We have recently joined a charity social networking site which enables us to raise funding for Mentors simply by inviting people to join the site. It's called uPlej (pronounced, "You Pledge").
We invite you to join our uPlej network by visiting our profile page at www.uPlej.com/MENTORS and clicking on the little blue link at the top right corner that says, "Join Our Network." You can pick your own favorite charity to support, and if you join OUR uPlej network, one dollar will always go to help support Mentors so long as you are a member of uPlej. It's $4.79 a month and you can quit at any time.
Once you've become a "uPlejer" create a profile page for yourself and start inviting your friends to join your uPlej network. For every person that joins YOUR uPlej network (up to 3 degrees of separation), one dollar will go to support the cause that you are most passionate about.
Online giving increased 42% just last year. It is a way for anyone, both young and old, to make a HUGE difference for charity. A little bit really does go a long way! Be sure to go to www.uPlej.com/MENTORS and start making a difference today.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Mentors Gala To Benefit Impoverished Worldwide
You may now buy tickets to Mentors’ fourth annual fundraising gala on by logging on to our website at http://www.enterprise-mentors.org/. Our special event will be held on Friday, November 7 at the Grand America Hotel ballroom in Salt Lake City and will include a special performance by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.Over 300 Mormon Tabernacle Choir members will sing at the fundraising event and Mack Wilberg, a critically-acclaimed music arranger and the Choir’s conductor, will prepare a unique program for guests. The Choir, long hailed as America’s Choir, has sung for 10 presidents, has won Emmy and Grammy awards, and has sold millions of records.
Lloyd Newell, the voice of the oldest continuous nationwide network radio broadcast in America, Music and the Spoken Word, will be the master of ceremonies at the event and a special humanitarian award will be presented at the gala as well.
“This event began as a simple dream and exploded into a beautiful reality that will benefit the lives of countless individuals. The Choir brings with it a following of millions from diverse backgrounds and their performance can only result in miracles along the way,” said Debi Gilmore, chair of Mentors’ advisory council.
In addition to online registration, you may purchase tickets by calling 1-866-748-9565. Mentors looks forward to seeing you at this singular event!
Friends of Mentors Return From Inspiring Field Trip To Central America
“On the trip, I learned that Mentors not only provides microloans but it more importantly gives the impoverished hope,” said Lloyd Newell, a field trip participant who is also the master of ceremonies at Mentors’ annual fundraising event. “Once the clients have that jumpstart from Mentors, they finally have that glimmer of hope that their lives really can improve,” he continued.
“The piñata family really touched me. I could see the pride in their eyes as they explained how each of them are involved in creating one piñata. The children, the workers and even the dogs are happy. Here is a family literally in the middle of the jungle and yet they are prospering and fulfilling their dreams,” said Shellie Warren, another field trip participant.
The trip continued with a visit to Mentors Guatemala where travelers met with clients including Maria, a weaver with a booming business and Maximo, a successful strawberry farmer (see both stories above).
“What really impressed me about Mentors is its focus on training and education. In addition to business training, Mentors is teaching clients how to become more healthy and sanitary. Their willingness to improve is inspirational and I am so glad I came,” concluded Robert Marx, a 92-year-old field trip participant.
Mentors next field trip is scheduled for February 19-28, 2009 to the Philippines so mark your calendars and let Mentors know as soon as possible if you can attend this unique and unforgettable experience.
From July 6-12, thirteen friends of Mentors, from ages 13 through 92, traveled to El Salvador and Guatemala to witness microfinance firsthand. Hosted by Mentors’ partner organizations in Guatemala and El Salvador, the field trip participants learned firsthand about urban and rural micro-development by meeting the clients who are working their way out of poverty.
“On the trip, I learned that Mentors not only provides microloans but it more importantly gives the impoverished hope,” said Lloyd Newell, a field trip participant who is also the master of ceremonies at Mentors’ annual fundraising event. “Once the clients have that jumpstart from Mentors, they finally have that glimmer of hope that their lives really can improve,” he continued.
The field trip began in El Salvador where visitors met with Mentors clients including Maria, a prosperous pillowmaker, Jose, a well-off brickmaker and the Deodanes family that now makes piñatas for stores in the United States.
“The piñata family really touched me. I could see the pride in their eyes as they explained how each of them are involved in creating one piñata. The children, the workers and even the dogs are happy. Here is a family literally in the middle of the jungle and yet they are prospering and fulfilling their dreams,” said Shellie Warren, another field trip participant.
The trip continued with a visit to Mentors Guatemala where travelers met with clients including Maria, a weaver with a booming business and Maximo, a successful strawberry farmer (see both stories above).
“What really impressed me about Mentors is its focus on training and education. In addition to business training, Mentors is teaching clients how to become more healthy and sanitary. Their willingness to improve is inspirational and I am so glad I came,” concluded Robert Marx, a 92-year-old field trip participant.
Mentors next field trip is scheduled for February 19-28, 2009 to the Philippines so mark your calendars and let Mentors know as soon as possible if you can attend this unique and unforgettable experience.
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