CHARITIES

Directed by our Faith, Catholic Charities lifts people out of poverty by promoting self-sufficiency, strengthening families, and supporting safe and just communities. Since 1935, Catholic Charities of the East Bay has served people in need in Alameda and Contra Costa counties regardless of their religious affiliation.

With God all things are possible. -Matthew 19:26 I am currently a freelance writer, filmmaker and photographer and enjoy writing about my experiences, what I enjoy, and what I try in life. I have been been published in the award winning newspaper, "The Blue & Gold" and yahoo news. I am currently working on my first novel; an epic fantasy, and my first screenplay; a sci-fi family friendly adventure. I have seven years experience in writing feature articles, short stories, essays, editorial pieces, biographies, research reports, content writing and creative writing. I am well versed in copy editing, transcription/editing of interviews, researching and proofreading and am committed to excellence in the printed and published word. I won 2007 and 2008 Best English Student of the Year Award. I am passionate about wildlife conservation and support numerous charities, such as: World Wildlife Fund, National Geographic's Big Cat Initiative: Cause an Uproar, Ocean Conservency, 911 Memorial, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, US Human Society and US Armed Forces. I encourage you to find a charity or organization that you feel passionate about and do the same!

Writer, madonna and more... Tara Neale is pursuing her life-long dream…writing what she calls ‘reality romance,’ the normal sexploits of 'average women.' But don't be discouraged, there is not much that her characters will not get up to. Tara finds it hard to fit into the box of life or neat little categories. She feels that life is too often like trying to climb up the down escalator. Over the last forty-six years, she has held a variety of roles...preacher's wife, fundraiser, stay-at-home mom and even exotic dancer. It is from this plethora of life experiences that she draws her strong characters, whose stories she feels honor bound to tell. After a decade working as a fundraising manager for charities in the US and UK, she now devotes herself to her writing and her daughter. Most mornings, she can be found typing away on her laptop with a cup of hot, black coffee nearby. Her days are filled rushing after her delightful special needs daughter as they explore and learn together. Since Tara spend lots of money on books, she has two book review blogs. Indie Reviews (http://taraneale.wordpress.com) promotes the best self-published romance authors and their books. While my Islington Homeschool Mom (http://islingtonhomeschool.wordpress.com) helps parents of special needs children makes sense of all the theories and resources that are out there and find those that work for them and their families.

I am married and enjoy the outdoors. I love auto racing, cooking, reading, animals, making crafts and helping anyone in need. My husband and I also enjoy motorcycle rides for charities, we do many every year. I have had Epilepsy since I was 16 and try to raise money each year for The Epilepsy Foundation, and I also am a caregiver for my mother who has Alzheimers Disease. My life is full and enjoyable. one more thing I love is, precious, our 16 yr old cocker spaniel. She is our baby and means the world to us.

Hello I am Alexandra I live in Athens (Greece) and I love meeting people,listen their stories,learn from them and finally writing about them. I always get involved on campaigns,charities events,seminars. I want to work more as a journalist and consultant and help people in need.

Stacey Harrell lives in Lakeway, Texas, and is very active in the Central Texas non-profit scene. She works closely with several organizations as their resident photographer and looks forward to highlighting the amazing people involved with these charities through pictures and stories. She can be reached at staceyharrell66@gmail.com and http://www.google.com/profiles/staceyharrell66.

I live in the South of England with my partner and daughter. In a very varied career I have spent a number of years working for various charities and non-profit organisations. I run the popular website http://www.better-fundraising-ideas.com

Cherise Arthur is a writer and photographer living in Beaverton, Oregon. She enjoys spending time in nature and traveling along the Oregon Coast, reading and watching movies. She works with high schools students in an alternative high school in Beaverton, Oregon. She enjoys learning and has attended the local Portland, Oregon FBI Citizens Academy, Washington County Sherriff's office Citizen Academy and the City of Beaverton Police Department Citizen Academy. She has taken mediation training at Portland Community College. She is involved and volunteers for the Ronald McDonald House charities and in the past was a volunteer for the Make A Wish Foundation of Oregon. For more information on her articles, please contact Cherise at carthur799@netzero.net

Mikeal Walker is a graduate of Psychology with a minor in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Chicago. Following his graduation, Walker has traveled extensively overseas which has fostered an understanding in different cultural and historical backgrounds. Currently, Walker works globally with an array of international charities; providing assistance in promoting awareness and fund raising. Along the way, he loves to write down anything that crosses his mind, and Associated Content provides that much needed avenue of expressive freedom.

10yrs experience modifying & making clothes potographing the results, 5yrs experience in marketing. Run a marketing company to aid charities & non profit organisations. Passionate about the environment, a keen gardener, composter and recycler.

Karen Campese is the President/CEO of Cars4 Charities Car Donation Center, a 501 (c) (3) charity.

Victor started providing websites commercially in 2002 and having skills in graphic design, web development and online marketing, now offers to help business owners (SMEs, individuals and charities) become established or increase their success online.

