Become

mlalonde — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:48:28 -0400

inspired by Miss Landmine. The pageant celebrates women who have survived landmine explosions, promoting pride and empowerment in beauty, disability, and global awareness. Go to www.miss-landmine.org for photos and news, Miss Landmine t-shirt profits from www.greerchicago.com go to the project.

Post

mlalonde — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:46:12 -0400

your panties for peace. Burmese women have endured rape and systemic sexual violence at the hands of the military. The Panties for Peace campaign, launched by women in Burma, plays on regime leaders’ superstitious fear that contact with a woman’s underpants will rob them of their power. Women around the world are asked to post their panties to local Burmese embassies. Find addresses at www.pantiesforpeace.info.

Help

mlalonde — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:45:39 -0400

Women WIN by supporting the Women’s Information Network. This nonprofit organization helps pro-choice, Democratic women succeed in Washington by providing them with important opportunities for networking and jobs. By visiting winonline.org, you can donate to or learn more about this organization and be one of the many women helping other women make a political difference!

Support

mlalonde — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:44:38 -0400

the Pro-Choice Education Project. This summer, twenty ladies are pedaling from New Orleans to New York City on the PCEP’s Wanderlust Bike Tour to hear and document women’s stories of defending and promoting reproductive justice. Support the tour by donating funds or items from the tour’s wish list online at www.protectchoice.org.

Protect

mlalonde — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:44:05 -0400

your kids from harmful halogenated fire retardants. According to Friends of the Earth (www.foe.org), 56% of all infant carriers, 44% of all car seats, 40% of all strollers and 19% of all portable cribs were found to have high levels of halogenated fire retardants, which have been linked health problems as serious as cancer. Join www.momsrising.org in a petition to get Graco, a huge manufacturer of products like these, to stop using halogenated fire retardants in their products.

Mentor

Sara Conrad — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:04:07 -0400

kindergarten through third grade students who read below grade level at Jessie Ball Du Pont Family YMCA for several hours per week after school. 904.424.9582

Sort

Sara Conrad — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:03:27 -0400

and stock books for Friends of the Library at BOOKtique the book shop outside of new Main Library. Receive $2 per credit hour toward book purchases. jpl.coj.net

Speak

Sara Conrad — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:02:21 -0400

at local events to educate the public about the Women’s Center of Jacksonville. The center also needs volunteers to staff exhibit tables at fairs, help organize the Women’s Center library, and assist in computer program training.

Pamper

Sara Conrad — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:00:57 -0400

a baby at the SulzbacherCenter by donating baby kits (baby powder, baby shampoo, bottles, diaper cream, etc.) to the shelter. 904.394.1646

Serve

Sara Conrad — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:59:50 -0400

refreshments to triathlon participants on July 12th in the Lifestyles Realtors Beaches Fine Arts Sprint Triathlon Series, which raises money for the Beaches Fine Arts Series. Register at handsonjacksonville.org.