A Cause to Fight for

I mentioned my sister many times in my posts over this blog's duration and yes she is one terrific gal. In many ways we're opposite... I'm short and petite, she's well stout and tall, I'm an introvert, she's an extrovert... she is one of my biggest supporter and has said to me that opening my etsy shop and creating has definitely made me happier. I don't doubt that. So it's my turn to support her cause.

For the summer my sister is volunteering at the New York Asian Women's Center in NYC. Basically its a place where battered and troubled women can turn to for safety and a helping hand. She's in charge of a fundraising section of a dinner party hosted by them and other groups. Truth is she may have the hardest job. I see her emailing and constantly calling big and small companies to donate something for the cause. She deals with a lot of rejection and it was really depressing to her as she felt like she failed in her cause... then out of the blue Barnes and Nobles replied they could give out two $20 gift certificates. It was small... but it was more then enough to make her giddy and renew her confidence.

I've been on the other end where people ask me to donate and I always wish if I had enough money I'd donate to them all. One cause is not better or more worthy of money/time/attention then any other cause. People generally donate towards a cause that has hit close to home like a certain medical condition or disease or situation. In this case it was something that hit close to home because our mom was subjected to years of mental and physical abuse to our father who she thankfully divorce and lives far away from. She doesn't say much about it and I don't blame her. I'm donating 150 cards of a special design to their raffle bags. I have no money to donate but I do have my time and skill... it is small but it is something...

If you're interested or want more information you can email her at scherazarde@gmail.com.

Until next time... helping one is the same as helping all...