Typhoon Ondoy came fast and furious. On September 26 an unsuspecting metropolis was inundated with 10 hours of rain that submerged 80% of Metro Manila. The downpour was equivalent to 30 days of  typhoon force rains. Commuters were stranded as streets became impassable. Homes were flooded and people climbed onto roofs to escape the rising fl...

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I pledge to start a fundraising event to raise money for my favorite non-profit. There are lots of ways to fundraise. You can: (1) Set up a Food Drive at your school or Work. (2) Host a Fundraiser at a local Restaurant that will donate a percentage of sales to the charity you choose. (3) Host a party at your home, clubhouse or dorm&nbs...

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Kids need to be in school. In the Philippines, many elementary aged children do not go to school because they are too poor. Many attend public schools that have no school supplies or textbooks for the kids. Children go to school hungry and barefoot. Bundles of Joy is fundraising to support an elementary school in Manila to keep kids in the class...

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I pledge to volunteer at a school. Schools need lots of volunteers. Whether you have kids in school or not, you can help out in one of these ways: (1) Chaperone on field trips (2) Help teachers grade homework and tests (3) Join the PTA and help fundraise for the school (4) Volunteer in the school library (5) Be a coach for sports (6) Be a crossi...

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Bundles of Joy's mission is to raise worldwide awareness about poverty in the Philippines and to help the poor. The Philippines is a beautiful tropical paradise in Southeast Asia with bustling cities, great people and lots of natural resources. Sadly, many Filipinos live in poverty. Data shows that in 2003, more than 23 million people lived belo...

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Donate your stuff!   I pledge to donate my old clothes to someone who can use them - a homeless shelter, a thrift store, friends who need them, or a non-profit organization. Bundles of Joy collects used clothing, shoes, toys, books and school supplies.  Donated items are shipped to the Philippines via freight forwarders and are distri...

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Change starts with me. So I pledge to share my time and talents with someone in need. I can share a smile, information, knowledge, or just friendly conversation. I can make someone feel welcome and important. I can listen and give advice or be a mentor. Bundles of Joy is a non-profit in California striving to improve the lives of the poor in th...

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Local food banks are running low on food. With the current situation of the economy, more people are turning to food banks to help feed their families. You can help by setting up a collection barrel at your work, school or church. E-mail your friends and  send out flyers asking for donations. Donate the food you collect to your local soup k...

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I pledge to do my part to save the planet. Every little act, no matter how small counts. I will do my part by: (1) Turning off the lights when I leave a room. (2) Not littering. (3) Recycling all my cans, bottles, plastics and paper. (4) Reducing the use of plastic bags by bringing my own re-usable bags to the grocery store. (5) Conserving water...

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