Kiva: Give the Gift of Giving
Posted by Seeing Change in Social Change on December 4, 2009
As we start the season of giving, what could be better than to help someone else give a gift. Kiva is a gateway that gives the ability for a person to provide micro-loans to small buisiness owners around the world. If a farmer needs a loan of $300 to upgrade their buisiness, you can give a loan of as little as $25, and help them reach their goal. Now we… Continue reading
Giving up the Front Seat of the Bus
Posted by Seeing Change in Social Change on December 3, 2009
I have been noticing a change in the attitude of bus riders in Edmonton over the last year. A very positive change. In the last year I have noticed in increase in the act of giving up a front seat of the bus to someone of greater need. Not only do more people stand up, but they also are more proactive about it. More riders are getting up before the… Continue reading
Second Cup Selling Pounds For MS
Posted by Seeing Change in Social Change on December 2, 2009
Now for something very local. The Second Cup coffee shop next to where I work is running a promotion this week. For each pound of coffee sold they will donate 10% of the sales to the Multiple Sclerosis Society Alberta Division. This is not a corporate directive, but a group of employees looking to do something good. So here is my opportunity to promote their cause. If you have a… Continue reading
Food Banks on the Web
Posted by Seeing Change in Social Change on December 1, 2009
Food can be taken for granted, we just walk over to the fridge and whip up a meal. That is untill we can not afford to fill that fridge. Many Food Banks are using Twitter to share their successes and needs to the community Continue reading
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