skip1.org is a great way to notice that you can give up certain things and donate that money to help out children in need. The only problem for me is that I am skipping certain things because I need to cut back on my finances. So, as soon as I get my finances up to par I will be more than happy to skip for these children. I actually wrote an article about skip1.org (along with InvisiblePeople) on my blog after I watched a video from Chris's Overnight Success series.
Derek, when money isn't there, the power of spreading the word makes up for it ten-fold. SO you helped a ton. Thanks for the post you wrote. Skip1 is close to my heart, and I am in awe of InvisiblePeople. Keep up the good work.
Bob
· 1 month ago
If you really want to do some good check out paulpolak.com
Giving out a free snack once in a while does deal with the problem of getting people out of poverty by helping them earn alittle more money or grow their own food - free handouts have proven not to work but are useful post disaster eg flood/hurricane.
How could you ask such a thing as "if it makes sense?" in your blog post :). I hope loads of people get behind this initiative. I feel very aware that I don't pay a lot of attention towards these types of initiatives sometimes and yet I feel compelled towards helping where I can in every day life :).
Thanks so much for bringing this to our attention :). Best of luck to those at Skip1 with their cause :)
Cheril Hendry
· 1 month ago
Chris you rock! In Haiti, I saw for myself how little it takes to feed a child. I also saw things that I can't describe. But they can get better. Your effort to spread the simple message of Skip1 goes way beyond day-to-day business. You get it. We all see it. Kids are getting fed right now thanks to this one simple blog post. (BTW Drew, Shelene, Blake and the gang rock too!)
katgordon
· 1 month ago
Great idea! I just donated. Reminds me of ModestNeeds.org. This is where social media really shines. When communities of people band together and make small waves with big ripples.
Katie Kennedy
· 1 month ago
I think this is a wonderful use of social media and an all around great idea. I think that what Skip1 needs to do to really make this initiative known is to make a video with more viral potential. As a public relations student, I can see Skip1 really taking off with the right PR help from some interns looking to get some non-profit experience.
Chris, thank you for creating some awareness for this great cause!
eileenpaulin
· 1 month ago
Chris, One thousand thank you's for this. You are harnessing your power to make a signifiant difference in the lives of so many.
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· 1 month ago
Really help someone in needy is very soothing to the hearth, I really salute these organisations those who donate the money and shelter availability to the needy people and also try to provide education too.
Lois Ardito
· 1 month ago
Thanks Chris for doing the hard work for me once again. I've been mentioning Skip.1 lately since my first introduction to it by you, but I never feel that I nail it when trying to articulate to others. You just did it and now I'll pass this along.
Lois
Rex Williams
· 1 month ago
This is a great idea, everyone should do it.
But it's not new. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (the Mormons) have been doing it for many years. The first Sunday of every month they do a 24 hour fast, and donate the money they would have spent on food. It's called a "Fast Offering". Then that money is used to help those in need in the local congregations and for humanitarian needs around the world.
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So, as soon as I get my finances up to par I will be more than happy to skip for these children.
I actually wrote an article about skip1.org (along with InvisiblePeople) on my blog after I watched a video from Chris's Overnight Success series.
http://www.lifenotion.com/2009/11/feeding-child...
Giving out a free snack once in a while does deal with the problem of getting people out of poverty by helping them earn alittle more money or grow their own food - free handouts have proven not to work but are useful post disaster eg flood/hurricane.
www.paulpolak.com
How could you ask such a thing as "if it makes sense?" in your blog post :). I hope loads of people get behind this initiative. I feel very aware that I don't pay a lot of attention towards these types of initiatives sometimes and yet I feel compelled towards helping where I can in every day life :).
Thanks so much for bringing this to our attention :). Best of luck to those at Skip1 with their cause :)
Chris, thank you for creating some awareness for this great cause!
One thousand thank you's for this. You are harnessing your power to make a signifiant difference in the lives of so many.
Lois
But it's not new. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (the Mormons) have been doing it for many years. The first Sunday of every month they do a 24 hour fast, and donate the money they would have spent on food. It's called a "Fast Offering". Then that money is used to help those in need in the local congregations and for humanitarian needs around the world.
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