Holiday Charity Drive - Where should the money go?

Paul G · 10-18-2003, 02:37 PM

We will be starting our annual charity fundraising drive in November. Last year we donated the money to the American Indian College Fund.

Where should the money go this year?

I need to hear your suggestions soon so we can begin the drive in November.

Thanks

Paul G · 10-20-2003, 01:49 PM

Any ideas??

Fat Albert · 10-20-2003, 05:58 PM

I like the ideas from the other post:
Elders
Single Mothers
students
"parents out there that maybe can't afford to make outfits for their children and would benefit greatly from a contibution of outfit making materials. "

I would lean to the elders myself. But I wonder how to choose? There are a lot of elders, orphans, etc....

**tradish_wiyan** · 10-20-2003, 06:01 PM

How about an organization like the Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, etc...something like that would benefit.

sweetkwe69 · 10-23-2003, 12:09 AM

Maybe something for single parents in college that are in need of daycare. Or something for the elders hmm

DeusExMachina · 10-23-2003, 03:22 AM

I'd say making sure the elders have warm clothes, food and utilities for the winter, and that the kids have warm clothes and food and mebbe an x-mas present or two.

Singing Eagle · 10-23-2003, 02:56 PM

My suggestion is to give the funds to an Aboriginal organization that is working on language development and retention.

Ojidanowe · 10-23-2003, 04:08 PM

Every contribution sent to the NDN-AIM Emergency Fund is sent to help people
in emergency needs on Indian Reservations, particularly heat in winter in the
form of propane, electric and/or wood. In the summers, fans and/or
air-conditioners.( We have found that fans are easier on the electric bills during the
summer)

Requests come in from people on the Reservations through word of mouth to
help those in dire need.

The funds have been given for heating, cooling and other emergencies and the
money orders, checks, etc. that have been sent have gone to the heating and
cooling Companies for those in need. These transactions are verified both by the
Companies as well as the individuals to whom the fuel and help was
distributed.

All transactions are listed, kept and filed and thank-you notes are sent. To
those who donate $10.00, a thank you note along with a bumpersticker is sent
which reads:
NDN-AIM@yahoogroups.com
Making a Difference in Indian Country
These donations are ' NOT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE'. Records are kept of all
transactions...including banking statement and online NDN-AIM statements, the latter of
which are and will be posted twice a month. The names of the people to whom
the donations were given are not posted on List for their privacy and security
but names are kept on file with the secretary: similarly names of people who
donate are not posted onlist .

The Emergency Fund is divided into three parts:

The Regular fund which goes for emergencies which can also be used for fuel
help.
The Fuel fund is strictly used for fuel: propane, electric, wood
(donations intended strictly for the fuel fund are marked as such on check,
money order and/or note)
The fund for the Defenders of the Black Hills provides help for the many
projects which the Defenders are involved with....The Black Hills, Bear Butte,
Grasslands, other Sacred Sites, , etc.

No money is taken out of the Fund for office expenses ( paper,
bumperstickers) or salary...these expenses are donated by the secretary. There is also a CPA
and an Attorney who advise and are kept advised of the fund and these
expenses are also donated.

SUPPLIES FOR EDUCATIONS:
NDN-AIM List is also collecting labels for education and any labels sent
to the postal box for NDN-AIM will be sent to Indian Schools which are
participants in the ' Labels for Education' which Campbell soups and other companies
have offered. Labels have and will be continued to be sent to the Indian
Schools in the Country. The information received and sent are on file.

WolfTears · 10-23-2003, 04:47 PM

Elders thats my vote

Mato Winyan · 10-23-2003, 05:26 PM

I vote for the poorest rez in the states.... everyone is in need... elders on down. I know several people that are involved with organizations and would make sure the money goes to the right places.. Sad to say all organazitions out there cannot be trusted. :(

Paul G · 10-24-2003, 08:29 AM

We need to start coming to a consensus. Remember we aren't talking about thousands of $$$. Last year we raised about $300.

Peacekeeper83 · 10-26-2003, 03:54 PM

find a group that provides coats and shoes for children of low income families...there was a time in my life that one of those groups helped my kids with some clothes..you hate asking for help...but it makes a difference..

10-18-2003, 02:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
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10-20-2003, 01:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
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10-20-2003, 06:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
tradish_wiyan plains n8tv Join Date: May 2003 Location: northern plains Posts: 1,093	How about an organization like the Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, etc...something like that would benefit. __________________ yeah, yeah, yeah... ...never underestimate the power of stupid people in groups... If quizzes are "quizical"...What are tests?

