Comments on: How to Get a Free Kindle 2 http://www.jakeludington.com/life/2009/how-to-get-a-free-kindle-2/ Jake on travel, China, food, life and tech Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: P Martin http://www.jakeludington.com/life/2009/how-to-get-a-free-kindle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23606 P Martin Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:34:21 +0000 http://www.jakeludington.com/life/?p=238#comment-23606 A local organization I would like to highlight is the Chattanooga Community Kitchen. Formed by area churches to provide for the hungry and homeless in our area, the Community Kitchen has been providing meals and services for about 27 years. One of the neat things I like about the Community Kitchen is that they help those who want to get off the streets with transitional housing, job services, substance abuse counseling, etc. They help address the issues that led to homelessness. While they are a "faith based" organization, rather than "preach", they invite churches to come in, help with meals, get the know the homeless, and share their faith. The Community Kitchen does not make them "pay for their meal" by sitting through a service. A monk who felt called to join the work said he felt closest to Christ when he washed the feet of the homeless. They also employ the homeless in a variety of recycling efforts. They'll take almost anything, from cardboard and plastics to old clothes they turn into rags. In so many ways, they love the homeless as people, not a project. They even have a special service every year to remember the homeless who died in our area that past year. I'm privileged to be a part of an organization which does an annual food drive around thanksgiving and almost 15 tons of food was donated this past fall. But, they can always use more funds and volunteers to continue their great work. Find out more at http://www.homelesschattanooga.org. Thanks! A local organization I would like to highlight is the Chattanooga Community Kitchen. Formed by area churches to provide for the hungry and homeless in our area, the Community Kitchen has been providing meals and services for about 27 years. One of the neat things I like about the Community Kitchen is that they help those who want to get off the streets with transitional housing, job services, substance abuse counseling, etc. They help address the issues that led to homelessness.

While they are a “faith based” organization, rather than “preach”, they invite churches to come in, help with meals, get the know the homeless, and share their faith. The Community Kitchen does not make them “pay for their meal” by sitting through a service. A monk who felt called to join the work said he felt closest to Christ when he washed the feet of the homeless. They also employ the homeless in a variety of recycling efforts. They’ll take almost anything, from cardboard and plastics to old clothes they turn into rags. In so many ways, they love the homeless as people, not a project. They even have a special service every year to remember the homeless who died in our area that past year.

I’m privileged to be a part of an organization which does an annual food drive around thanksgiving and almost 15 tons of food was donated this past fall. But, they can always use more funds and volunteers to continue their great work. Find out more at http://www.homelesschattanooga.org. Thanks!

