Supporting Three Stars in the Nonprofit Community

It’s time to take action on some of the direct mail that Jeff and I have been receiving. Every holiday season our mailbox overflows with appeals from charities, particularly since Jeff donates to a ton of good causes. I tend to focus on three nonprofit groups—my stars in the nonprofit community. I’d like to honor and thank them by sharing some information. First, though, I must say thanks to Jeff: Your generosity is a great source of help to others and inspiration to me.

Borromeo Housing provides a home for young, single mothers and their babies. Mothers receive counseling, education and support; babies receive medical care; all receive opportunities to pursue healthy and successful lives. Wise and wonderful Madelyn Callahan has been in a volunteer leadership role with Borromeo for many years, tirelessly promoting its work. Mad, it’s an honor to call you my friend. http://www.borromeohousing.org/home

King Street Cats is a no-kill orphanage for abandoned and homeless kitties. It keeps formerly neglected cats safe and healthy until they’re adopted into a loving family. When not lobbying for the American Red Cross, all-around do-gooder Dawn Latham is often feeding, bathing and playing with cats at the shelter. She spends endless hours there, then goes home to care for her own cat as well as several foster kitties. Thank you, Dawn, for all you do for the precious animals that cross your path. http://www.kingstreetcats.org/

The Humane Society of the United States continues to earn my respect for its crusades to protect all kinds of animals. While I don’t know anyone at HSUS, I’m impressed with all I read by and about CEO Wayne Pacelle. Thank you, HSUS, for helping not only the cats and dogs of the world but also the birds, the elephants, the deer, the dolphins and all their colleagues in the animal kingdom. http://humanesociety.org/

It feels great to spend a few minutes honoring and thanking these nonprofit stars. Now it’s time to give.