GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Giving back to the community is important to me. I am proud to actively contribute to the following Charities & Foundations:
COMPASSION WITHOUT BORDERS:
Founded in 2001, this organization alleviates the suffering of unwanted companion animals in Mexico and other low resource regions through international rescue efforts and extensive spay/neuter campaigns. 100% of all donations go directly towards the work. Want to know more:
http://www.cwob.org/index.html
LITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY:
Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly is a national network of non-profit, volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. This chapter in San Francisco offers the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and the celebration of life. Want to know more:
http://sanfrancisco.littlebrothers.org/
MASSON VETERINARY HOSPITAL:
An animal hospital involved with animal rescue and animal assisted therapy to promote the health and well being of animals. Want to know more:
650.952.6454
OPERATION SMILE:
More than 200,000 children are born each year with severe cleft condition. Through dedicated medical volunteers, they heal children smiles and bring hope for a better future. Want to know more:
http://www.operationsmile.org/
SPECIAL OLYMPICS:
Nearly 200 million people have intellectual disabilities. The Special Olympics, through active participation in sports, provides people a gateway to empowerment, competence, acceptance and joy, while building communities and changing attitudes. Want to know more:
http://www.specialolympics.org/
SWORDS to PLOWSHARES:
Swords to Plowshares is a community-based, not-for-profit, organization that provides counseling and case management, employment and training, housing and legal assistance to more than 2,000 homeless and low income veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area. Want to know more:
http://www.swords-to-plowshares.org/
THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR:
For over a hundred years, and after establishing a presence in San Francisco in 1904, The Little Sisters of the Poor provide care for the elderly poor. Their non-profit mission is to create a home for the elderly and to nurture and respond to their needs, regardless of race or religion. Want to know more:
http://www.littlesistersofthepoor.org/locations/SFhome.html
VALLEJO POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE:
This non-profit organization is the largest youth crime prevention program that brings law enforcement and the community together, by providing youth programs which develop discipline, positive self-image, mutual trust and respect, and responsibility to enrich kids' lives. Want to know more:
http://vallejopal.org/
PLEASE NOTE: If you make a donation to either one my suggestions above or to another charitable organization, please inform them if it's a one time contribution so that you are not placed on a costly mailing campaign.
