Toys of Hope - http:www.toysofhope.org Check out my choice for the homeless shelter. Then click on the banner above to see how you can help.
About 4 months ago, there was an article in the news paper 3 pages long about an organization Toys of Hope. In addition to toys they sponsor a number of programs, A literacy program, dental program, Adopt-A-Family, tutoring, music lessons, art lessons, summer camp,out for a day for the whole family, tennis lessons, and food and clothing. Melissa Doktofsky, founder of Toys of Hope, started in 1994. Her sole purpose was to provide toys, books, clothing, activities and other items to needy and homeless children and their families. The volunteers work for free.Toys of Hope is funded wholly by sponsors. Donations made are used to buy what a family needs. The charity works with case workers, churches, schools and libraries. The article said that they are getting more people in need than before and they are losing some of their sponsors. I called them and left a message in Dec. A woman named Debbie called me back on Dec 15, but I don't think she took me seriously and did not relay the message(scroll down to Dec 15) . Debbie, thought that this will cost them money and she kept telling me that they cannot donate.I told her that I paid for a World Changer mall and they did not have to( at the time non-profits had to pay.
This past Friday, I decided to try to contact them again, I have been paying 15.95 a month for 5 months now and really don't need to if it is in the hands of Toys of Hope. Besides, there is $300.00 in gas and $300.00 in groceries that I am sure they can use for themselves and for raffles. Well, I called and to my surprise I spoke to Melissa. What an amazing woman. I have heard and read very nice things about her and per our conversation I was really was impressed and agree with all that I heard. To tell you the truth, I call and talk to allot of non-profit organizations, whether it be the staff, volunteers or the CEO, I usually feel like I am rushed and not feeling that they are as nice as they should be. I know they are very busy and overworked and everything, but most of the time, they are just not very nice. this woman reminds me of Ginny. I hope that she does see this as a vehicle for their purpose. I would love to work with her and her organization. So, on that note, here is their site, if you want to check them out.
http:www.toysofhope.org Then then after you can get your own mall and see the power of you and your referrals shopping and making a difference. hit my banner above and get your World Changer mall. visit:
I am going to be selling raffle tickets for a Trikke. It is a bike that you ride like a scooter. It is so cool. I am giving the winner a TRIKKE and with the raffle money for the TRIKKE and raffles also for FREE gas and groceries, I want to be able to give Toys of Hope 10 TRIKK'S then start putting them in schools around Long Island, and around the world.
I am also doing a Hope Survival mission- I think that is what I will call it, unless Melissa has objections to that!
I will be collecting anything new
Toys, clothing, femine and personal hygine products, diapers , baby supplies, food, pet food, blankets, pillows, towels, shoes, coats, school supplies, anything that would help people in need!
I know most of us are struggling, but if we all ban together we can help each other.
On another note, I have been working on getting Aluminum Cans For Burned Children in 2 states to sign up under this website and also, Missing Chilren Recovery Foundation. I hope to hear from them this week. Also, hopefully a few other individuals that are not too sure if they want to save money on the things they buy, will figure it out this week. I also have a very nice guy that lives in California now looking at it, he used to live in Flushing Queens. I found him on facebook. He is trying to save an old Historical building, a movie theatre. this is a palace, called RKO Kieths. Please take the time to go to face book and sign the petition. I myself had some childhood memories there. I had my dance recitals there, not to mention many dates as a teenager in the balcony watching movies on the huge screen. they did turn it into a multiplex before it was closed. It has been closed for 20 years now, and many want to save it. It really is a beautiful historical piece of art. Many famous stars were there back in the day. It was very classy. -- Hopefully, we can get it back to its glory. Maybe, Power Mall it to Glory!
Click on my banner and see the presentation!
http://www.mypowermall.com/Biz/Home/158003
Also, check this out! http://www.togetherwecanchangetheworld.com/TWCCTWSong/158003
Brandon god bless you! I have known your presence now for 4 months. I always tell people about you, and many know you already. I wish I had got the chance to meet you. You are a fine young man. I really want to meet your mom, and tell her that she had done an amazing job making you into the person you had become. I still watch your video everyday to remind me what I am striving for........Your last wish! Love you little angel boy!
