May 2011
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Credit Card Company that Gives back?? It seems... →
JPMorgan Chase has given more than $600 million to nonprofit organizations over the past five years, focusing on community development, education, and arts and culture. In 2010, JPMorgan Chase and its Foundation gave more than $150 million through grants and sponsorships to thousands of not-for-profit organizations across 28 domestic markets and more than 25 countries abroad. It also supports...
December 2010
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Gifts that give back...
Tis the season for giving gifts, so why not make a charitable contribution at the same time? Here are a few gifts that keep on giving…
1. Embriodered Wool Belts- $70 (As seen in ‘Eat, Pray, Love’) Sales benefit fair-trade women’s cooperative in Peru. Visit http://www.harrietandleo.com/ for more information!
2. Schoolyard Pop: $14.00 Here’s a way to enjoy a delicious...
September 2010
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One way to find a worthy charity to donate to... →
To all of you out there who would like to donate to a charity but feel lost on how to find one with which you feel a strong connection that also uses the donations effectively… the website, www.charitynavigator.org can help! Charity Navigator is a nonprofit research group that evaluates charities based on how effectively they use donations. Go to the Advanced Search page, select the type of...
August 2010
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Interesting concept... →
This is an intersting concept… I eagerly await the results of this program as it could go either way. Those who believe in the good of humanity hope that these individuals will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity and use the cell phone as it is intended. However, we know that sometimes people disappoint. As someone who works in both the healthcare and social justice arena, I can...
July 2010
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Dining Out for Life International →
I thought it appropriate to begin my blog with an announcement pertaining to The Roper St. Francis Healthcare (RSFH) Ryan White Program, a wonderful HIV care program in Charleston, SC, that also happens to employ me. ;) Dining Out For Life will be held for the first time in this area in April 2011 with proceeds benefiting the RSFH-Ryan White Program!!
Dining Out For Life® is an annual,...
A little introduction...
I didn’t know the best way to introduce myself, so I found an old email of questions that should give a little insight…
1. What is your first name? Ella: I was named after my great grandmother; I have always gone by my middle name, Ashley, until recently I began going by Ella at work. My office only has 8 people in it, one of which was already named Ashley, so I was encouraged to go...
