Are you as appalled as I am?

[bmccasland]

I thought of this thread while I was talking to my Mom over the weekend.

Somewhere along the way in the conversation, Christmas gifts came up, and she asked what I thought about the idea of giving each other donations to charity - with the economy being what it is, and that she doesn't actually need anything. I told her I liked the idea, but she left it up to me on who to sponsor for her. Mummy Dearest lives in Austin, TX, so I'd like to sponsor something over there - any ideas?

[Aggie_Ama]

Beth- These are all local to Austin. They get a lot of community shout outs from radio/fun runs but still do a lot of good and everyone needs donations.

Caritas of Austin is a good all around organization that helps those who need it.

Our local Meals on Wheels can always use a helping hand or penny, they are constantly needing volunteers and money. The gas prices last summer really had them worried if they could help those who needed a meal.

There is HAMM they provide health care/insurance to our thriving music scene.

In high school my local bowling organization always adopted a family from Any Baby Can.

[bmccasland]

Beth- These are all local to Austin. They get a lot of community shout outs from radio/fun runs but still do a lot of good and everyone needs donations.

Aggie Ama - Thank you for the info, that helps a lot!

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Now back to our regularly scheduled soap box meyhem

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[Aggie_Ama]

Aggie Ama - Thank you for the info, that helps a lot!

You're welcome those are the only ones I could think of although we have a ton, maybe one is suitable to your mom. I didn't realize your mom was here, I thought SA for some reason.