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Giving Tuesday

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Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday can Stump Trump…

By Cate Rees-Hessel & Wes Hessel

 

Here are a list of Giving Tuesday ideas to support politically progressive, anti-Trump organizations. They have our support – please consider helping their tireless efforts. We must support the arts, theater, dance, music, museums, libraries, and the like. There are liberal religious organizations that can use funding, as well. The list below are a sampling of worthy organizations, but there are many more out there that need our help – please give what you can. Consider a donation to your local library or friends of the library, or local historical society.  Universities and colleges can certainly use financial assistance, even if they are not your alma mater. Many of these and other great organizations have matching funds for donations today:

 

  1. The ACLU: https://action.aclu.org/give/now
  2. PETA: https://www.peta.org/donate/ways-to-support-peta/
  3. Occupy Democrats: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/occupy-democrats-website
  4. Obama Foundation: https://www.obama.org/?form=W25XXWFEVR0
  5. The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/fundraise/
  6. The Lincoln Project: https://lincolnproject.us/donate/
  7. The Christian Left: https://www.thechristianleft.org/online-donation
  8. NAACP: https://naacp.org/donate
  9. Black Lives Matter/Southern Poverty Law Center: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/gpblm
  10. NOW: https://secure.now.org/a/gt2025?sourceid=1239805
  11. Kamala Harris/DNC: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/web-donate
  12. V-Day Movement: https://www.vday.org/take-action/donate-to-vday/
  13. Season of Concern: https://seasonofconcern.org/donate/
  14. The New York Public Library: https://www.nypl.org/give
  15. Daily Kos: https://www.dailykos.com/support-our-mission

REMEMBER: Any day is a good day to donate and or volunteer.

And, of course, you can buy our ever active advocate Calamity publisher a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/calamitypolitic. If you can’t contribute financially to a deserving organization, give your time as a volunteer…

Creating Your Legacy

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Creating Your Legacy

Leaving your legacy and how we contribute to the world is different for each of us.

Creating Your Legacy

Editor: In southern Oregon we have a local publication that circulates to about 100,000 customers called the “Sneak Preview.” It’s an awesome circular that provides valuable local information; both historical and current. Steve Roe, (Roe Motors) our Grants Pass, Oregon, Buick and GMC dealer writes for the publication. I find his articles interesting, informative, and usually inspiring in some way. I didn’t call him and ask about using a portion of his recent article on legacy building, but I will definitely do that tomorrow. Thank you, Steve Roe for your commitment to family and community. D. S. Mitchell

Leaving A Meaningful, Lasting Legacy (an excerpt from Steve Roe’s, March 1, 2024, Sneak Preview  article.)

By Steve Roe

The dictionary defines legacy as “the long lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past, or of a person’s life.”

Leaving your legacy and how we contribute to the world is different for each of us. We want to know that our life matters to others. Once we know what we want our legacy to be, we can start  building it by living in a way we want to be remembered. Leaving a legacy is limited only by our imagination and what is valued by others. Our generosity can include:

  • Donate: Giving your time, talent, and treasures depending on what matters to you. It can be as big or small as you want because every cent or minute really does matter.
  • Mentor: Being a resource to others in our community that may need guidance or a listening ear.
  • Volunteer: There are dozens of ways to help others by volunteering. It can be a great way to bond with our families and teach others the value of giving back.
  • Pay it Forward: With only a little effort, you can brighten someone’s day. Little gestures can go a long way. Doing kind things for others can help them while giving you that great feeling of giving.

There are a lot of people in need and a little kindness accompanied by a smile can be a big help.

Seasonal Cheer

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Seasonal Cheer

By Ross Turner

 

Gather ‘Round The Fire

It seems to happen every year; the crisp air rolls in, the coats come out, the trees put on their show, and lo, the holidays are upon us. The holiday season is a time of celebration, togetherness, and generosity.  Starting with Thanksgiving, peaking with the December biggies of Hanukkah and Christmas, and capping off with the ever-rowdy New Year’s we give thanks, reunite with family and friends, and spread as much seasonal cheer as possible.

Fruits of our Labor

As it has for thousands of years, the cold of fall and winter tended to draw people indoors and into close proximity with one another. Huddled inside and harvest gathered, there was little to do but tell stories, play games, cook and eat together, and generally enjoy the fruits of the year’s labor. The Danish have a word for this: hygge, or “a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment.” Though many of us don’t farm for a living anymore, we carry on this tradition symbolically in our yearly coming-together for the winter. Yet for those without a warm den to retreat to, or people to fill it, these times can feel anything but cheerful.

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