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News You Can Use November 2011
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Dear Michele,
'Tis The Season of Giving
We make a living by what we get,
we make a life by what we give. Winston Churchill
This year, with much uncertainty in the world, instead of giving "stuff," help create a positive force and give a gift that improves lives. Give the opportunity to further a young women's education or the chance for a family to become self-sufficient through access to clean water. The Foundation works with amazing organizations everyday, and through your generosity we are that positive changing force.
Here are some gift ideas with lasting benefits:
- Help a young women in Burkina Faso further her education by giving a Donation Certificate to the NEEED Scholarship Program. Click here to see the beautiful faces of current recipients.
- One Family Well can help multiple families access clean water for a kitchen garden, cooking, drinking and hygiene. The cost of $150 seems so minor when compared to the gift of helping a family gain their independence. Give a Donation Certificate for One Family Well or for an amount of your choice.
- Most likely this year you will be giving other things as well, in that case you can support The Foundation by using iGive when you shop online. There is no additional cost to you and it couldn't be any easier. Simple click here for a direct link. Every time you shop at one of over 900 stores, those stores will be donating to The Foundation.
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Foundation Night at the Dublin Conference
Our most sought after live auction items are the B&B stays with club members in their homes. If you live in an interesting place and are willing to share your home for a few nights, you could be a treasured Live Auction contributor! If you have other items for the Live Auction please contact VP-Ann De Simoni at .
We're looking forward to seeing you "Over The Rainbow" at The Foundation Night, Friday March 23, 2012. Click here for more details.
Lucky Leprechaun Limerick
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Over the Rainbow there's never a care,
So come all ye ladies, lovely and fair,
Sing a song or drink a pint,
Auctions galore on the night,
We hope lots of funds to raise and share!
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Over the Rainbow is not to be missed
Our lucky dip will have a new twist
Balloons to pop
Prizes non-stop
Don't worry you'll get the gist!
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 Friendship Quilt 2012
"Sweet Water"
Isn't it Beautiful! This quilt was designed from 70 blocks, from 53 individuals and 26 different clubs. Quilt tickets are available on The Foundation Website to start selling within your club, and with friends and family. This quilt will be auctioned off in Dublin at the annual FAWCO conference. The proceeds from the quilt will go towards The Foundation and its many programs and projects. Thank you again Roberta Zollner and all 53 contributors for another amazing quilt!
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The Foundation wants to reach 1000 "likes" on Facebook. Please click on the link above and "like" us by clicking the like button.
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2012 Development Grants and Education Awards
Guidelines, applications and additional information are available on The Foundation website.
 
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Does Your or Your Husband's Company Have a Matching Gift Program?
If yes, then it's most often a simple process. Usually the forms are on a companies internal website or you can contact the Human Resources Department. The FAWCO Foundation EIN number is: 43 607 5073. A list of some qualified companies can be found on The Foundation's website.
Help The Foundation Double its success!
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Promote "The Gift of Giving" with your club members and let them know about The Foundation's 