Charities

If you would like to run a charity, set up a charity, or give time/blood/etc., Donate something to someone, or the domain etc.
We will be happy to help you find a way to do this, or help you.

If you have already run a charity, set up a charity, or give time/blood/etc., Donated something to someone, or the domain etc. and the DC doesn't know about it.

Current Community Service

Red Cross - National Blood Drive (September 1st - October 31st)
Mission:	In the face of such humbling acts of nature such as Hurricane Ike, we mere mortals are moved to action. Many of our neighbors, our friends, and our relatives are away from their homes. Some are without electricity. Some have substantial damage to property. And some are simply stranded, flooded and forced to wait for assistance. The Camarilla has long had history of being not only a social organization, but a charitable one. However, when it hits home like hurricanes do in the South Central region, it is when the Camarilla shines best, helping others both within and without the Camarilla. We, as a region, could take pride in coming together over Hurricane Katrina to assist in various ways to our neighbors and friends. And now, we, as a region, can take pride in coming together to assist again
Web Site:	http://www.lifeshare.org/donating/center_shreveport_bossier.htm or http://www.redcross.org/
How to help:	Go to your local blood drive location and donate by giving blood. Volunteer at your local red cross shelter or by going online to make monetary donations to red cross.
Prestige:	1. Blood Drive 25 R - Donating to a Blood Drive 10 R - Transportation of others and Support 2. Volunteered Time 5R per hour up to 30R max 3. Monetary Donations http://www.redcross.org Option 1 - Donate Online 5R - $15 10R - $30 Option 2 - Domain Donations At your local event or game, your coordinator can take your donations for you with the same qualifiers - 5R - $15 10R - $30

Toys For Tots (Ending December 20th)
Mission:	The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help needy children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation's most valuable natural resources - our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future
Web Site:	http://www.toysfortots.org/
How to help:	Donating Newly Wrapped toys to your local drop off designations.
Prestige:	Toy held in one hand - 1G Toy fits inside shoe box - 2G Toy larger than a shoe box - 4G Toys with Coordinator discretion - 5G (electronic toys, large toys, exceptional value)

Shreveport Bossier Rescue Mission (November 1st - December 31st)
Mission:	The Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission has served as a beacon of hope to the homeless and hurting in the Shreveport-Bossier community for more than 51 years and its arms are outstretched even wider today because the need is even greater. The Purpose of the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission is to help people in need especially the homeless and disadvantaged.
Web Site:	http://www.sbrescuemission.com/donate.php
How to help:	If you are in a Domain other than Shreveport and wish to participate, speak with your DC or myself at retreatingapathy@gmail.com for opportunities near you.
Prestige:	The prestige breakdown for the items listed there by November 1st.

Feeding America (November 1st - December 31st)
Mission:	*Feeding America is the nation's leading charitable hunger-relief organization:* *A network of more than 200 member food banks and food-rescue organizations* *Serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.* *The Feeding America network secures and distributes more than 2 billion pounds of donated food and grocery products annually.*
Web Site:	http://www.FeedingAmerica.org
How to help:	Hunger is a widespread problem during the best of times, but never more present than in times of disaster and crisis. This Holiday Season I would like to offer the Region and beyond the opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of those in need.
Prestige:	Online Donations 1.00 Online Donation = 20 lbs of food = 1R In-person Donation of food to a local Food Bank. Canned vegetables, canned meats (tuna, chicken, ham, etc.), canned soups, canned fruits - 1R each Dry pasta (bag or box) - 1R each Peanut Butter - 2R each Rice (bag or box), Beans (dry/ bagged) - 2R each Instant Oatmeal - 2R each box Cereal - 2R per bag or box Family sized box of crackers/ cookies - 2R each Industrial (6 lb) sized canned goods - 4R each Donations of Time. 5R per hour.

Past Community Service

Box Tops for Education Program
Mission:	To help Elementary School's raise money for their P.E. Department. Each coupon is worth $.10 when the school donates them.
Web Site:	http://www.boxtops4education.com
How to help:	See http://www.boxtops4education.com/downloads/global/products.pdf for the list of acceptable Box Tops coupons.

Ronald McDonald House - Pull Tab Program
Mission:	Ronald McDonald House Charities of Monroe, Louisiana, Inc. provides a "home away from home" for families with seriously ill children receiving inpatient or outpatient treatment in a local hospital.
Web Site:	http://www.rmhc.com
How to help:	Collect clean pull tabs from soda cans.

Goodwill Industries
Mission:	Goodwill Industries of Northern Louisiana is a not for profit agency specializing in employment training and job placement services. We serve individuals who have physical or mental disabilities, as well as people who face other barriers to entering the competitive labor market. It is our goal to prudently expand our programs and services as dictated by both client needs and community needs.
Web Site:	http://www.nlagoodwill.org
How to help:	Donating Clothes to your local goodwill store or drop off.

