Charity Contest Winners Announced
What a fun contest! The staff at Freedom Personal Development had a great time reading through all 63 charity nominations and voting for the winners. We wished every charity could have received a donation. It was truly inspiring to learn about the work people all over the globe are doing to help others.
Here are the top three charities that won as well as what the money will be used for:
1st Place – Nomination #57 – Heifer International by J. Fisher www.heifer.org
Heifer International received $1000 in J. Fisher’s name and as a result a 2 sheep, 3 rabbits, 2 llamas, a water buffalo, a bee hive, a flock of chickens, a pig, and a flock of geese were purchased and donated to poor families around the world. The families will receive education on how to use the animals for food, clothing and a means of providing additional income. This gift will continue to give as the families will be donating offspring to other members of their villages.
2nd Place – Nomination #30 – Autism Speaks by Bobbi Schmitt http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Autism Speaks received $550 in Bobbi’s name. The donation will fund autism research, awareness, advocacy and family services. With your support, we will transform a community of heartbreak into a community of hope.
Autism Speakers is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.
3rd Place – Nomination #12 – Food for the Poor by Joe Nero http://www.foodforthepoor.org
Food for the Poor received $175 in Joe’s name and as a result, a family was fed for a year and a shirt, a pair of pants and shoes were purchased for an orphan Your donation will make a real difference among the poor. The conditions of poverty are deplorable and suffering is tragic. Your generosity renews the faith of people who desperately need hope.
Thank you to all that nominated a charity and donated to this contest. Freedom has been delivered to people around the world. What a great way to start off 2009.
Be Free!
Eric Plantenberg
President
What a great group of Charities!
Thank you so much for running (and funding) this contest!
Comment by David Schaal — January 5, 2009 @ 5:19 pm
What a way to kick off the new year! Thank you!
Comment by Loren Barrows — January 5, 2009 @ 8:48 pm
I was delighted to see the Charities that the monies went to. Even though all of the people that responded to the contest and all have wonderful charities that need help only three could win unfortunately. I do commend you on your choices, I was touched when I read them. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to submit my charity and also the opportunity to read all of the submissions.
Comment by Michelle Barrett — January 8, 2009 @ 1:08 pm
Yes, thank for this wonderful forum. Together we make a difference by donating our collective time,
talent and treasure. I am thrilled to see Heifer international– for many years my congregation sent kids
offerings to cover those things and it really makes sense, really works, and appeals to the hearts of
people from all walks of life. Good call! My challenge to each who participated is to continue the spirit of volunteerism
and the acknowledgement that our lives are better as we give to others in ways that fulfill our calling. I loved
reading these postings each day and being affirmed in giving.
Lesa J
Comment by Lesa Johnson — January 8, 2009 @ 2:37 pm
This is awesome. It’s great to see a group of motivated people working together to help others. May 2009 be a year of giving!
Comment by Dave Meyers — January 11, 2009 @ 2:14 pm