The charity that I have selected for this November is the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The Toys for Tots Foundation collects new toys during the end of the year and distributes them as gifts for needy children during Christmas.

“The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.” – Toys for Tots Mission

“The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.” – Toys for Tots Goal

The Toys for Tots Foundation does great work during the holidays to provide a little happiness and glimmer of hope to those children who are less fortunate. A brand new toy can go a long way for a child as a happy memory and hope. It can also be an important part to the development of the child socially and physically depending on the aspects of the toy.

As a company we are putting a brand new Porter Cable Buffer up for auction on Ebay with 100% of the proceeds going to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. This is a nice little charitable donation that we are doing for the holidays and a way for our customers to get involved, knowing that all proceeds will be donated.

Locally, schools in my area are doing “Stuff the Bus for Toys for Tots” drives, where they try to fill a bus full of new toys. This is fun little way to promote Toys for Tots and I’m going to have to stop by one of the locations at some point to donate a toy.

Year after year the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation makes a difference to needy children, find out how you can help Toys for Tots this holiday season.

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For this October I’m recycling a charity I’ve done in the past because it has a personal meaning to me. Today is the last day of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I’m selecting Susan G. Komen for the Cure once again for their efforts in ending breast cancer. See my post about Komen for the Cure from October ’08 below.

My Monthly Charity October 2008
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and fittingly my charity for October 2008 will be the Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity for the fight against breast cancer. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization was started by Nancy G. Brinker as a promise to her sister to do everything in her power to end breast cancer. Founded in 1982 Komen for the Cure has become the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors, activist and source of nonprofit funds to fight breast cancer worldwide.

“As Susan G. Komen for the Cure, we’ll continue to be the world’s largest, boldest and most progressive grassroots network of survivors and activists, the only organization fighting to cure breast cancer at every stage. To date, we’ve invested $1 billion in research, education and health services. And because so many millions of people are counting on us to fulfill our promise, we will invest an additional $2 billion over the next decade to do just that.” - http://cms.komen.org/komen/AboutUs/index.htm

Just this year in 2008 there is going to be an estimated 182,460 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women with approximately 40,480 deaths and 1,990 in men with 450 deaths (Statistics from the American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2008).

Breast cancer has affected me personally and I’m extremely happy to say that my Mom is a breast cancer survivor. This is not only My Monthly Charity October 2008 it is also a honor to my Mom as a survivor. Join the fight against breast cancer and make a donation to Komen for the Cure.

Find out how you can help in the fight against breast cancer.

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It’s been over 8 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks and My Monthly Charity for this month will be a dedication to the victims.  I have selected the Twin Towers Orphan Fund (TTOF) for my September 2009 Monthly Charity.  Founded on 9/12/2001, the fund aids those children who have lost their parent(s) in the 9/11 attacks by providing educational and welfare assistance.

“The mission of the Twin Towers Orphan Fund is to help mitigate the damage caused by the terrorist acts of September 11 by ensuring the children of the victims have as normal a life as possible. To do so, the TTOF provides long-term higher educational assistance and helps meet mental and physical health care needs for children who lost a parent in the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon, or onboard the four downed airliners.” - Twin Towers Orphan Fund Mission

The founders of this organization were truly dedicated to their mission from the beginning. For the first 7 months the co-founders of  TTOF provided out-of-pocket money along with dedicated funding for operations to run the fund. At the beginning of the 2nd quarter of 2002, the 90 percent rule was implemented where 90% of  the funds would go directly to the children and the remaining 10% towards operation costs.  The fact that they have this 90% rule means the money is put to good use and the majority of the funds get to the children.

What the TTOF has accomplished so far:

• They have helped over 1,200 children in 26 states and territories including 32 babies born after 9/11
• Over $1 million dollars has been awarded to the children
• Nearly $4 million dollars has been distributed to fund over 700 higher educational savings accounts in the names of the child beneficiaries
• $3 million dollars has been allocated for mental and physical healthcare assistance
• Close to $400,000 has been reserved children of victims of future terrorist attacks
• The Twin Towers Orphan Fund is a long term support trust fund of about 23 years (when the youngest of the children have reached age 22).

The TTOF has accomplished quite a bit since inception and they are conquering their mission. Help those children that have fallen victim to the events of 9/11 and visit http://www.ttof.org/ to find out what you can do to help.

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The charity that I’ve selected for this month is the South Colonie Dollars for Scholars.  This is a very small way for me to give back to my former high school.  South Colonie Dollars for Scholars is a local organization that helps create and extend scholarships to deserving students of  South Colonie High that are embarking higher education.

“South Colonie Dollars for Scholars is a volunteer, community based financial resource awarding scholarships to deserving high school seniors furthering their education with funding from grass roots efforts and local, state and national partnerships.” South Colonie Dollars for Scholars Mission http://www.socoloniedfs.org/

Established in 2003 it is one of thousands of local organizations nationwide affiliated with Scholarship America working to help students fund their college education. Scholarships are funded by local businesses, individuals, and fund raising activities run by students and the community.

As Pure Adapt continues to grow I hope that we at Pure Adapt, Inc. can sponsor our own scholarship.
A sponsored scholarship coming from four graduates of South Colonie High would be a pretty cool thing to do.

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My Monthly Charity that I’ve selected for this month is the USO (United States Organizations). The USO brings the public and U.S. Military together to offer comfort, support, morale, and recreation to U.S. Troops around the world.

“For 68 years, the USO’s mission has remained the same. The USO will support U.S. troops and their families wherever they serve. Across the United States and around the world, the American military knows that the USO is there for them. By supporting the USO, Americans show their appreciation and express their gratitude to the men and women who defend us.” About the USO

Support for the men and women of the U.S. military is what the USO does.  Since World War II, the USO’s mission has not changed in making sure that military personnel all over the world know that the American people support them. Offering programs and services like Internet, e-mail access, housing, emergency assistance, support groups, celebrity appearance and performances amongst many other things the USO does a very important job in supporting our military.

Supporting the troops the way the USO does is very important for boosting morale for those who fight for our nation.  Our military personnel deserve every little bit of support for all the sacrifices they have made for the U.S. people.

Do something for our troops today by donating, volunteering, or becoming partner.

“Until Everyone Comes Home“

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I have selected my local Boys & Girls Club of Albany as My Monthly Charity for June 2009. Through it’s programs and services the Boys & Girls Club helps aid the development of children from 5-20 years of age.

“The Mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.”
- Boy & Girls Club of Albany Mission Statement

The Club is a place for boys and girls to grow and learn with the aid of adult professionals. Focusing on those that may be in disadvantaged situations, these professionals provide support to give these kids opportunity and hope while making it a fun experience.

The Boys and Girls Club’s strategy focuses on a set of senses that they want to give the children they work with. Through their program they want to instill the following senses in their kids:

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• A sense of competence- acquisition of new skills, pride and confidence in those new skills and achievements
• A sense of usefulness- through helping others, the club, and the community
• A sense of belonging- feeling welcome, accepted, and secure at the club
• A sense of power and influence- knowing that their opinions are heard and valued

**(source: http://www.bgcalbany.com/about/)

The Boys & Girls Club provides a safe, positive and fun place for kids to grow up with positive self esteem to enhance their lives. Help out the Boys & Girls Club of Albany or find out how you can help your local Boys & Girls Club.

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