The awesome youthculture is doing a fundraising walk for the Potter League for Animals in June. The Potter League for Animals is a fantastic no-kill shelter in Rhode Island.

If you are so inclined and wish to donate to the cause, you can find the donation page HERE at First Giving.

That friend I asked for prayers for a couple weeks ago? My friend, Ginni (who in here I refer to as Elry) was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has had her surgery, and seems to be in the clear now (time and a round of chemo will tell) - but without the advances of medicine, she wouldn't have made it ( Read more... )

The Butterfly Project is looking to collect 1.5 million flat butterflies to honor the 1.5 million children killed in the Holocaust. Any media is allowed (except glitter and food products), and should be no bigger than 8"x10".

I'm going to crochet a bunch with some scraps and send them in (there's a pattern for a crocheted butterfly Here), and ( Read more... )

Wanted to bring my yarn-crafty friends' attention to the following charity drive:

WomenHeart: HeartScarves Program. This program provides red knit or crochet scarves to women with heart disease, or undergoing cardiac procedures, as a sign of care and support ( Read more... )

Want to help a kid who has had one hell of a rough year get lots of big birthday wishes? Respond here and I'll send you an e-mail containing his address. If I don't already know your e-mail, I'll let you know and you can give it to me ( Read more... )

Wow. Pledgebank is neat... My junk return pledge A neat blend of community and charity...

ok, now really, I'm going to go dance. damned computer sucking out my brain!

ATTENTION COSTUME GEEKS -

I'm donating some kid-sized costumes to a charity which collects them for low-income Metro Boston families.
If you have extras and would like to contribute, feel free to bring them to me, e-mail me, or leave a comment for that matter and I can give you the donation info.

I now return you to your regularly schedule LJ.

Hallowe'en Costumes needed for low-income kids

Dear friends and family ( Read more... )