Ah, the beauty of technology. This is truly painless giving. While a number of web ventures have crashed and burned over the years [Flooz.com, anyone?] - these sites have flourished. Based on the original “eyeball” business model, they ask nothing from you but a couple of clicks of the mouse - though they do hope you’ll visit their advertisers. As I’ve replaced my morning newspaper with my morning web, these have been consistent stops - and I hope you’ll find these sites a place on your travels as well.
the animal rescue site
Through advertising and partnered donations, your daily click on the purple button will help feed sheltered animals. In 2005, over 30 million bowls of food were supported by visitor’s clicks.
the hunger site
Somewhere in the world, another cup of food is funded with each click of the button. The food relief is delivered via partnerships with Mercy Corps and America’s Second Harvest.
the breast cancer site
Early detection is the name of the game, with each click contributing to the funding of free mammograms for women in need.
the literacy site
Remember your first book? The feel of the paper, the smell of the pages? If you were really lucky, it was ‘Pat the Bunny’, which made for an even more tactile experience. Your click will help fund give the gift of a first book to a child who otherwise couldn’t afford it.
the child health site
Children around the world will benefit from increased healthcare with each click of the button. Preventable illness, curable blindness, rehydration - at no cost to you, save a minute of your time.
the rainforest site
With every click of the button, another small parcel of precious rainforest land is preserved - including old-growth forest in Washington state.
