Daniel Gilyeat is a Marine who lost his leg in Iraq and works diligently to raise awareness for Veteran issues and has assisted in the raising of thousands of dollars for organizations such as Homes For Heroes, Wounded Warriors, and Semper Fi Fund to name a few. The purpose of the www.OperationPayback.org is to compliment these original endeavors and have more control in the direction of funds. Millions of Veterans have served this country and many have made the ultimate sacrifice. Please help us in our effort to make sure that "No Vet is Left Behind".
Visit www.OperationPayback.org for inspiring videos and photos of Dan's current Tour of Duty walking 513 miles in 26 days for Veterans.
 American Majority Incorporated is a non-partisan political training institute whose mission is to train and equip a national network of leadership committed to individual freedom through limited government and the free market. Advocating true federalism, American Majority believes that national change begins at the state and local level. Toward that end, American Majority will build a national network of leaders and grassroots advocates who aspire to increase freedom for individuals, families, the maketplace, and our nation.
The Patriots’ Run is an annual event held to commemorate the tragic events of September 11th 2001. With this event we remember, not only those victims who were lost, but also those soldiers, police, firefighters and others who served this country both on that day and every day thereafter. In this way we honor all the people who work to insure that this tragedy never repeats itself.
See pictures of the soldiers in Iraq running at the same time as in Olathe, KS
Red Echo Group/Films For Youth
“Let’s Make a Movie” is an after school program that takes Kansas City’s urban youth, between the ages of 10 and 16, through the entire movie-making process. The group of 14 kids brainstorm an idea, create characters, improvise dialog, and write a story. They participate in breakout acting exercises, audition for parts, and are cast in the roles they themselves created!
Here are a couple of award-winning PSA videos produced for Indian Trail Junior High in Olathe, Kansas on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwV3ekDwLGI | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEGsGV28zUk&feature=user
SuccessFoundation.org
One of the leaders in our company is Jeff Olson, best-selling author of The Slight Edge. Sometimes one book can make all the difference in your life. He has written a new book called Success for Teens. Success for Teens has an immense goal: transitioning teens from passively waiting for life to happen to understanding they can—and, in fact, must—pursue their dreams now. This book tells them how they can begin.
Visit Thank A Soldier to show our service men & women of all branches that we support them and appreciate the sacrifices they make every day for our countries and for all of us who are blessed to live in a free world.
Here is a great example of someone using their time and resources to help others:
Fertile Ground is a non-profit organization founded by Darnell Self and Michael Humes. Fertile Ground was established to allow others to experience the power of giving....for true abundance comes from giving back!
For many years they have been contributing their time, money, and knowledge throughout North America and abroad. As they have travelled around the world many people have expressed an interest in wanting to help others. By making a donation to Fertile Ground, you are helping to impact lives across the world.
Darnell & Michael have also helped to feed, clothe, educate and empower the homeless for many years. They have provided school supplies for children in local communities as well as the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Together with your support we are able to provide so much more. No donation is too small or too large. Together, we can all impact the world. Make a giving decision with an organization you can trust!
There are many great
ways to get involved and share optimism.
Contact your elected
officials and let them
know you appreciate them
when they make appropriate
decisions and encourage
them to continue their good
work. |
Congress.org |
How to contact your elected officials |
WritingBusinessLetters.com |
Addressing business letters to officials |
There are many wonderful
compassionate organizations
making a positive impact in this world. Learn
about their efforts to share optimism and support them. |
American Stroke Foundation |
American Stroke Foundation Mission:
To empower stroke survivors and their families to overcome ongoing challenges of life after stroke and rejuvenate their lives.
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America Supports You |
America Supports You spotlights what Americans are doing all across the land, encourages others to join the team and allows all to tell their stories by giving voice and visibility to their efforts. |
Alcoholics Anonymous |
The General Service Office
is the international office serving AA in the
US/Canada |
American Majority |
American Majority Incorporated is a non-partisan political training institute whose mission is to train and equip a national network of leadership committed to individual freedom through limited government and the free market. Advocating true federalism, American Majority believes that national change begins at the state and local level. Toward that end, American Majority will build a national network of leaders and grassroots advocates who aspire to increase freedom for individuals, families, the maketplace, and our nation. |
American
Red Cross |
There is
a wide variety of volunteer
opportunities at the Red
Cross to support all of
the organization's services.
People who wish to volunteer
should contact their local
American Red Cross chapter
because the vast majority
of volunteer opportunities
are typically found within
an individual's local community.
International disaster
relief workers are drawn
from a pool of paid and
volunteer staff with extensive
prior experience. |
A Million Thanks |
A Million Thanks is a year-round campaign to show our U.S. Military Men and Women, past and present, our appreciation for their sacrifices, dedication, and service to our country through our letters, emails, cards, prayers, and thoughts. |
CoatsForKids KC
|
Join NewsRadio 980 KMBZ and share in the spirit of the holidays with “Coats for Kids” 2009. This winter thousands of children in the Kansas City area have outgrown their coat, have a worn out coat or no coat at all to wear.
Last year with your help we collected nearly 10,000 coats. This year we hope to collect even more. Drop off your coats at any Pride Cleaners location now through December 11th. The coats will be dry cleaned and distributed to the children in the Kansas City Missouri, Kansas City Kansas, Independence and Hickman Mills School Districts. Together we can make a difference!!
