Clicking for Congo!

June 25, 2010

There are so many super easy ways that we can help people in the Congo. Here's an insanely easy one- and it doesn't cost you a thing. Our Family Adoptions- an amazing non-profit humanitarian organization- is up for a grant from Chase Community Giving. Chase is awarding a $250,000 grant to the organization that gets the most votes in their contest. I realize that that is super ambitious. But the really cool thing is that they award $20,000 to each organization that finishes in the top 200. Right now the 200th place organization only has 243 votes! If only half of the people who read this blog every day follow the link and vote- we've got that beat in a day! Come on! We can do it!!!

Our Family Adoptions uses all the money that comes in to the organization to care for orphans in the Congo. They feed them, clothe them, staff orphanages, buy formula, send kids to school, buy medications, dig wells... the list goes on and on. The point is this- they do amazing things and are all volunteer run (so they have zero overhead)! And with just a couple of clicks, you can ensure they get a big ol' fat grant to keep doing awesome things and making a difference in the lives of kids in the Congo! $20,000 can do a whole lot of good! Click on the link below to vote.







UPDATED!!! My great friend Carrie just contacted me and said that she has some awesome Congolese treasures they picked up in Kinshasa that she will donate (giveaway style!) to people who vote. She has a handcarved wooden box and some Congolese jewelry that she wants to entice you with. If you click the link and vote for Our Family Adoptions- leave me a comment and tell me so! You'll earn an entry at the Congolese goods. Blog or repost the link on Facebook or Twitter and earn an extra chance! (Don't forget to tell me you shared the link in your comment) Since voting wraps up July 13th- we'll end the giveaway fun then.  The REAL winners are the kids you'll be helping so GO VOTE AND SPREAD THE WORD!!!!

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  1. Awesome!!!!! We can do this Megan. Who needs to write grants. You're too busy any way! Let's just win some dough!!!

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  2. Hello,
    Just found your blog totally on accident. I wanted to let you know (from a mom who has dealt with PTSD and post - inst issues at the pre-verbal level, there is help. I think you are near OH? We have been going to the Attachment and Bonding Center in Ohio and they are amazing to say the least. We actually are now out of therapy (after a short time). You are doing the right thing..there are others who also have walked that road.

    Feel free to contact me if you would like.

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  3. Voted!
    can i vote twice....three times...will it count.

    posted also.

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  4. AnonymousJune 26, 2010

    I voted and am super excited, Darcy Pentzer

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  5. Jennifer K.June 26, 2010

    I voted and reposted! This is an awesome oppertunity!!

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  6. AnonymousJune 26, 2010

    Hi Megan,
    I voted and I am so glad Sadie is feeling better.

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  7. AnonymousJune 26, 2010

    Megan, I thought my name would be listed but it's not. Not sure how to delete the comment and add my name. Vicky Hill

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  8. Megan,
    I voted and posted a link on my FB page and my husbands. Wouldn't $20,000 be amazing for those kiddos in DRC?

    Heather

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  9. So totally pumped to vote for this organization in the DRC- this would be amazing for the orphans!

    Jess

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  10. I voted and I shared it on my FB page and Twitter!!

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  11. Just voted, and shared it on twitter. Glad to do it :-)

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  12. I voted and re-posted on facebook! Praying we make it in the top 200!! Julie

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  13. Voted and reposted to my wall! I hope this works out for OFA!

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  14. I voted and Facebooked it before I even read your blog. And we know I'm always looking for some more African things for our house!

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  15. I voted and reposted! I even saw that a couple of my friends had voted. Yay! I'd love to see OFA win that money - I know they'd do GREAT things with it!!

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  16. I voted and reposted it!!!

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  17. hey, megan! i voted and reposted! hope noah's surgery goes well... we're praying for you and your family.

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  18. Catching up on your blog. I voted and reposted on my FB. Glad Sadie is doing better, praying for Noah...well, and the whole family ;)

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  19. waaah i voted yesterday but my post on hre didn't work........so....voted!

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  20. Just voted...hope it helps!

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  21. I voted and shared it on both my Facebook and Twitter accounts! I want to do anything I can to help!!

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  22. I voted and reposted...yeah! Good Luck!

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  23. I voted and shared the link on my facebook wall!

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  24. My hubby and I voted! :) AND we're spreading the word. I know my neighbor voted too. So close, SO CLOSE!!!

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  26. AnonymousJuly 09, 2010

    I voted - Jason Flint

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  27. I voted and posted it on my facebook wall. Thanks!

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  28. I voted and posted on my facebook wall!! We're in the top 200!! Yeah!

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  29. Hi, It looks like we're going to make it to the top 200! I voted today. Tamara
    Facebook: Taamnga Ec WinkWink

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  30. Gina SalisburyJuly 13, 2010

    I voted and I saw the good news. Congrats!!!!!

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  31. Megan,
    I voted and reposted and reposted! (But not quite as much as Brian!)I am so happy OFA placed 107th and won the $20,000 grant for the little ones in Congo! That is so needed and will go so far to help!Congratulations! You are just so very special!

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