Non-profits exist primarily for two reasons: to raise money for a cause and to raise awareness. With every interaction, they hope that their donors not only go away knowing that they’ve given to a good cause, but that they’ve also learned about the cause and why it’s so important.
Just as it’s important to raise money, it’s also important to enlighten those about our mission. Which is why this Weekend Word is awareness.
a·ware·ness
əˈwernəs
noun
- Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
“To become different from what we are, we must have some awareness of what we are,” said Bruce Lee. And he’s completely right! Many people strive for change whether it’s a personal goal or to work towards something bigger like making the world a better place. But what’s the first step in driving change? – Awareness!
When I first heard about the young girls in Uganda that needed my help, I knew that I had to take action. After I became aware I knew I would no longer been the same person. I was inspired to found the Hope for Hearts organization so that I could raise money to provide these girls with a more promisingtomorrow. I’m proud to say, not only are we helping orphaned girls in Uganda, we are now expanding to include a new school that will also serve boys. Without being aware of these children’s plight, none of this ever would have happened.
How many times a day do you become aware of something? Do you feel that you are entirely the same person afterwards? Of course not! A door has now opened and you can’t close it. What was it like after you first discovered the plight of the children Hope for Hearts supports?
Every day, children in Uganda struggle to survive. Every day, a young orphan fights for life’s basic necessities because they lack the skills needed to thrive. By supporting Hope for Hearts, you can provide these same children with an opportunity to educate up from poverty to prosperity so they can support themselves.
Now that you have become aware, what will you choose to do with your knowledge.
Click here to learn more, make a donation or sponsor a child: https://hope4hearts.org/support-us/
Peace, love
Cristen
