Those of you who know my husband and I also know that we are active in many charities in our community. One of our favorite organizations, Collin County Children's Advocacy Center, is having their annual fundraiser gala on April 21st. Thanks to John Lowery of Wellstone communities, the center's goal of raising 1 million dollars in 1 night is almost a reality. Wellstone is the Title Sponsor of the event with a contribution of $100,000. Jay Leno is featured as the guest MC and the event has sold out! We are so fortunate to have wonderful people in our lives who support our causes. The children of Collin County will also have a better place to call home. The CCCAC offers hope for abused children of all ages and color as abuse can happen to anyone. You can help by supporting the organization through donations of clothes (the Rainbow room is where abused children can pick out new clothes and toys as they often leave their home without anything. The center currently needs t-shirts, shorts, and diaper rash cream. Yes, babies are often victims of sexual and physical abuse), gift cards, or cash on their website.
Thanks for posting this, Bag Snob. I like to learn about worthy causes out there and will make a donation. Here's one that you might want to look into - Common Ground Relief in New Orleans. They've set up several shelters for Katrina victims who continue to be homeless and jobless, and eagerly accept donations of clothing, shoes, accessories, children's items, etc.
There's an amazing group of people behind this organization, and if you or anyone else who posts here has bags or clothing in the back of the closet that could use a new home, please consider sending them off to Common Ground. All donations are tax-deductible and you'll be helping out a lot of displaced people who will truly appreciate it. A friend turned me on to them and I can't tell you how good it felt to ship off a ton of clothes, bags and shoes, knowing they'd be doing more for the people in the shelter than they ever did for me. And purging the closet makes lots of room for new bags! www.commongroundrelief.org