>Click here to learn more about this opportunity and the drop off locations |
Fertile Ground
|
Fertile Ground is a non-profit organization founded by Darnell Self and Michael Humes. Fertile Ground was established to allow others to experience the power of giving....for true abundance comes from giving back! |
Global Volunteers |
Make a difference in the world as an International Volunteer. Global
Volunteers has mobilized more than16,000 volunteers on community development projects worldwide since 1984; touching hearts & changing lives in 20 countries . |
HeartForDwight.com
|
Our good friend, Dwight Douglas, is a wonderful family man and community leader. Dwight needs a new heart after his first heart transplant is failing. He must raise $500,000 since insurance will not pay for it. |
Heart to Heart International |
Heart to Heart International
is a global humanitarian organization that inspires,
empowers and mobilizes individuals to serve the
needs of the poor in their communities and around
the world |
Habitat for Humanity |
There are many ways you can
join Habitat for Humanity in eliminating poverty
housing, from working with a local affiliate
or campus chapter to Global Village short-term
mission trips. |
International AIDS/HIV Support |
National telephone counseling,
information and referral service. A
listing of various AIDS organizations and
other support groups for
people. |
KelseysArmy.org |
The mission statement of the Kelsey Smith Foundation is to honor and perpetuate the life of Kelsey Smith by empowering families, friends, and communities to proactively protect one of its most precious resources, namely its youth and young adults... |
Kindnessbug.com |
The idea of the Kindness Bug was to take a cute and simple bug and make it into something unique to touch lives by sharing acts of kindness when it is given away. |
Marillac.org
(Overland Park, KS) |
Marillac provides psychiatric hospital, residential treatment and therapeutic education services to children ages 6-17. Marillac’s compassionate, trauma-informed treatment approach helps children recover and reclaim their lives. |
Military,
Veterans & Patriotic
Service Organizations
of America (MVPSOA) |
A nonprofit
organization that pre-screens
high quality national and
international charities
and presents them for
your giving consideration.
Organizations assisting
veterans and their families,
providing scholarships
for the children of military
personnel, funding memorials
and museums to honor
those who have served
their country, and more! |
OperationPayback.org
|
Daniel Gilyeat is a Marine who lost his leg in Iraq and works diligently to raise awareness for Veteran issues and has assisted in the raising of thousands of dollars for organizations such as Homes For Heroes, Wounded Warriors, and Semper Fi Fund to name a few. The purpose of the "Operation Payback Fund" is to compliment these original endeavors and have more control in the direction of funds. Millions of Veterans have served this country and many have made the ultimate sacrifice. Please help us in our effort to make sure that "No Vet is Left Behind". |
Patriot's Run
(Kansas City area) |
The Patriots’ Run is an annual event held to commemorate the tragic events of September 11th 2001. With this event we remember, not only those victims who were lost, but also those soldiers, police, firefighters and others who served this country both on that day and every day thereafter. In this way we honor all the people who work to insure that this tragedy never repeats itself. |
Red Echo Group |
Red Echo Group/Films For Youth
“Let’s Make a Movie” is an after school program that takes Kansas City’s urban youth, between the ages of 10 and 16, through the entire movie-making process. The group of 14 kids brainstorm an idea, create characters, improvise dialog, and write a story. They participate in breakout acting exercises, audition for parts, and are cast in the roles they themselves created! |
Running Back Giving Back |
Kansas City Chiefs Ambassador, All-Pro fullback and former Kansas City Chiefs player, Kimble Anders' organization Running Back Giving Back is dedicated to bringing you the very best in Entertainment and Sporting Events. Running Back Giving Back is committed to providing excellent activities in the community so the children of the community can be involved. |
Salvation Army |
The Salvation Army members
are at worship and at work in over a hundred
countries.
|
Salute America's Heroes |
Every day a wounded veteran and their family must struggle to overcome the loss of a limb, significant burns, or even the reality of being in a wheelchair. Our mission is to help them overcome these obstacles and resume a productive and fulfilling life.
The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes is a non-partisan 501(c) (3) organization, created to provide an easy and meaningful way for individuals, corporations and others to help our severely wounded and disabled veterans and their families rebuild their lives. |
Samaritan's
Purse
Operation Christmas Child |
Wonderful
program sponsored by Samaritan's
Purse to bring rare moments
of joy and hope to underprivileged
children throughout the
world. |
SuccessFoundation.org
|
One of the leaders in our company is Jeff Olson, best-selling author of The Slight Edge. Sometimes one book can make all the difference in your life. He has written a new book called Success for Teens. Success for Teens has an immense goal: transitioning teens from passively waiting for life to happen to understanding they can—and, in fact, must—pursue their dreams now. This book tells them how they can begin. |
TLC for Children and Families
(Olathe, KS) |
TLC was founded in 1972 to fulfill an unmet need in the Kansas City community, a need for an emergency shelter for abused and neglected children from infancy through age 12. Prior to the establishment of TLC, many children were inappropriately placed in costly hospitals. Through the years, TLC has expanded its services to children in crisis to further our mission. The mission of TLC is to provide opportunities that encourage positive growth and change for children, youth and families while ensuring a safe environment. TLC strives for the preservation and healing of families by providing services, to the extent allowed by our resources, that compliment existing community services while maintaining responsiveness to changing community needs. |
United
Children's Fund |
United
Children's Fund provides
financial assistance, humanitarian
aid and volunteer support
to people living in the
poorest regions of the
world.
We're committed to improving the lives of the poorest of the poor, the
marginalized and the oppressed. Our mandate is building better communities
through compassion, love and assistance.
|
United Way International |
A global network of nonprofit
organizations operating
in 45 countries. Your United Way is run by people
from your community; the important decisions
are made at home by people who understand circumstances
where they live and work. |
World Vision - Sponsor a Child |
It is a
great feeling to support
a child and know you are
making a difference in
their life. We have supported
Maria from Ecuador since
2001 and enjoy seeing the
photos and letters about
her life and family. |
Yahoo Directory |
Yahoo Directory of Community
Service and Volunteerism
Organizations that share optimism and help others. |
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