Practice Philanthropy at World Vision - #GiftCatalog Review and Giveaway

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I don't have everything I want, but I have everything I need.  I have a roof over my head, plenty of food, and have extra money to spare sometimes.  Not everyone has it so lucky.  

 

From early on, I've taught my kids the value of a dollar and how to be charitable.  I believe it's important to help others who aren't so fortunate.  There are people in this world who don't have even the basic necessities and I believe that it's only fair that everyone who can should help others in need.  One such company that considers those in need is World Vision.

 

This is my second year working with World Vision and I'm dazzled with its mission.  For those of you that are unfamiliar with World Vision's Gift Catalog, it's a wonderful resource for those who want to be socially responsible in gift giving. Since 1996, through the charitable purchases from the Gift Catalog, World Vision has helped millions of people in U.S. and around the world in poverty-stricken areas. Each purchase improves the quality of life for struggling children and families around the world. How does it work? Simply donate towards much needed supplies for the underprivileged. $50 will go towards the share of a cow, which will provide a family with 5,000 gallons of milk over the lifetime of the cow. $25 can go towards a sewing machine, lifting a woman out of poverty by using her skills as a seamstress. $100 can purchase a bicycle for a girl to help keep her safe from being assaulted or kidnapped on her way to school.

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There are more than 250 poverty-fighting gifts, ranging in price from $16 to $39,000 in the World Vision Gift Catalog.   If you prefer a tangible item in return for your donation, the Catalog has many beautiful, handcrafted items that will also benefit those in need. This holiday, consider purchasing from the World Vision 2015 Gift Catalog, where your purchases of hand-crafted gifts will go towards the Where Most Needed Fund, which supports a variety of World Vision's programs around the world.  To order from World Vision’s Gift Catalog, visit www.worldvisiongifts.org or call 855-WV-GIFTS.

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One such tangible gift is the Mango Wood Beaded Bracelet.  It's a beautiful jewelry piece but, best of all, it helps people in need. The bracelet is handcrafted in Indonesia.  One creative community on the island of Java makes these unique bracelets to help provide a sustainable income and care for their children. The artisan group is led by a mother.   This bracelet is top on my list of favorite jewelry pieces I've ever owned.  I love the multiple strands and colors of beadwork.  It can be worn as an accessory to complement almost any outfit.

 

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One person will win a Mango Wood Beaded Bracelet.

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