]]> By: Wisteria http://www.jakeludington.com/life/2009/how-to-get-a-free-kindle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23600 Wisteria Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:06:15 +0000 http://www.jakeludington.com/life/?p=238#comment-23600 There are many causes I support, but none is more dear to my heart than rescuing retired racing greyhounds. Many tracks are closing, something that is a double edge sword. It is wonderful that the lives of these precious sleek sighthounds will no longer be subjected to injury prone races-broken legs and possible death. They will no longer live in a 24 X 36 metal kennel with an exercise break once a day. They will no longer have to be isolated, lonely, unloved. Now, what will become of the thousands of dogs displaced by the closing of the tracks? I will leave that up to your imagination. There are many states that have outlawed greyhound racing. Did you know that greyhound racing exists worldwide? Some kennels are better than others, and I’m not hear to judge the kennel owners or business. My concern is the welfare of the hounds. There are numerous rescue groups throughout the US who take retired greyhounds into their organization to foster homes. Foster homes will teach the new pupper all about being a house dog. Basically, you have to treat them as a puppy. They don’t know a warm bed, how to play, where to potty, how to climb stairs and various other skills. One thing they learn really fast is the word “COOKIE”. I am a foster mom, although more like a foster failure. I had two brindle greyhounds of my own. I fostered many greyhounds over time. Two special needs dogs arrived at different times at my door. I knew shortly after their arrival, I would have to keep them. A greyhound is the most loving dog you could ever have and here are some facts that many people don’t know: They are 40 mile per hour racers. They are called 40mph couch potatoes. They do not need to be exercised in a huge area. They are great apartment and condo pets. Lease walking is a must. They are sighthounds and can see 1/2 mile away. They do not smell, shed or bark. They are like cats....sleeping most of the day. If you would like to learn more about greyhounds and adoption, go to There are many causes I support, but none is more dear to my heart than rescuing retired racing greyhounds. Many tracks are closing, something that is a double edge sword. It is wonderful that the lives of these precious sleek sighthounds will no longer be subjected to injury prone races-broken legs and possible death. They will no longer live in a 24 X 36 metal kennel with an exercise break once a day. They will no longer have to be isolated, lonely, unloved. Now, what will become of the thousands of dogs displaced by the closing of the tracks? I will leave that up to your imagination. There are many states that have outlawed greyhound racing. Did you know that greyhound racing exists worldwide? Some kennels are better than others, and I’m not hear to judge the kennel owners or business. My concern is the welfare of the hounds. There are numerous rescue groups throughout the US who take retired greyhounds into their organization to foster homes. Foster homes will teach the new pupper all about being a house dog. Basically, you have to treat them as a puppy. They don’t know a warm bed, how to play, where to potty, how to climb stairs and various other skills. One thing they learn really fast is the word “COOKIE”. I am a foster mom, although more like a foster failure. I had two brindle greyhounds of my own. I fostered many greyhounds over time. Two special needs dogs arrived at different times at my door. I knew shortly after their arrival, I would have to keep them. A greyhound is the most loving dog you could ever have and here are some facts that many people don’t know: They are 40 mile per hour racers. They are called 40mph couch potatoes. They do not need to be exercised in a huge area. They are great apartment and condo pets. Lease walking is a must. They are sighthounds and can see 1/2 mile away. They do not smell, shed or bark. They are like cats....sleeping most of the day. If you would like to learn more about greyhounds and adoption, go to Greyhound Rescue and Rehabilitaion...There are many causes I support, but none is more dear to my heart than rescuing retired racing greyhounds. Many tracks are closing, something that is a double edge sword. It is wonderful that the lives of these precious sleek sighthounds will no longer be subjected to injury prone races-broken legs and possible death. They will no longer live in a 24 X 36 metal kennel with an exercise break once a day. They will no longer have to be isolated, lonely, unloved. Now, what will become of the thousands of dogs displaced by the closing of the tracks? I will leave that up to your imagination. There are many states that have outlawed greyhound racing. Did you know that greyhound racing exists worldwide? Some kennels are better than others, and I’m not hear to judge the kennel owners or business. My concern is the welfare of the hounds. There are numerous rescue groups throughout the US who take retired greyhounds into their organization to foster homes. Foster homes will teach the new pupper all about being a house dog. Basically, you have to treat them as a puppy. They don’t know a warm bed, how to play, where to potty, how to climb stairs and various other skills. One thing they learn really fast is the word “COOKIE”. I am a foster mom, although more like a foster failure. I had two brindle greyhounds of my own. I fostered many greyhounds over time. Two special needs dogs arrived at different times at my door. I knew shortly after their arrival, I would have to keep them. A greyhound is the most loving dog you could ever have and here are some facts that many people don’t know: They are 40 mile per hour racers. They are called 40mph couch potatoes. They do not need to be exercised in a huge area. They are great apartment and condo pets. Lease walking is a must. They are sighthounds and can see 1/2 mile away. They do not smell, shed or bark. They are like cats....sleeping most of the day. If you would like to learn more about greyhounds and adoption, go to Greyhound Rescue and RehabilitaionThere are many causes I support, but none is more dear to my heart than rescuing retired racing greyhounds. Many tracks are closing, something that is a double edge sword. It is wonderful that the lives of these precious sleek sighthounds will no longer be subjected to injury prone races-broken legs and possible death. They will no longer live in a 24 X 36 metal kennel with an exercise break once a day. They will no longer have to be isolated, lonely, unloved. Now, what will become of the thousands of dogs displaced by the closing of the tracks? I will leave that up to your imagination. There are many states that have outlawed greyhound racing. Did you know that greyhound racing exists worldwide? Some kennels are better than others, and I’m not hear to judge the kennel owners or business. My concern is the welfare of the hounds. There are numerous rescue groups throughout the US who take retired greyhounds into their organization to foster homes. Foster homes will teach the new pupper all about being a house dog. Basically, you have to treat them as a puppy. They don’t know a warm bed, how to play, where to potty, how to climb stairs and various other skills. One thing they learn really fast is the word “COOKIE”. I am a foster mom, although more like a foster failure. I had two brindle greyhounds of my own. I fostered many greyhounds over time. Two special needs dogs arrived at different times at my door. I knew shortly after their arrival, I would have to keep them. A greyhound is the most loving dog you could ever have and here are some facts that many people don’t know: They are 40 mile per hour racers. They are called 40mph couch potatoes. They do not need to be exercised in a huge area. They are great apartment and condo pets. Lease walking is a must. They are sighthounds and can see 1/2 mile away. They do not smell, shed or bark. They are like cats....sleeping most of the day. If you would like to learn more about greyhounds and adoption, go to Greyhound Rescue and Rehabilitaion http://www.greyhoundrescuerehab.org/ or my blog, Bookworms Dinner www.bookwormsdinner.blogspot.com Thanks for listening..Wisteria, Mystery, Lion, Webster and Wizard There are many causes I support, but none is more dear to my heart than rescuing retired racing greyhounds. Many tracks are closing, something that is a double edge sword. It is wonderful that the lives of these precious sleek sighthounds will no longer be subjected to injury prone races-broken legs and possible death. They will no longer live in a 24 X 36 metal kennel with an exercise break once a day. They will no longer have to be isolated, lonely, unloved. Now, what will become of the thousands of dogs displaced by the closing of the tracks? I will leave that up to your imagination. There are many states that have outlawed greyhound racing. Did you know that greyhound racing exists worldwide? Some kennels are better than others, and I’m not hear to judge the kennel owners or business. My concern is the welfare of the hounds.

