Small things can have a huge impact. As much as we enjoyed handing out free stuff at career fairs, we realized that we could make an even bigger impact by spending our money differently. Instead of investing in giveaways that end up cluttering landfills, we decided to invest in the long-term success of our communities and our world.
This is where you come in. We've chosen six deserving organizations as potential recipients of the funds we used to spend on promo items—but you get to decide who gets the money.
All you have to do is vote. Help us make a difference by voting for the organization you would like us to support. We'll be collecting votes until May 31, 2010, and announcing which organization received the most votes—and our donation—in June.
Ready to make an impact? Study up on each organization, and submit your vote below.
Boys and Girls Clubs of America®
For over 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America have been providing hope and opportunity to young people across the United States. Their mission is to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. They accomplish this goal by providing young people with a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences, hope, and opportunity—all while having fun. To date, Boys & Girls Clubs of America have positively impacted the lives of over 4.5 million boys and girls. Learn more at www.bgca.org.
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Feeding America® Feeding America is the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity with a mission to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage the country in the fight to end hunger. Each year, the Feeding America network provides food assistance to more than 25 million low-income people facing hunger in the United States, including more than nine million children and nearly three million seniors. Through their network of more than 200 food banks, Feeding America secures and distributes more than two billion pounds of donated food and grocery products annually and supports approximately 63,000 local charitable agencies that distribute food directly to Americans in need. Learn more at www.feedingamerica.org.
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International®
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research in the world. JDRF's mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with type 1 diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times or use a pump each day for the rest of their lives. Since its founding in 1970, JDRF has awarded more than $1.3 billion to diabetes research. Learn more at www.jdrf.org.
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Make-A-Wish Foundation®
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. A network of nearly 25,000 volunteers serve as wish granters, fundraisers, and special events assistants who bring support, strength, hope, and joy to children and their families. Since its humble beginnings, the organization has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon, granting wishes to more than 182,000 children around the world. Learn more at www.wish.org.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities®
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) makes an immediate, positive impact on children's lives through a global network of Chapters in 52 countries and regions and through three core programs: Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room, and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. They are also committed to education. Local Chapters award thousands of scholarships each year through RMHC U.S. Scholarships to students entering college across the United States. Learn more at www.rmhc.org.
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Special Olympics®
Special Olympics is a global nonprofit organization that reaches out to over 200 million people living with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968, Special Olympics strives to bring sports, education, and health programs to as many places as possible with the goal of improving lives and creating a more accepting world for us all. For people with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics is often the only place where they have an opportunity to participate in their communities and develop belief in themselves. Learn more at www.specialolympics.org. |
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