There is a lot of need in our world! Those of us who are privileged to be able to work, run businesses, and live (relatively) carefree lives need to step up and give a little for those who cannot enjoy what we enjoy.
Each month IAC-EZ donates a portion of proceeds from the sign-ups in that month to a charitable organization for that month. These organizations have been specifically chosen as organizations that do the most good for the dollars donated and that invest in a more successful future.
In July, Oprah’s Angel Network was the charity we highlighted. This organization has 3 major initiatives: O Ambassadors is a program to encourage children to become global citizens; Rebuilding the Gulf Coast is an effort aimed at helping recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina; and the Creating Schools project helps to build schools in South Africa.
Thanks to the sign-ups from July, $171 was donated to Oprah’s Angel Network and went to help fund these valuable programs.
Jessica Routier, IAC-EZ
IAC-EZ knows that life is about more than balance sheets and income statements. That’s why we try to do our part to give a little back to the world; and we encourage our community of users to do the same.
This month, a portion of all proceeds from new sign-ups in the month of July will go towards Oprah’s Angel Network. Oprah’s Angel Network was founded in 1997 and, at the time, encouraged people to collect spare change for scholarships and to contribute their time and effort to Habitat for Humanity. But 12 years later, Oprah’s Angel Network is a huge influence and a global force in giving.
Although Oprah’s Angel Network is wide-reaching, there are three main initiatives:
- The O Ambassadors is an education and enablement program that teaches and encourages children to help other children. It’s a great program because when our children are helping each other, the next generation has a lot of promise!
- Rebuilding the Gulf Coast is an initiative to rise above the destruction left behind from Hurricane Katrina. I like this project because it shows the tenacity of the human spirit.
- Creating Schools Project is a program designed to problem-solve and build schools in impoverished, remote areas in South Africa. Education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty and despair, which is what makes this program so exciting.
So, if you’re thinking about signing up in July, just think about what a portion of your initial proceeds will contribute to!
Jessica Routier, IAC-EZ