There are numerous rescue groups throughout the US who take retired greyhounds into their organization to foster homes. Foster homes will teach the new pupper all about being a house dog. Basically, you have to treat them as a puppy. They don’t know a warm bed, how to play, where to potty, how to climb stairs and various other skills.
One thing they learn really fast is the word “COOKIE”.

I am a foster mom, although more like a foster failure. I had two brindle greyhounds of my own. I fostered many greyhounds over time. Two special needs dogs arrived at different times at my door. I knew shortly after their arrival, I would have to keep them.

A greyhound is the most loving dog you could ever have and here are some facts that many people don’t know:
They are 40 mile per hour racers.
They are called 40mph couch potatoes.
They do not need to be exercised in a huge area. They are great apartment and condo pets.
Lease walking is a must.
They are sighthounds and can see 1/2 mile away.
They do not smell, shed or bark.
They are like cats….sleeping most of the day.

If you would like to learn more about greyhounds and adoption, go to There are many causes I support, but none is more dear to my heart than rescuing retired racing greyhounds. Many tracks are closing, something that is a double edge sword. It is wonderful that the lives of these precious sleek sighthounds will no longer be subjected to injury prone races-broken legs and possible death. They will no longer live in a 24 X 36 metal kennel with an exercise break once a day. They will no longer have to be isolated, lonely, unloved. Now, what will become of the thousands of dogs displaced by the closing of the tracks? I will leave that up to your imagination. There are many states that have outlawed greyhound racing. Did you know that greyhound racing exists worldwide? Some kennels are better than others, and I’m not hear to judge the kennel owners or business. My concern is the welfare of the hounds.

There are numerous rescue groups throughout the US who take retired greyhounds into their organization to foster homes. Foster homes will teach the new pupper all about being a house dog. Basically, you have to treat them as a puppy. They don’t know a warm bed, how to play, where to potty, how to climb stairs and various other skills.
One thing they learn really fast is the word “COOKIE”.

I am a foster mom, although more like a foster failure. I had two brindle greyhounds of my own. I fostered many greyhounds over time. Two special needs dogs arrived at different times at my door. I knew shortly after their arrival, I would have to keep them.

A greyhound is the most loving dog you could ever have and here are some facts that many people don’t know:
They are 40 mile per hour racers.
They are called 40mph couch potatoes.
They do not need to be exercised in a huge area. They are great apartment and condo pets.
Lease walking is a must.
They are sighthounds and can see 1/2 mile away.
They do not smell, shed or bark.
They are like cats….sleeping most of the day.

