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12 05, 2009

Bullseye Gives is a Win for Target

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T01:47:30+00:00May 12, 2009|charity, community, giving back, Target|Comments Off on Bullseye Gives is a Win for Target

I just love corporations with compassion. Today I came across a blog regarding the Target charity promotion on Facebook, which is part of Target’s Community Outreach program. The promotion is called Bullseye Gives and is hosted on the Target Facebook page. To participate in the challenge, everyone is invited to the Facebook page where they can help decide how Target should allocate $3 million among 10 charities. Each charity will receive a donation. The amount of the donation will be determined by the percentage of votes each charity receives. Charities include: Breast Cancer Research Foundations Operation Gratitude Feeding America Parent Teacher Association (PTA) HandsOn Network Red Cross Kids In Need Salvation Army National Park Foundation St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital You can cast one vote per day until May 25. Happy voting!

25 11, 2008

Give thanks by getting involved in a charitable pursuit.

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T02:12:50+00:00November 25, 2008|Barbara Fergus, charity, passions, philanthropy, Real You Incorporated, Thanksgiving|Comments Off on Give thanks by getting involved in a charitable pursuit.

As Thanksgiving approaches, we are once again reminded of the many reasons to be thankful. Even in trying economic times such as these, it’s almost always the case that we can look around and see others who are indeed less fortunate. As always, there are a myriad of ways to give back to your community, but the best way to channel your time, energy and resources is to follow your heart. In other words, identify problems in your community or the world that are important to you. So, my challenge to you is to pick three areas where your gifts could shine. Then, seek out organizations in your community that serve at least one of your chosen areas. Go to the Web site, contact the organization and start giving your time and resources in a way that demonstrates how truly thankful you are. Barbara Fergus, [...]

11 09, 2008

There Are 1,010,400 Charities. Find Out How Your Business Can Help.

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T02:17:09+00:00September 11, 2008|Andy Warhol exhibit, Betty's Fine Food and Spirits, charity, Jeni's Ice Creams, Ologie, Real You Incorporated, Smith Barney, Surly Girl, Tip Top, Wexner Center for the Arts|Comments Off on There Are 1,010,400 Charities. Find Out How Your Business Can Help.

There are more than one million charities out there that could use you as a supporter, so consider pairing up with a local or national charity that fits your personality and passions—it’s a truly rewarding experience! I genuinely believe in giving back to the community, and I have a passion for the arts. This combination compelled me to become one of the founding donors for the Wexner Center for the Arts. If you’d like to meet other like-minded women, I will be hosting a panel at the Wexner Center, in Columbus, Ohio, next Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6-8 p.m. about how women have a unique ability to infuse philanthropy into their business. You’ll meet some of the women in the book and some new faces including Bev Bethge of Ologie, Jeni Britton of Jeni’s Ice Creams, Kim Holzer of Smith Barney, and Elizabeth Lessner of [...]

9 07, 2008

Pursue Your Charitable Passion

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T13:29:47+00:00July 9, 2008|charity, giving, passions, Real You Incorporated, volunteer, Wexner Center for the Arts, women business owners|Comments Off on Pursue Your Charitable Passion

If you’re not engaged in a charitable pursuit, follow your heart to get there. Pay attention to the needs in your community, and when it feels right, respond. Pick three areas where your gifts could shine. Then, seek out organizations in your community that serve at least one of your chosen areas. Write them down, and check out their Web sites. Better yet, refer to http://www.volunteermatch.org/ for more ideas. I’m a huge believer in giving back, and I make sure it’s part of my business and personal life. One of my many loves is the arts, and that’s why I’m a founding donor of the Wexner Center for the Arts. I will be hosting a panel discussion with five other notable women from the Columbus business community, including four from the book, at the Wexner Center at a date TBA. We’ll be discussing how women [...]