Ten Causes to Give to Generously
A couple years ago, I was asked by a wonderful individual who are the top ten charities we give to...
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by Elisa | Dec 2, 2015 | Art of Advocacy, Good Charities, Helping that Doesn't Hurt, Seeking Justice, Ways to Make a Difference | 0 |
A couple years ago, I was asked by a wonderful individual who are the top ten charities we give to...
Read Moreby Elisa | Feb 1, 2013 | Human Trafficking, Ways to Make a Difference | 2 |
This post is specifically written for those who are doing 2013 Action: Little Black Dress, to help support you, brave you, on this challenge you have embarked upon. If you are doing this and I am not aware, please let me know so...
Read Moreby Elisa | Dec 11, 2012 | Ethical Fashion, Fair Trade Products, Good Charities, Ways to Make a Difference | 0 |
Give a Meaningful Gift this Christmas This is a guest post by Melanie Johnston. Originally from Tennessee, a vegan into tennis and journalism, Melanie is now with the Air Force studying linguistics. She has a lot of dreams,...
Read Moreby Elisa | Aug 6, 2012 | Ethical Fashion, Fair Trade Products, Good Charities, Helping that Doesn't Hurt, Ways to Make a Difference | 1 |
The first part of this post was taken from Rediscovering Social Justice: A Year of Awareness, a blog written by two students, one studying law and the other interior design. They wanted to do something good, so they are spending...
Read Moreby Elisa | Jun 7, 2012 | Art of Advocacy, Fair Trade Products, Poverty, Ways to Make a Difference | 1 |
This past Winter/Spring, I elected to wear the same dress. The very same one. Every day. Every day...
Read Moreby Elisa | Feb 19, 2012 | Art of Advocacy, Poverty, Seeking Justice, Ways to Make a Difference | 0 |
Its been two weeks now: Pink tights. Black tights. Black and blue stripped tights. Red sash, blue sash, green belt, pink belt. Red leggings. Gray leggings. No leggings, jeans! Its hard to be original when you wear the same thing...
Read Moreby Elisa | Feb 9, 2012 | Good Charities | 4 |
2017 Update: I’ve researched plenty of other crowdfunding platforms and used a few others since then too. But fundraising with Crowdrise is still my go-to. (I also use Generosity.com occasionally too.) Also, notably, below...
Read Moreby Elisa | Jan 16, 2012 | Fair Trade Products, Ways to Make a Difference | 0 |
Last week I posted on the new action I will be trying out for you in February. Afterwords I will review it, describing every gory detail. Although I know you like me to go first, I am hoping we can grow our influence by having...
Read Moreby Elisa | Oct 16, 2011 | Art of Advocacy, Good Charities, Helping that Doesn't Hurt, Poverty, Ways to Make a Difference | 3 |
Food For Hunger Last year it was water. This year it is food. I’m wondering if next year will be air? Are we covering the fundamental elements for survival? Regardless, today thousands of bloggers (those people who have so...
Read Moreby Elisa | Aug 25, 2011 | Global Health, Good Charities, Ways to Make a Difference | 1 |
One of the things we like most at the Average Advocate is when we hear a great story of an average person who begins to care then act, even when they don’t really know how to make a difference. This one kid, Austin...
Read Moreby Elisa | Jul 21, 2011 | Good Charities, Helping that Doesn't Hurt, Poverty, United States, Ways to Make a Difference | 0 |
Today I took a woman out to coffee. This was actually the second time I went out the coffee that day, coffee and breakfast with my dad. In the morning we were musing about how we just can’t give to everything, while...
Read Moreby Elisa | Mar 12, 2011 | Clean Water, Fair Trade Products, Ways to Make a Difference | 0 |
So guess what? I did not drink coffee, soda, juice, wine, etc… for two whole weeks! I had a...
Read MoreLike you might be, I’m a busy parent, a leader of some, and I even burnt-out while doing world changing things (surprise!). I re-calibrated. I’ve brushed-off, grown a little, and now use my experiences (both the good and bad) to continue empowering you to make a difference–but while also guiding you be more fully alive. Sound good? > Let’s do this!
Curious about the intersection between justice and your everday life? This 21-point manifesto is a great starting place to challenge yourself! Mulitple desgins, print your favorite, and begin living daily each day.
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