Sheyenne is a poet, writer and author of two books: Simple Rhyming and Dirty Laundry. She enjoys times spent at home with her family and pets, as well as volunteering for numerous organizations and charities. She is a Facebook junkie and a FarmVille addict. Stay tuned for her upcoming articles and advice for the farmers of FarmVille!!

Freelance writer/photographer in Orlando featuring profiles of charities, musicians, causes and other topics of interest. email me if you have something to share...

Susan Caplan McCarthy is a writer, crafter, environmental educator, belly dancer, and solitary Eclectic Pagan. She is the Feature Writer for Suite101.com’s Kids Crafts and a Featured Contributor in Crafts on Yahoo!Voices. McCarthy has several nature activity eBooks for parents and teachers available for Kindle and Nook. Since 1997 she has taught nature and art programs for children ages three-to-fourteen. As an environmental educator for Mass Audubon, she has created hundreds of lesson plans for day camp instructors and field trip leaders. Her hand knit and crocheted items are available for sale on her etsy shop, WeeCatCreations. She gives to the community by donating her time and talents as a belly dancer to over a dozen fundraisers each year. She also creates and presents dozens of hats, gloves, and blankets to a variety of charities each year.

William Lambers is the author of Ending World Hunger. This book features over 50 interviews with officials from the UN World Food Programme and other charities discussing school feeding programs that fight child hunger. He is also the author of Nuclear Weapons, The Road to Peace, Open Skies for Peace, The Spirit of the Marshall Plan: Taking Action Against World Hunger, The Roadmap to End Global Hunger, From War to Peace and the Battle of Britain. He is also a writer for the History News Service. His articles have been published by newspapers including the Cincinnati Enquirer, Des Moines Register, San Francisco Chronicle, Buffalo News, San Diego Union Tribune, the Providence Journal, Bakersfield Californian, Miami Herald (FL), Chicago Sun-Times, the New York Times, the Patriot Ledger (MA), Charleston Sunday Gazette Mail (WV), the Cincinnati Post, Salt Lake Tribune (UT), North Adams Transcript (MA), Wichita Eagle (KS), Monterey Herald (CA), Athens Banner-Herald (GA) and the Duluth News Journal. His articles also appear on History News Network (HNN). Mr. Lambers is a graduate of the College of Mount St. Joseph in Ohio with degrees in Liberal Arts (BA) and Organizational Leadership (MS).

Thom Simonson is a Licensed Social Worker in New York State with 15 years experience in the social service field. Most notably, he worked for three years on the September 11th Recovery effort with one of the charities in New York City doing outreach for a major mental health initiative. Thom's work in this area broadened his interest in public policy and ignited his desire to write about politics, society, and current events as they effect the average citizen. Thom has also published a memoir entitled "Brooklyn Rules" about his time living in NYC. It is available for Kindle on Amazon.com. Thom's greatest love is the craft of fiction.

Have years of experience writing for newspapers, magazines and websites. Have done publicity for charities, businesses, organizations and bands. Am an epublisher, first book, Horizon's Place and Time Meet poetry book coming out soon.

Artist, aspiring Actor, singer, model, I grew up too fast, now I want to do everything I can, I started a online business to make money to help my family and donate profits to charities. I have determination and strong will to succeed, I am always looking for like minded ind

I am the son of Mary L. Heard RN who has always raised her children to be smart and kind and giving. since my mothers passing I promised to share her kindness with my charities to help others.

I am an ICT-literate, a young human rights campaigner. Similarly, I am freelance writer on development issues, travel features and beyond social work. I am involved in numbers of NGOs (Charities) and have established youth organizations and online forum. I have establish

I'm a consultant and work for various organisations, charities and Non-profit bodies. I write content on technology but not limited to this only. I try to cover lots of things.

Have worked for Catholic Charities Disability Ministry for 20 years.

Currently a Business Consultant and Educator - teaching English in a Los Angeles area inner-city high school, he also works with several youth related charities. Mr. Grant was formerly the cofounder and Executive Vice President of Electronic Playbook, Inc. - ePlaybook, whi

Susan Yang, M.A. *CA and MI Real Estate Licensed * M.A. New York University New York, NY * B.A. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Major: International Political Science * Member of New Song Church, UMEC, East West Players, SAG/AFTRA * Charities: H

Taylor's Angels is a fan-based charity that provides concert tickets to the less fortunate fans and charities within the communities Taylor Hicks is performing. Giving the gift of music!!!

Sarah is a professional freelance copywriter specialising in writing fundraising copy for charities/non-profits. Her dream is to apply her wordcrafting skills to the charity industry in order to change the most desperate situations in today's world, a goal she is well on her

Dawn splits her time as an author and as a mother of three children. Prior to her life at home, she worked in strategic marketing and public relations for private and public companies and now uses her skills in these areas for her favorite local charities in California's Central Valley. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University's top ranked public relations program where she was distinguished as the best beat reporter during her time writing for the award winning Daily Universe and NewsNet online (now The Universe).

I have been working in customer service for the last five years, among other things I have used my time to assist in charities

Iam an Indian, working for tourism industry in Chennai. I have been in this field for more than a decade. I strongly protest against communal and race abuse. I always want to do social service and I have done lot of charities in the past.