kids and their fathers to have a good Christmas. It’s really nice to see that these young men, on their own, are taking care of their children. And to see them and their kids face light up when they see how we set up the rec center, and all the presents and music, really makes me smile.

]]> By: Spinster http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/comment-page-1/#comment-180224 Spinster Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:11:43 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/#comment-180224 I gave about 7 bags of clothing and household goods to a veterans' assistance program. I have even more to give to them. Much of it was in excellent or good condition. I don't believe in giving others things that are in bad condition when I know I wouldn't use them myself. I gave about 7 bags of clothing and household goods to a veterans’ assistance program. I have even more to give to them. Much of it was in excellent or good condition. I don’t believe in giving others things that are in bad condition when I know I wouldn’t use them myself.

]]> By: Obcydian http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/comment-page-1/#comment-180194 Obcydian Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:11:39 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/#comment-180194 Everyone has given some really good suggestions so far. I will definitely add some of these activities in the new year, so thanks! My turn now... I've volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House for the past two years, and I love it. RMH is a place where a lot of low-income parents and other family members temporarily live while their ill children are in a nearby hospital. Many of their relatives are ill to the point where they need to be transported to a specialized children's hospital, usually outside of their city. At least once a month, I gather up some friends, and we spend a Saturday afternoon planning,cooking, and serving a dinner for the families living there. Whether it is a simple taco or spaghetti night we plan, or an elegant Thanksgiving dinner, it's great to do something that lets families spend more time with their sick relatives. Most of the parents and kids are away from the rest of their family, and overcome with stress and anxiety, especially during the holidays. It's amazing how something as simple as spending a half-day cooking a meal for them can really lift their spirits. Everyone has given some really good suggestions so far. I will definitely add some of these activities in the new year, so thanks! My turn now…

I’ve volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House for the past two years, and I love it.

RMH is a place where a lot of low-income parents and other family members temporarily live while their ill children are in a nearby hospital. Many of their relatives are ill to the point where they need to be transported to a specialized children’s hospital, usually outside of their city.

At least once a month, I gather up some friends, and we spend a Saturday afternoon planning,cooking, and serving a dinner for the families living there. Whether it is a simple taco or spaghetti night we plan, or an elegant Thanksgiving dinner, it’s great to do something that lets families spend more time with their sick relatives.

Most of the parents and kids are away from the rest of their family, and overcome with stress and anxiety, especially during the holidays. It’s amazing how something as simple as spending a half-day cooking a meal for them can really lift their spirits.

]]> By: charitymojo http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/comment-page-1/#comment-180122 charitymojo Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:23:49 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/#comment-180122 I decided to buy gifts for friends and family that benefit good causes and charities, so I trolled the web searching for gift ideas and charity auctions. I did it! about 90% of the gifts I bought benefited animal causes, water conservation, fair trade, world hunger. I feel great! I also started a blog for other looking for gift ideas that benefit good causes- http://charitymojo.com I decided to buy gifts for friends and family that benefit good causes and charities, so I trolled the web searching for gift ideas and charity auctions. I did it! about 90% of the gifts I bought benefited animal causes, water conservation, fair trade, world hunger. I feel great!

I also started a blog for other looking for gift ideas that benefit good causes- http://charitymojo.com

]]> By: zetwalnoire http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/comment-page-1/#comment-180031 zetwalnoire Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:17:03 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/18/the-afrobella-giveaway-cantu-and-charity/#comment-180031 peace and blessings all: i am collecting baby clothes and baby necessities like cloth diapers and bottles to send to hurricane victims in Haiti and the Cayman Islands. and with thousands of others i will be meditating/praying for world peace on New Year's Eve. happy Kwanzaa! peace and blessings all:

i am collecting baby clothes and baby necessities like cloth diapers and bottles to send to hurricane victims in Haiti and the Cayman Islands.

and with thousands of others i will be meditating/praying for world peace on New Year’s Eve.

happy Kwanzaa!

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