If you would like to learn more about greyhounds and adoption, go to Greyhound Rescue and Rehabilitaion…There are many causes I support, but none is more dear to my heart than rescuing retired racing greyhounds. Many tracks are closing, something that is a double edge sword. It is wonderful that the lives of these precious sleek sighthounds will no longer be subjected to injury prone races-broken legs and possible death. They will no longer live in a 24 X 36 metal kennel with an exercise break once a day. They will no longer have to be isolated, lonely, unloved. Now, what will become of the thousands of dogs displaced by the closing of the tracks? I will leave that up to your imagination. There are many states that have outlawed greyhound racing. Did you know that greyhound racing exists worldwide? Some kennels are better than others, and I’m not hear to judge the kennel owners or business. My concern is the welfare of the hounds.

There are numerous rescue groups throughout the US who take retired greyhounds into their organization to foster homes. Foster homes will teach the new pupper all about being a house dog. Basically, you have to treat them as a puppy. They don’t know a warm bed, how to play, where to potty, how to climb stairs and various other skills.
One thing they learn really fast is the word “COOKIE”.

I am a foster mom, although more like a foster failure. I had two brindle greyhounds of my own. I fostered many greyhounds over time. Two special needs dogs arrived at different times at my door. I knew shortly after their arrival, I would have to keep them.

A greyhound is the most loving dog you could ever have and here are some facts that many people don’t know:
They are 40 mile per hour racers.
They are called 40mph couch potatoes.
They do not need to be exercised in a huge area. They are great apartment and condo pets.
Lease walking is a must.
They are sighthounds and can see 1/2 mile away.
They do not smell, shed or bark.
They are like cats….sleeping most of the day.

If you would like to learn more about greyhounds and adoption, go to Greyhound Rescue and RehabilitaionThere are many causes I support, but none is more dear to my heart than rescuing retired racing greyhounds. Many tracks are closing, something that is a double edge sword. It is wonderful that the lives of these precious sleek sighthounds will no longer be subjected to injury prone races-broken legs and possible death. They will no longer live in a 24 X 36 metal kennel with an exercise break once a day. They will no longer have to be isolated, lonely, unloved. Now, what will become of the thousands of dogs displaced by the closing of the tracks? I will leave that up to your imagination. There are many states that have outlawed greyhound racing. Did you know that greyhound racing exists worldwide? Some kennels are better than others, and I’m not hear to judge the kennel owners or business. My concern is the welfare of the hounds.

There are numerous rescue groups throughout the US who take retired greyhounds into their organization to foster homes. Foster homes will teach the new pupper all about being a house dog. Basically, you have to treat them as a puppy. They don’t know a warm bed, how to play, where to potty, how to climb stairs and various other skills.
One thing they learn really fast is the word “COOKIE”.

I am a foster mom, although more like a foster failure. I had two brindle greyhounds of my own. I fostered many greyhounds over time. Two special needs dogs arrived at different times at my door. I knew shortly after their arrival, I would have to keep them.

A greyhound is the most loving dog you could ever have and here are some facts that many people don’t know:
They are 40 mile per hour racers.
They are called 40mph couch potatoes.
They do not need to be exercised in a huge area. They are great apartment and condo pets.
Lease walking is a must.
They are sighthounds and can see 1/2 mile away.
They do not smell, shed or bark.
They are like cats….sleeping most of the day.

If you would like to learn more about greyhounds and adoption, go to Greyhound Rescue and Rehabilitaion http://www.greyhoundrescuerehab.org/
or my blog, Bookworms Dinner
http://www.bookwormsdinner.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening..Wisteria, Mystery, Lion, Webster and Wizard

]]> By: Bill Weir http://www.jakeludington.com/life/2009/how-to-get-a-free-kindle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23598 Bill Weir Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:49:50 +0000 http://www.jakeludington.com/life/?p=238#comment-23598 Hike for Hospice 2009 takes place May 3 2009. It is a Hike to raise much needed funds for hospice palliative care. It will also raise awareness of the many challenges faced by hospice palliative care and to promote the phenomenal work that all volunteers and professionals in the field perform daily. I started volunteering with Alliance Hospice last year. It has been an enlightening and satisfying experience for me. It has opened my eyes to the great need for this type of work - end of life care, in the home. I see how grateful the recipients of this care are. That is why I chose to participate in this Hike and to seek sponsors wherever I could. Hike for Hospice 2009 takes place May 3 2009. It is a Hike to raise much needed funds for hospice palliative care. It will also raise awareness of the many challenges faced by hospice palliative care and to promote the phenomenal work that all volunteers and professionals in the field perform daily.

