"In grammar school they taught me that a frog turning into a prince was a fairy tale. In the university they taught me that a frog turning into a prince was a fact!" -Ron Carlson
Spirit of America If you're looking for a worthwhile charity to donate to, this is one you'll definitely want to check out. Spirit of America is an organization that provides much needed supplies to Iraq and Afghanistan. Their goal is to not only help the people of those countries, but also to improve foreign perceptions of America by letting the people know that, yes, we really do want to help them and their countries. They have a variety of projects going, from construction tools to school supplies, and you can choose which one you want your donation to go to. Just a few examples:
The first project went so well, we decided to do it again!
A few months back, we posted a request from Special Forces who wanted to help in Afghanistan. Donors responded so overwhelmingly that we received enough funds to implement a second project. This time, Sergeant Tredway is bringing school supplies and sports equipment to chidren in Afghanistan. His goal is "to increase the receptivity of Americans in Afghanistan to foster democratic ideals and to broaden the spectrum of activity for Afghan youth."
So hey, check out the site, maybe give a few dollars to a project that strikes your fancy. By the way, it's tax deductable, and it's what all the really cool bloggers are doing. ;)
