ThanksUSA Helps Military Families

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ThanksUSA evolved in quite an interesting way.  Two sisters, Rachel and Kelsi, were on a family vacation in August 2005 when they got the idea to help families of military troops.  While participating in a treasure hunt, they were inspired to think of creating some type of a treasure hunt program for soldiers.  ThanksUSA is short for “Treasure Hunt Aiding Needs of Kids and Spouses of those serving the United States of America.”

ThanksUSA is a non-partisan, charitable organization that mobilizes Americans to thank those in the armed forces.  They have two interconnected programs.  They have a national treasure hunt that raises awareness and funds for scholarship programs.  They use the money raised to provide need-based college, technical and vocational school scholarships for children and spouses of those who are serving.

This year, the 2011 Stephen Curry ThanksUSA Charity Golf Tournament will focus on ThanksUSA and benefit the organization.  Participants will include NBA star Stephen Curry and other sports and entertainment VIPs, local community leaders, military people and more.  The event will take place on September 26, 2011 at the Presidio Golf Club in San Francisco, California.

Serving Our World

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Serving Our World is a vital non-profit organization that seeks to place the far too many young girls and boys in loving, safe, protected homes.  These children have been horrifically exploited in some way or another; from exploitation to rape, and even being trafficked.

Making a donation to Serving Our World will actually “change the course of their lives; help us rescue more children today before it’s too late.”  For example, in Thailand, the statistics show a child is lost to some kind of horror every four minutes.  Long-term goals of the organization is to “build long-term community benefits for the people in East Timor and Thailand.”  It has over 18 years’ experience in this field so it can “bring relief to the families where it is needed most.”

Serving Our World is now asking volunteers to support its efforts by joining the Serving Our World family The Good Life Home.  This is a “haven…where children can be safe to play, with grounds enough for them to be a kid and play with friends.”  All donations will make a huge difference.  Remember:  these children are worth it and deserve a chance at a normal, happy, healthy life.