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Heifer International
Worldwide
Where?: Heifer
International is located at 1 World Avenue in Little Rock, Arkansas.
What?: Heifer helps
people worldwide obtain a sustainable source of food and income by
giving families a source of food rather than short-term relief. Using a
strategy of “passing on the gift”, people share their animals’
offspring with others- along with the knowledge, resources and skills-
creating an expanding network of hope, dignity, and self-reliance that
reaches around the globe.
Why?: Heifer’s mission is
to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth.
When?: Heifer
International is a full time service operating seven days a week and
year round.
Who?: Since 1944, Heifer
has helped 8.5 million people in more than 125 countries. Headed by Jo
Luck, President and CEO, Heifers’ leadership team is comprised of a
diverse and experienced team of experts in sustainable development and
organizational management.
December 2008: $2000
Monetary donation for the purchase of farm animals.In conjunction with
the EYC’s October trip to the Heifer ranch in Arkansas, the
congregation will be asked to donate to the Fill the Ark project to
purchase farm animals for third world families. The EYC will also work
on projects with proceeds to benefit Heifer International. |