American Forests
Mission:	American Forests works to protect, restore and enhance the natural capital of trees and forests. Healthy forests filter water, remove air pollution, sequester carbon, and provide homes for wildlife. They help to plant trees to restore areas damaged by wildfire, where critical wildlife habitat has been lost, and to clean our air and water.
Web Site:	http://www.americanforests.org/planttrees/
How to help:	Donate trees where they are most needed / Donate trees to a specific American Forests project - via online dontations. One done Email a copy of your receipt to saracate@gmail.com (SW ARC Charities). Donating Time: Clean it up! Join in a beach clean up, pick up trash from the park, or get rid of all that garbage on the side of the road.

Regional Toys for Tots Drive
Mission:	The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help needy children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation's most valuable natural resources - our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future
Web Site:	http://www.toysfortots.org/
How to help:	Donating Newly Wrapped toys to your local drop off designations.

Recycling
Mission:	In order to accomplish this, we have developed a wide array of projects and programs geared towards improving our community. Annual clean-ups such as the Great American Clean-Up are complemented by monthly cleanups organized by special groups. The Neighborhood Program provides educational materials and equipment allowing homeowners to improve the appearance of their property. Recycling programs like Telephone Book and Christmas Trees save valuable space in our landfill as well as educating the public about the importance of recycling. We are especially excited about our new program with the Home Depot Foundation, Neighbor woods. This program will help preserve our declining urban forest.
Web Site:	http://www.shreveportgreen.org/recycling/index.cfm
How to help:	Recycle aluminum cans (or other materials) and turn in receipts.

Northern Louisiana Humane Association
Mission:	The Northern Louisiana Humane Association is committed to promoting humane treatment of animals, finding good homes for stray or abandoned dogs and cats, educating the public about their responsibility to help control the pet population and providing treatment and care to ensure the well being of animals in our community.
Web Site:	http://www.hsnwla.org
How to help:	http://www.hsnwla.org/?cat=21 (See website for many details).

America's Second Harvest/Feeding American
Mission:	America's Second Harvest is the nation's largest charitable hunger-relief organization. Each year, the America's Second Harvest Network provides food assistance to more than 25 million low-income hungry people in the United States, including more than 9 million children and nearly 3 million seniors. They are a network of more than 200 member food banks and food-rescue organizations that serve all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Web Site:	http://www.secondharvest.org
How to help:	Donation of Canned Goods in person: Find a Donation site near you. Drop off Canned Goods, or arrange with a friend to drop off goods together or Have a staff member sign off on your donation. Donation of Goods online: Donate Food by selecting one of the online options. Complete the online information to donate. Donation of Time: Find a volunteer center near you or Have a staff member at the center sign off that you helped out for however long.

Summer Craze for Back to School Days
Mission:	The mission of Back to School Drive is to provide new school supplies, lunch boxes, and backpacks to less fortunate children in the School Districts.
Web Site:	http://www.changingthepresent.org/gift/18661/back_to_school
How to help:	Online: At this site, your donation of 5.00 provides a child with a basic back to school kit. The items will differ based on the age of the child. For every 5.00 Back to school kit donation, you will receive 5R prestige. This is a secure site and an excellent way to make a difference if your time is limited. You will be provided with an email confirmation of donation. Locally: Donation of items locally. For the sake of continuity, this will be the master list of item values. 1R Items Spiral notebooks not listed elsewhere Box/bag of #2 Pencils (12-24 Count) Box/bag of Pens (blue, black or red) (12 Count) All non-spiral notebooks Construction paper All folders with or without fasteners Box of Staples Elmer's or School Glue 2pk glue sticks 8ct or larger Colored Pencils Ruler "12" Inches no foldable 8-24ct Crayons 100 ct or larger loose leaf lined paper Pkg of Pencil top erasers 3R Items 3 ring binders Simple 4 function calculators 48 ct. or larger Box of Crayons 5" School Scissors\5" Safety Scissors Large box of facial tissues Pack of Dry Erase Markers Plastic School Pencil Box or 3 ring zippered pencil 1" binders with view front and inside pockets Ream of Paper (any type) Staplers 10 ct or larger colored markers ( non- permanent) Hand sanitizer no sample or trial sizes Disinfectant wipes/clothes ( example: Clorox), no sample or trial sizes 7R Items Backpacks Lunch boxes Book bags/satchels Time: Donation of your time. There are few things more valuable than time. This can be earned in several ways. Gathering the items for your Domain, delivering them to the school of your Domain's choice or volunteering at a local school or head start program in your area. This time will need to be verified with your Domain Coordinator. Domain Coordinators Please include what the time donation consisted of in your reports. Remember 1 hour of time donated to a Camarilla Charity Drive = 5R