Ocean_Islands | Sunday, November 04, 2001 - 05:09 pm   In North America, despite fears and recent events, we are blessed in many ways. Take a moment, not only to be thankful, but to share your bounty -- no matter how small -- with others. Please see Heifer International and Heifer International Gift Catalog to learn how you can give the gift of life to those who have less than you. A gift of US$20 will provide a flock of chicks to a family which will grow and then produce eggs for years. And the gift of a goat of US$120 can be life-sustaining. Goats give rich milk for children. Extra milk can be sold or used to make cheese. Goat can reproduce and be sold for goods. Heifer International believes in small successes. Taking root in one family -- one local group at a time -- the positive and sustainable change branches out to ever-wider communities. Every project carries a long-term commitment to both people and land. Look in your heart, and make a gift to those less fortunate than you, as the holiday season approaches. |
Dahli | Tuesday, November 06, 2001 - 03:35 pm   OI this is great - and is exactly what my family was looking for regarding the holiday season. thanks so much! |
Weinermr | Tuesday, November 06, 2001 - 06:09 pm   Well hello Dahli |
Ocean_Islands | Tuesday, November 06, 2001 - 06:26 pm   Thanks Dahli... I felt exactly the same way. |
Lancecrossfire | Tuesday, November 06, 2001 - 06:49 pm   OI, excellent find! Thanks for sharing it with us!! |
Egbok | Tuesday, November 06, 2001 - 10:14 pm   OI, my family has participated in Heifer International for the past several years. I hope my kids continue the tradition as they grow into young adults in the next few years. |
Dahli | Wednesday, November 07, 2001 - 06:59 pm   LOL Weinermr! or is this Louis?? It's so nice to have you back.... |
Pcakes2 | Thursday, November 08, 2001 - 08:16 am   This is great! I'm going to buy a goat! I'm also going to get some people together and hopefully we can buy a cow. This is so great! Thanks for sharing the information. |
Faux_Pas | Thursday, November 08, 2001 - 04:20 pm   We called them last year to get information on how to buy an animal. They sent us a large envelope containing details including where all their money goes. I don't remember the exact figures, but it seemed like a large amount went directly to purchasing animals. Last year we bought some animals instead of exchanging gifts on disco's side of the family. |
Weinermr | Friday, November 09, 2001 - 05:25 pm   Thank you Dahli, it's nice to belong somewhere
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Ocean_Islands | Friday, November 16, 2001 - 06:14 pm   Buy a life-sustaining animal for a needy family! |
Misslibra | Friday, November 16, 2001 - 06:42 pm   OI this is a good thing, thanks for the links going there now to check it out. |
Max | Friday, November 16, 2001 - 08:47 pm   This is an organization my church, the United Methodist Church, supports. Very good work and, as Faux_Pas pointed out, only a small portion of their funds goes towards administrative costs. Nice to keep this one on top. |
Ocean_Islands | Tuesday, November 20, 2001 - 04:56 pm   ~ |
Ocean_Islands | Tuesday, November 27, 2001 - 11:46 am   My first Christmas presents for this year were: a clutch of chicks a warren of rabbits a gaggle of geese a brace of ducks a parliament of trees a hive of bees. |
Grooch | Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 06:47 am   I went to the site to look to buy a present in the name for a very special friend. But there is one problem... Where are the squirrels???  |
Wink | Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 08:26 am   Grooch the people that Heifer International supports are already suffering enuff, no need to add to their stress. Thanks for the thought tho. This is indeed a fine organization. |