World Ark Magazine - March/April 2009 - (Page 39) department name Giving resources, Giving Self Host a Meal to Help End Hunger Change l l Your World! Host a meal to raise funds for Heifer Visit Heifer.org daily in April for meal and event ideas, and to see partners, celebrities and surprises! Post your event on our interactive map Use the “tell-a-friend” feature to spread the word about this important campaign Put our campaign banner on websites Use the online tool Team Heifer to set fundraising goals and track your progress Involve your company, congregation and friends Celebrate! or six decades, Heifer International has helped millions of impoverished families acquire and raise animals, and then watched as they passed on the gift of their new skills and the animal offspring to neighbors in need. This simple act—often performed in emotional and poignant ceremonies—has transformed countless lives and communities. This April, in almost 200 Passing on the Gift ceremonies in towns and villages from Nepal to Ecuador, families will pass on dairy goats, alpacas and other animals to help more families begin on the road to self-reliance. Heifer supporters—like you—can join in this global event. Heifer is asking you to start a new chain of Passing on the Gift by hosting a fundraising meal in April. It’s easy—and fun. Host it in your home, with your congregation, in your workplace or at your favorite community gathering spot. Serve international food, local and organic food, or make it a potluck or pizza party. Make it coffee, tea, dessert or pub time. Just get together with friends and help us celebrate—and help us raise funds to give new families a life of hope. If you can’t host a meal, you can simply donate. For free resources that include fundraising tips and ideas, visit Heifer.org or call (800) 422-0474. F l l l l Visit Heifer.org/april daily in April to see partners, celebrities and surprises! l l w w w. h e i f e r. o r g march/apri l 2009 | worl d ark 39 http://www.heifer.org http://www.heifer.org http://www.Heifer.org/april http://www.Heifer.org/april http://www.heifer.org
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