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 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.

Continue

jessicaleigh — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:04:02 -0400

the capital campaign!Skirt! has partnered with A Working Woman In Need, Inc. for the “6000 Women Hand Up Challenge,” a giant push to help AWWIN expand its valuable professional services throughout the Southeast. $50 goes a long way – click on, sisters! 912.659.0241 or awwininc2.org.

Welcome

jessicaleigh — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:02:58 -0400

Hospice to Hilton Head Island. With a new facility right in the HeritageMedicalPracticeBuilding, the organization has expanded its services and is currently developing a cadre of caring volunteers. 460 William Hilton Parkway, HHI. 843.785.5901.

Upgrade

jessicaleigh — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:02:07 -0400

for Goodwill. By donating old computer equipment, you’re helping local folks with disabilities as well as keeping dangerous toxins out of the landfills. There’s a big bin in the JEA lobby for your convenience, 5111 Abercorn St., Savannah. 912.354.6611 or goodwillsavannahga.org.

Have

jessicaleigh — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:01:36 -0400

first dibs. As a volunteer at Dorca’s and Esther’s Thrift shop at 2414 Bull Street, you’ll have a bird’s eye view of the best merchandise and help Old Savannah City Mission raise funds for its good works. Retail experience preferred. Contact Connell Stiles at 912.232.1979 or oscm.org.