The Giving Tree

[Guest guest]

Dear All:

I wanted to share an idea with you... perhaps it is something you can use for

yourself, your family, and/or community. I put together a little project called

The Giving Tree. I round up all those who wish to participate, family, friends,

co-workers etc. and over a two week period the following occurs... For any meal

you would have eaten out, any expensive coffee purchased, or materialistic knick

knack you thought you could not live without, you donate that amount to The

Giving Tree. Example, rather than purchasing the $4 cup of coffee, I pledge that

amount. After the two weeks, you tally the leaves or pledges...and then those

funds are used for that which was pre-determined before the project began. For

example, I wanted to raise funds for an Austic Center. Our Giving Tree was made

up of just a few people, and raised $500 in two weeks. Together, we presented

the check and learned about their organization. This is something you can do

with your kids, or just by yourself as an awareness exercise, or for a charity

of choice. It's easy and fun. It comes to mind for those who are trying to save

for the JoG trip etc, or seeking creative ways to pay it forward. Perhaps this

isn't KAS-1 related, but is some off the beaten path way, I think it is.

 

Love:

Danielle

[Guest guest]

Hi all, this is a lovely idea. Have a look at an old Shel Silverstein book with

the same title- " The Giving Tree " It is a beautiful child's book, will make you

cry. Maybe you could use the book somehow in your work....

Happy November....

Shaun

, " iamwaitingmoon "

<iamwaitingmoon wrote:

>

> Dear All:

> I wanted to share an idea with you... perhaps it is something you can use for

yourself, your family, and/or community. I put together a little project called

The Giving Tree. I round up all those who wish to participate, family, friends,

co-workers etc. and over a two week period the following occurs... For any meal

you would have eaten out, any expensive coffee purchased, or materialistic knick

knack you thought you could not live without, you donate that amount to The

Giving Tree. Example, rather than purchasing the $4 cup of coffee, I pledge that

amount. After the two weeks, you tally the leaves or pledges...and then those

funds are used for that which was pre-determined before the project began. For

example, I wanted to raise funds for an Austic Center. Our Giving Tree was made

up of just a few people, and raised $500 in two weeks. Together, we presented

the check and learned about their organization. This is something you can do

with your kids, or just by yourself as an awareness exercise, or for a charity

of choice. It's easy and fun. It comes to mind for those who are trying to save

for the JoG trip etc, or seeking creative ways to pay it forward. Perhaps this

isn't KAS-1 related, but is some off the beaten path way, I think it is.

>

> Love:

> Danielle

>

[Guest guest]

Danielle,

 

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing. I've passed along to my family and

friends. And what a perfect time to try this out.

 

Bliss,

Maggie

 

, " iamwaitingmoon "

<iamwaitingmoon wrote:

>

> Dear All:

> I wanted to share an idea with you... perhaps it is something you can use for

yourself, your family, and/or community. I put together a little project called

The Giving Tree. I round up all those who wish to participate, family, friends,

co-workers etc. and over a two week period the following occurs... For any meal

you would have eaten out, any expensive coffee purchased, or materialistic knick

knack you thought you could not live without, you donate that amount to The

Giving Tree. Example, rather than purchasing the $4 cup of coffee, I pledge that

amount. After the two weeks, you tally the leaves or pledges...and then those

funds are used for that which was pre-determined before the project began. For

example, I wanted to raise funds for an Austic Center. Our Giving Tree was made

up of just a few people, and raised $500 in two weeks. Together, we presented

the check and learned about their organization. This is something you can do

with your kids, or just by yourself as an awareness exercise, or for a charity

of choice. It's easy and fun. It comes to mind for those who are trying to save

for the JoG trip etc, or seeking creative ways to pay it forward. Perhaps this

isn't KAS-1 related, but is some off the beaten path way, I think it is.

>

> Love:

> Danielle

>