I started volunteering with Alliance Hospice last year. It has been an enlightening and satisfying experience for me. It has opened my eyes to the great need for this type of work – end of life care, in the home. I see how grateful the recipients of this care are. That is why I chose to participate in this Hike and to seek sponsors wherever I could.

]]> By: Riley http://www.jakeludington.com/life/2009/how-to-get-a-free-kindle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23597 Riley Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:37:56 +0000 http://www.jakeludington.com/life/?p=238#comment-23597 A group I've spent some time volunteering for is Centro Hispano in Dane County of Wisconsin. They do a lot of work for the hispanic community in the city of Madison and the surrounding area. They help hispanics find housing, educational opportunities and jobs. In addition they have a community center where they conduct outreach events to both draw in new members and raise cultural awareness. The piece of their work that I participated in was with the groups that they send to Mexico every summer to bring both educational and health care supplies to remote villages. While there the volunteers help work on projects for the community, this can entail repair work on existing buildings, helping to erect fencing or whatever other skills each volunteer might be able to lend to the locals. We also did some basic English language classes for those that were interested. They are a great group that manages to have a wide ranging influence both locally and in villages throughout Mexico. Any donations I'm sure would be greatly appreciated, information on how to donate can be found on the link below. http://www.chdc.us/invest.html A group I’ve spent some time volunteering for is Centro Hispano in Dane County of Wisconsin. They do a lot of work for the hispanic community in the city of Madison and the surrounding area. They help hispanics find housing, educational opportunities and jobs. In addition they have a community center where they conduct outreach events to both draw in new members and raise cultural awareness.

The piece of their work that I participated in was with the groups that they send to Mexico every summer to bring both educational and health care supplies to remote villages. While there the volunteers help work on projects for the community, this can entail repair work on existing buildings, helping to erect fencing or whatever other skills each volunteer might be able to lend to the locals. We also did some basic English language classes for those that were interested.

They are a great group that manages to have a wide ranging influence both locally and in villages throughout Mexico. Any donations I’m sure would be greatly appreciated, information on how to donate can be found on the link below.

http://www.chdc.us/invest.html

]]> By: JB http://www.jakeludington.com/life/2009/how-to-get-a-free-kindle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23596 JB Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:50:48 +0000 http://www.jakeludington.com/life/?p=238#comment-23596 I would like to spotlight First Defense Legal Aid (http://first-defense.org/). First Defense provides an attorney to people that have been arrested and held by the Chicago Police Department but not yet charged with a crime. Because public defenders are not assigned to a case until after a person has been charged it is critical that those in custody are aware of their rights and have representation. The only program of its kind in the U.S., First Defense provides legal representation to those people who cannot afford it. It also gives legal direction and assistance to those trying to navigate the criminal justice system. The attorneys work on a volunteer basis and are on-call 24 hours/7 days a week. Any donation is greatly appreciated to help defer the costs of providing a hotline and legal services to those that cannot afford it. (First Defense does not take in any legal fees.) If you'd like to donate please go to http://first-defense.org/ for more information. Thanks! I would like to spotlight First Defense Legal Aid (http://first-defense.org/). First Defense provides an attorney to people that have been arrested and held by the Chicago Police Department but not yet charged with a crime. Because public defenders are not assigned to a case until after a person has been charged it is critical that those in custody are aware of their rights and have representation. The only program of its kind in the U.S., First Defense provides legal representation to those people who cannot afford it. It also gives legal direction and assistance to those trying to navigate the criminal justice system. The attorneys work on a volunteer basis and are on-call 24 hours/7 days a week. Any donation is greatly appreciated to help defer the costs of providing a hotline and legal services to those that cannot afford it. (First Defense does not take in any legal fees.) If you’d like to donate please go to http://first-defense.org/ for more information. Thanks!

