Become

mlalonde — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:48:28 -0400

inspired by Miss Landmine. The pageant celebrates women who have survived landmine explosions, promoting pride and empowerment in beauty, disability, and global awareness. Go to www.miss-landmine.org for photos and news, Miss Landmine t-shirt profits from www.greerchicago.com go to the project.

Post

mlalonde — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:46:12 -0400

your panties for peace. Burmese women have endured rape and systemic sexual violence at the hands of the military. The Panties for Peace campaign, launched by women in Burma, plays on regime leaders’ superstitious fear that contact with a woman’s underpants will rob them of their power. Women around the world are asked to post their panties to local Burmese embassies. Find addresses at www.pantiesforpeace.info.

Help

mlalonde — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:45:39 -0400

Women WIN by supporting the Women’s Information Network. This nonprofit organization helps pro-choice, Democratic women succeed in Washington by providing them with important opportunities for networking and jobs. By visiting www.winonline.org, you can donate to or learn more about this organization and be one of the many women helping other women make a political difference!

Support

mlalonde — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:44:38 -0400

the Pro-Choice Education Project. This summer, twenty ladies are pedaling from New Orleans to New York City on the PCEP’s Wanderlust Bike Tour to hear and document women’s stories of defending and promoting reproductive justice. Support the tour by donating funds or items from the tour’s wish list online at www.protectchoice.org.

Protect

mlalonde — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:44:05 -0400

your kids from harmful halogenated fire retardants. According to Friends of the Earth (www.foe.org), 56% of all infant carriers, 44% of all car seats, 40% of all strollers and 19% of all portable cribs were found to have high levels of halogenated fire retardants, which have been linked health problems as serious as cancer. Join www.momsrising.org in a petition to get Graco, a huge manufacturer of products like these, to stop using halogenated fire retardants in their products.

Nominate

hannah t — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:39:19 -0400

someone with a giving heart for the 2008 National Philanthropy Day Awards hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Awards are given in nine categories and nominations must be postmarked by August 15. To complete a form, visit AFP-Charlotte.org.

Fly

hannah t — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:29:02 -0400

a flag in support of gay pride at the annual Pride Charlotte festival uptown on July 26. This event empowers all LGBT people and allied friends to stand both as unique individuals and together as a community and social force. So, come out (literally!) for an afternoon of food, music, and spoken word. Details at PrideCharlotte.com.

Get

hannah t — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:27:43 -0400

your derrière in gear for 24 Hours of Booty, the official road cycling event of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Register to become a rider for $45 and support an extraordinary cause to raise awareness and funds to beat cancer. The communal-camping, cancer-kicking, booty-bonding ride begins July 25 at 7pm and ends July 26 at 7pm. Visit 24HoursofBooty.org to register.

Learn

hannah t — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:26:52 -0400

about the growing strain on local hunger and poverty-fighting agencies as rising food and gas prices force agencies to turn our local community away. Find out how you can donate or volunteer your time by calling Marilyn Marks of the Society of St. Andrew at 704.553.1730.

Give

hannah t — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:25:59 -0400

blood to the Fuel for Life summer campaign hosted by the Community Blood Center for the Carolinas, and be automatically entered to win $50 and $500 gas cards each month this summer. The center provides more than 90 percent of the blood used in the Charlotte metro area to 14 area hospitals. Visit CBCC.us to learn more.