Advent of Change: Days 9–16

More amazing places you can send your money!

9 December
Advent of Change: Rainbow Trust “Today you have provided vital support for a family whose child has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.”
Me, Abigail: Mari Copeny’s Christmas 2019 Project – I saw Mari speak at Granger Leadership Academy in March and obviously, she is amazing.

10 December
Advent of Change: Women for Women International “Today you have provided a woman survivor of war with a pen, pencil and ruler – the building blocks of education to help her transform her life.”
Me, Abigail: Planned Parenthood – Let’s keep reproductive health at the forefront of our minds, especially after that inhumane Ohio bill.

11 December
Advent of Change: The End Fund “Today you have provided two children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a year’s worth of life-changing medicine.”
Me, Abigail: Who Gives A Crap? – Sustainable toilet paper, for which 50% of the profits help to build toilets for those in need!

12 December
Advent of Change: Wood Green “Today you have contributed towards an essential first vaccination for a kitten, as they wait to be re-homed.”
Me, Abigail: Black Lives Matter – People of color are still brutalized and killed by the police in America; we cannot let it continue.

13 December
Advent of Change: SWWT “Today you have contributed towards a washer dryer for a young mother with severe mobility issues, helping her care for herself and her baby.”
Me, Abigail: NAMI, Mind & Samaritans – After the General Election, we have to take care of ourselves and each other.

14 December
Advent of Change: Helen Bamber Foundation “Today you have enabled someone to accompany a survivor of human trafficking to court, ensuring they will not be alone when seeking protection.”
Me, Abigail: Sandy Hook Promise – In memory of the unthinkable tragedy seven years ago.

15 December
Advent of Change: James’ Place “Today you have helped a man in crisis to open up and find hope for the future.”
Me, Abigail: Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS – In honour of my late student, Laurel.

16 December
Advent of Change: John Lewis Foundation “Today you have given a disadvantaged person the opportunity to learn new skills, helping them to find meaningful and sustainable employment.”
Me, Abigail: The Trevor Project – Because we need to protect our LGBTQ* youth.