10-23-2003, 03:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
DeusExMachina Divine Scientific Genius Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In yr house, clogging yr toiletz Posts: 805	I'd say making sure the elders have warm clothes, food and utilities for the winter, and that the kids have warm clothes and food and mebbe an x-mas present or two. __________________ Mad Scientists Union Local 42 Evil Geniuses For a Better Tomorrow The secret of my succes is 30% natural talent, 10% inspiration, and the remaining 60% is just the fact that I am nucking futs.

10-23-2003, 04:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ojidanowe Lost in NY Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Western NY Posts: 67	Every contribution sent to the NDN-AIM Emergency Fund is sent to help people in emergency needs on Indian Reservations, particularly heat in winter in the form of propane, electric and/or wood. In the summers, fans and/or air-conditioners.( We have found that fans are easier on the electric bills during the summer) Requests come in from people on the Reservations through word of mouth to help those in dire need. The funds have been given for heating, cooling and other emergencies and the money orders, checks, etc. that have been sent have gone to the heating and cooling Companies for those in need. These transactions are verified both by the Companies as well as the individuals to whom the fuel and help was distributed. All transactions are listed, kept and filed and thank-you notes are sent. To those who donate $10.00, a thank you note along with a bumpersticker is sent which reads: NDN-AIM@yahoogroups.com Making a Difference in Indian Country These donations are ' NOT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE'. Records are kept of all transactions...including banking statement and online NDN-AIM statements, the latter of which are and will be posted twice a month. The names of the people to whom the donations were given are not posted on List for their privacy and security but names are kept on file with the secretary: similarly names of people who donate are not posted onlist . The Emergency Fund is divided into three parts: The Regular fund which goes for emergencies which can also be used for fuel help. The Fuel fund is strictly used for fuel: propane, electric, wood (donations intended strictly for the fuel fund are marked as such on check, money order and/or note) The fund for the Defenders of the Black Hills provides help for the many projects which the Defenders are involved with....The Black Hills, Bear Butte, Grasslands, other Sacred Sites, , etc. No money is taken out of the Fund for office expenses ( paper, bumperstickers) or salary...these expenses are donated by the secretary. There is also a CPA and an Attorney who advise and are kept advised of the fund and these expenses are also donated. SUPPLIES FOR EDUCATIONS: NDN-AIM List is also collecting labels for education and any labels sent to the postal box for NDN-AIM will be sent to Indian Schools which are participants in the ' Labels for Education' which Campbell soups and other companies have offered. Labels have and will be continued to be sent to the Indian Schools in the Country. The information received and sent are on file. __________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel because, those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind!" Dr. Suess."

10-20-2003, 05:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fat Albert Eater of all frybread!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 281	I like the ideas from the other post: Elders Single Mothers students "parents out there that maybe can't afford to make outfits for their children and would benefit greatly from a contibution of outfit making materials. " I would lean to the elders myself. But I wonder how to choose? There are a lot of elders, orphans, etc....

10-23-2003, 12:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
sweetkwe69 Mille Lacs Ojibwe Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 512	Maybe something for single parents in college that are in need of daycare. Or something for the elders hmm

10-23-2003, 02:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Singing Eagle An URBAN NDN Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 2,439	My suggestion is to give the funds to an Aboriginal organization that is working on language development and retention.

10-23-2003, 04:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
WolfTears StrongWillowsSister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nashville Tenn Posts: 804	Elders thats my vote __________________ Better known an loved as Men~Nie Turtles ! Life is what you make it. Becareful what you give . You just might get it back!

10-23-2003, 05:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mato Winyan Dancing makes you smile Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,477 Blog Entries: 4	I vote for the poorest rez in the states.... everyone is in need... elders on down. I know several people that are involved with organizations and would make sure the money goes to the right places.. Sad to say all organazitions out there cannot be trusted. :( __________________ "We see it as a desecration not only of a mountain but of our way of life. This is a genocidal issue to us. If they kill this mountain, they kill our way of life." ~Debra White Plume

10-24-2003, 08:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
Paul G Webmaster Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 12,947 Blog Entries: 1	We need to start coming to a consensus. Remember we aren't talking about thousands of $$$. Last year we raised about $300. __________________ New to the site--Introduce Yourself Need Help--FAQ--Search Feedback--Post your suggestions MyTribalSpace.com \| NativeGatherings.com \| PowWows.com Podcast \| Indigitunes.com NativeSeek.com \| Pow Wow TV \| Pow Wow Radio \| NativeMusicSource.com Radio \| NDN411.com \| eSnag Online Dating Pow Wow TV - Find out how you could win a 42" Plasma TV!

10-26-2003, 03:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
Peacekeeper83 a Peace of......... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: just where the southern plains end...and the hill country begin... Posts: 1,081	find a group that provides coats and shoes for children of low income families...there was a time in my life that one of those groups helped my kids with some clothes..you hate asking for help...but it makes a difference.. __________________ We spend a lifetime worrying about if we make a difference....Marines don't have that problem.