Operation Chocolate-Covered Kindness
I always want to help others but often get bogged down in the thought that “I’m just one small person; how much help can I really be?”
And there are so many worthy causes out there that it’s easy to become discouraged and give up. People often get so overwhelmed at the vastness of the suffering that they’ll choose to do nothing because they can’t help with everything. (I’ve been guilty of this too.) Please don’t fall into this trap! Sure, you’re just one person, and you can’t do everything; but anything is better than nothing.
Currently, I’m involved with two charity projects: Africards and Project Pillows. But I’ve been so blessed in life that I feel like I really ought to do even more. A few weeks ago, I began brainstorming money-raising ideas. I love how some bloggers have held Blogger Bake Sales and debated holding one too. But then I thought about how much money would be lost due to shipping costs. There had to be something else… Another idea was to put together an e-cookbook. I still might do this; however the idea has its own drawbacks (the #1 drawback being I’d have no idea how to even start! Would I ask for submissions from readers? And what about copyright laws? Would anyone even buy my book?)
Then it hit me:
What about holding a Page View Charity Drive? What I’m hoping to do with this charity drive is to get as many page views as possible. More page views = more money raised. Then, at the end of the month, I’ll send all of the money over to one of my favorite charities, The Enough Project.
We bloggers talk incessantly about “perfect” meals and “delicious” foodie products. We spend hours browsing the expensive offerings at Whole Foods, making our meals as aesthetically-pleasing as possible, and photographing said meals with fancy digital cameras. But the people being helped by the Enough Project are happy to get ANY meal. And while people like me run for fun, others in the world are running because they have to in order to survive.
It really puts things in perspective and makes me want to help as much as I possibly can. I’m not going to set a goal amount, since I really have no idea what t expect. But no matter how much we end up raising, every little bit helps, and every little person can make a BIG difference!
Wow I love your idea and Chocolate. I have been to many of your pages this morning and came over from Gina’s referral from Choosing Raw…
I am hoping to have my e-book of Food Love recipes up on my blog next week…I did ask for submissions from readers for recipes and foods that they just Love to eat and make…they are not all raw or vegetarian, but they are filled with love and are fairly global.
I wanted to get some donations to UNICEF because I have no income right now and I had no trick or treaters with donation boxes come to my door this year.
Kind of small peanuts in my effort…but it is a start…and has become one of the most “fun” projects I have every worked on.
I wish you well. Good causes. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and helping others.
This is such a fantastic idea! I love it. Hopefully one day I will have enough readers of my blog to do something similar. Such an easy way to help others. I will definitely send people your way! Best of luck! Can’t wait to hear how it turns out!
Yay.. this is awesome. I will link to your blog today for sure!! 🙂
This is a great idea!! Why not promote your blog like this?!?!? It doesn’t cost anyone any money to view your blog and you can raise money for a worthy cause just by peole stopping by. Great Idea!!! Will certainly pass on the word!
Fantastic idea!!
This was so refreshing. I know I’m late but I’m glad to know there are bloggers out there who aren’t caught up in the “expensive organic Whole Foods superfood” lifestyle!