Welcome Back to Tithing Tuesday. =)
It is always at least a little heart wrenching for me when I do these write-ups about organizations and causes that are dear to me.
It's SO important for me to get the word out, and offer as much good information as I can on groups that are working hard to make a positive difference in this world. It is the very least I can do to honor them by sharing their stories, and hopefully help a bit in the fight to create a better world for us all. I am happy to learn more, and to write what I can to help others become more aware as well.
But today, words are hard to come by.
In light of the tragic events in Boston yesterday, today's Tithing Tuesday will be short and sweet. Boston is home, and I am still processing my way through this emotional event~ today I will not write about my personal feelings on the matter. Today I am, however, going to offer up a little information about ways you can reach out, and how you can help those in need after the bombings, if you are so inclined.
First, I wanted to share an organization that was started by Massachusetts Governor Patrick and Boston Mayor Menino to begin collecting donations specifically to help the families and individuals in the coming months who were greatly affected by the tragedy. The organization is called "One Fund Boston."
In a letter announcing the formation of The One Fund, Mayor Menino said, “We are one Boston. We are one community. As always, we will come together to help those most in need. And in the end, we will all be better for it.” To contribute to The One Fund Boston, click on onefundboston.org.
You can also find out more information on raising money for families affected through BAA (Boston Athletic Association)'s website as they will be posting in the coming days ways to donate and help, as well.
As with any such tragedy, giving blood is ALWAYS a biggie. And though I have read in several places that the American Red Cross is at quota for needs in Boston at this time, this is a very rare statement, and donated blood is always a much needed and scarce commodity. So, even though your donation may not directly help someone who was in Monday's heartbreaking events, consider donating in someone's name~ as blood is needed daily in communities all around our great nation.
And be sure to check out the website for The American Red Cross, as there are many ideas of ways to help, reach out, and give back available on this resource.
One thing many non-runners may not be aware of is that when a runner travels to an event, often times they have "hosts" that take them in, where they lodge while they are in town for the race. With the current situation, the need for hosts has increased. Some marathon runners are stranded in Boston and need a place to stay. If you live in the area or are close to it and are willing to pick up people and open up your home, click here to find out how you can offer housing.
This last item is not necessarily a "tithing" or a way to help, specifically, as much as it is a way to honor not only the people killed or injured by the bombings, but also the Spirit of Peace in the face of outright malice. A petition has been started requesting that a postage stamp be created and issued as a commemorative stamp in the likeness of the sign created by 8-year-old Boston Marathon victim Martin Richard, which states "No More Hurting People. Peace." You can see the petition to The White House here.
I will end with only this:
My heart is breaking for all the families affected by Monday's events, and for the City I hold so dear.
I hope this finds you and yours safe, sound, and peaceful.
Until next time...
May your imagination light your way,
~xo~ StacyLynn a.k.a. AllAmrcnWldFlwr [Flower]
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