]]> By: Jessica http://www.jakeludington.com/life/2009/how-to-get-a-free-kindle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23594 Jessica Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:49:53 +0000 http://www.jakeludington.com/life/?p=238#comment-23594 When I started to think about what I do that supports the millions of cause out there today, my list was long. I support many from breast cancer, leukemia, feed the children, and cancer in general. I have had 3 people in my family touched by cancer and it is by far the strongest one to me. However, I am most recently a friend to Onemillioncan.com. This site has their statement posted right out front: “On our own, we can make a difference in the world. But collectively we are a force for good that exponentially surpasses what we can do alone. Moving together, small sacrifices from each of us can make a huge difference in the lives of people around the globe.” (onemillioncan.com) Here you can contribute to any of the 7 causes they are reaching out to. The first is to be able to get clean water to African Villages. Unsafe drinking water is the leading cause of death among children in Africa. While 2 billion people throughout the world still do not have access to clean water. It costs only $4,500 to build a well for a village of 700+ people that will support it for the life of the village. Their partner is bloodwatermission.org. The second is for freedom and a future for the sex slaves in India. Millions of women and children are trapped in sex slavery and prostitution throughout the world. In India, the Sari Bari project is providing rescue and restoration to women and children through micro-enterprise. Currently, the Sari Bari project employs 25 women, providing help to repay the loans that enslave them, health care, scholarships for their children, and a safe working environment paying fair wages that provide an alternative to working in the brothels. The other partner with this project is wordmadeflesh.org. The third is to resettle sustainable villages for Ugandan Refugees. The conflict in northern Uganda has left thousands still confined to IDP refugee camps where living conditions are deplorable. Most of these refugees’ homes and crops have been destroyed. Together, we can create life-sustaining incentive to help resettle northern Ugandan refugees to war-ravaged villages by providing a well, two ox and a plow, a small thatched house and an out door covering for community services. Their partner is Africarenewal.org. The fourth is to provide bibles for people in SE Asia. This project will fund the multi-year process for translating the New Testament and other books for the Shatika and Rom people in SE Asia. Many in this part of the country are prosecuted and endure opposition which keeps them from being able to get books and teachings for them or their children. Their partner is theseedcomapny.org. The fifth is to provide life altering surgeries for children in the developing world. For just $1,000 a child’s life can be changed as a result of a curative operation to correct a disability and make a transformed life a possibility. Their partner is cureinternational.org. The sixth is to give hope and homes for former child soldiers in Uganda. Recent peace initiatives in Uganda have stabilized the situation and many former child soldiers are returning to the towns of northern Uganda. Sadly, many have no family waiting for them. Together, we can build five homes at Watado Village in Gulu, Uganda, to provide permanent housing and restoration for 40 children. Each home costs $30,000 to build and will provide long-term housing for eight children and a house mother. Their partner for this is watato.com The seventh and last project with this cause is to broadcast truth or recorded messages fro African/Arabic people. Where people can’t read, or printed bibles and books are restricted, solar powered players pre-loaded with the New Testament bring God’s story to people who would otherwise have no access to the message of Christ. Each device costs $50. The Sudan would receive 1,000 and the other 1,000 would go to the Arabic speaking world. Their partner is megavoice.com. While the needs of the world at times appear overwhelming, we must not be deterred by their size or complexity. The most important step we can make is the very first step. (onemillioncan.com) They are almost ¾ to their goal of $1,000,000.00 with some many projects and so little funds it’s amazing to know that the people carrying out these tasks are volunteers who just want to help and need the means to do so. If this project or projects don’t seem up your alley, I strongly encourage anyone to get involved some way some how. Whether it’s in your neighborhood or another country, people everywhere can use a little help. When I started to think about what I do that supports the millions of cause out there today, my list was long. I support many from breast cancer, leukemia, feed the children, and cancer in general. I have had 3 people in my family touched by cancer and it is by far the strongest one to me. However, I am most recently a friend to Onemillioncan.com. This site has their statement posted right out front: “On our own, we can make a difference in the world. But collectively we are a force for good that exponentially surpasses what we can do alone. Moving together, small sacrifices from each of us can make a huge difference in the lives of people around the globe.” (onemillioncan.com) Here you can contribute to any of the 7 causes they are reaching out to.

