in my opinion, one of the wonderful things about philanthropic giving is the passion you can develop for a cause. because our hearts are so big, there's room to fall in love with many different organizations, which allows us to have the opportunity to make a difference in multiple ways. monetary donations and time are probably the two most popular ways for any ol' jane to impact the world. there are, however, other options... we can affect positive change by sharing our stories,communicating our passions, and asking others to do the same.
a local organization that is very near and dear to my heart needs help! emancipet is facing a major challenge... the city of austin has proposed budget cuts that will have a huge impact on the organization's mission to stop euthanasia of animals in our city's shelters. please take a few minutes to visit their website and take four easy steps in order to make a differencece. if you feel that passion about saving the lives of our furry little friends, be a good dog and pass this message along!

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