The first is to be able to get clean water to African Villages. Unsafe drinking water is the leading cause of death among children in Africa. While 2 billion people throughout the world still do not have access to clean water. It costs only $4,500 to build a well for a village of 700+ people that will support it for the life of the village. Their partner is bloodwatermission.org.

The second is for freedom and a future for the sex slaves in India. Millions of women and children are trapped in sex slavery and prostitution throughout the world. In India, the Sari Bari project is providing rescue and restoration to women and children through micro-enterprise. Currently, the Sari Bari project employs 25 women, providing help to repay the loans that enslave them, health care, scholarships for their children, and a safe working environment paying fair wages that provide an alternative to working in the brothels. The other partner with this project is wordmadeflesh.org.

The third is to resettle sustainable villages for Ugandan Refugees. The conflict in northern Uganda has left thousands still confined to IDP refugee camps where living conditions are deplorable. Most of these refugees’ homes and crops have been destroyed. Together, we can create life-sustaining incentive to help resettle northern Ugandan refugees to war-ravaged villages by providing a well, two ox and a plow, a small thatched house and an out door covering for community services. Their partner is Africarenewal.org.

The fourth is to provide bibles for people in SE Asia. This project will fund the multi-year process for translating the New Testament and other books for the Shatika and Rom people in SE Asia. Many in this part of the country are prosecuted and endure opposition which keeps them from being able to get books and teachings for them or their children. Their partner is theseedcomapny.org.

The fifth is to provide life altering surgeries for children in the developing world. For just $1,000 a child’s life can be changed as a result of a curative operation to correct a disability and make a transformed life a possibility. Their partner is cureinternational.org.

The sixth is to give hope and homes for former child soldiers in Uganda. Recent peace initiatives in Uganda have stabilized the situation and many former child soldiers are returning to the towns of northern Uganda. Sadly, many have no family waiting for them. Together, we can build five homes at Watado Village in Gulu, Uganda, to provide permanent housing and restoration for 40 children. Each home costs $30,000 to build and will provide long-term housing for eight children and a house mother. Their partner for this is watato.com

The seventh and last project with this cause is to broadcast truth or recorded messages fro African/Arabic people. Where people can’t read, or printed bibles and books are restricted, solar powered players pre-loaded with the New Testament bring God’s story to people who would otherwise have no access to the message of Christ. Each device costs $50. The Sudan would receive 1,000 and the other 1,000 would go to the Arabic speaking world. Their partner is megavoice.com.

While the needs of the world at times appear overwhelming, we must not be deterred by their size or complexity. The most important step we can make is the very first step. (onemillioncan.com) They are almost ¾ to their goal of $1,000,000.00 with some many projects and so little funds it’s amazing to know that the people carrying out these tasks are volunteers who just want to help and need the means to do so. If this project or projects don’t seem up your alley, I strongly encourage anyone to get involved some way some how. Whether it’s in your neighborhood or another country, people everywhere can use a little help.

]]> By: Adam McNutt http://www.jakeludington.com/life/2009/how-to-get-a-free-kindle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23592 Adam McNutt Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:10:15 +0000 http://www.jakeludington.com/life/?p=238#comment-23592 With the economy in the condition it is in I am sure we all know that local governments are cutting cost everywhere. I have always donated to my local fire and police departments, but they need our support now more than ever. Every year our local departments raise money for local programs like toys for tots around the Holiday season or last year they did a program for visually impaired children in the community that helped a group of them go to a special camp. I have no link for you because every local department does this on there own. I urge you to seek out and help you fire and police departments, they try to be there when we need them, so we should do the same! Thanks. With the economy in the condition it is in I am sure we all know that local governments are cutting cost everywhere. I have always donated to my local fire and police departments, but they need our support now more than ever. Every year our local departments raise money for local programs like toys for tots around the Holiday season or last year they did a program for visually impaired children in the community that helped a group of them go to a special camp. I have no link for you because every local department does this on there own. I urge you to seek out and help you fire and police departments, they try to be there when we need them, so we should do the same! Thanks.

]]> By: MJ http://www.jakeludington.com/life/2009/how-to-get-a-free-kindle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23584 MJ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:53:52 +0000 http://www.jakeludington.com/life/?p=238#comment-23584 I support Donors Choose. As a public school teacher for 32 years (and still going strong), I know how budget cuts have hurt classrooms. I only received $600 to fund my kindergarten classroom for the year! This was all used for consumable items - pencils, paper, crayons glue etc. Many other classrooms face the same dilemma. Donors Choose helps me and other teachers get materials needed to improve the education of our students. I also support St. Jude. My oldest son worked there several summers ago. We took a tour of the hospital and were amazed by what we saw. My son was blessed by his experiences there. providing children the chance to improve their health without having to worry about the expense is truly wonderful. mj.coward[at]gmail.com I support Donors Choose. As a public school teacher for 32 years (and still going strong), I know how budget cuts have hurt classrooms. I only received $600 to fund my kindergarten classroom for the year! This was all used for consumable items – pencils, paper, crayons glue etc. Many other classrooms face the same dilemma. Donors Choose helps me and other teachers get materials needed to improve the education of our students.
I also support St. Jude. My oldest son worked there several summers ago. We took a tour of the hospital and were amazed by what we saw. My son was blessed by his experiences there. providing children the chance to improve their health without having to worry about the expense is truly wonderful.

mj.coward[at]gmail.com

]]> By: Annette Doggett http://www.jakeludington.com/life/2009/how-to-get-a-free-kindle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23583 Annette Doggett Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:48:59 +0000 http://www.jakeludington.com/life/?p=238#comment-23583 I feel that literacy programs are a worthy charity that we all should get behind. The charity that I would like to highlight here is First Book ,<a href="http://www.firstbook.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.firstbook.org</a>. The goal of First Book is to put books in the hands of children, so that they can have the opportunity to read. It is so important for children to develop a love of reading at an early age, because reading is a skill that is critical to their future success in school and beyond school, success in life. I would also like to suggest that anyone can volunteer at their local Elementary School or Library, to read aloud to young children. It is such a shame, that in the United States, that we have kids who are slipping through the cracks and are not living up to their potential. After all, what good is a Kindle if you can't read! I feel that literacy programs are a worthy charity that we all should get behind. The charity that I would like to highlight here is First Book ,http://www.firstbook.org. The goal of First Book is to put books in the hands of children, so that they can have the opportunity to read. It is so important for children to develop a love of reading at an early age, because reading is a skill that is critical to their future success in school and beyond school, success in life. I would also like to suggest that anyone can volunteer at their local Elementary School or Library, to read aloud to young children.
It is such a shame, that in the United States, that we have kids who are slipping through the cracks and are not living up to their potential. After all, what good is a Kindle if you can’t read!

]]> By: Ronald Stein http://www.jakeludington.com/life/2009/how-to-get-a-free-kindle-2/comment-page-1/#comment-23581 Ronald Stein Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:40:48 +0000 http://www.jakeludington.com/life/?p=238#comment-23581 In Tucson AZ, we have an organization that supports youth that cannot for one reason or another live at home. The idea is to help these young adults finish school and help them become self reliant individuals. Did you know that in Tucson 30 % of the youth in ninth grade will never graduate? Youth On Their Own, helps these kids finish school by helping them find jobs while living on their own. It supplies these kids with may items for daily survival such as clothing, free bus passes to get to work or school, and even house hold supplies for apartment living. I restore old computers and donate them so these kids can achieve equal levels of education along with their classmates. These items I have mentioned are given out free to these youth under a program run by Youth On Their Own. Major companies in Tucson also donate money to help our youth stay in school or even go to to technical schools after graduation. I feel the youth of our country is our future, and we need to help where we can. In Tucson AZ, we have an organization that supports youth that cannot for one reason or another live at home. The idea is to help these young adults finish school and help them become self reliant individuals. Did you know that in Tucson 30 % of the youth in ninth grade will never graduate? Youth On Their Own, helps these kids finish school by helping them find jobs while living on their own. It supplies these kids with may items for daily survival such as clothing, free bus passes to get to work or school, and even house hold supplies for apartment living. I restore old computers and donate them so these kids can achieve equal levels of education along with their classmates. These items I have mentioned are given out free to these youth under a program run by Youth On Their Own. Major companies in Tucson also donate money to help our youth stay in school or even go to to technical schools after graduation. I feel the youth of our country is our future, and we need to help where we can.

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