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Giving Almost Daily

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Giving Almost Daily

Over the holidays when I was at a relative’s house for dinner, I noticed that everyone carried their packages and food items over in a box with a very familiar logo on it...the Amazon Smile.

 

Who doesn’t purchase from Amazon?  We order pills, lights, oil for the give kids the worldcars...everything imaginable!

 

When I heard about Amazon Smile, I immediately signed up so that o.5% of our purchases on eligible items goes to the charity of our choice.

 

Larry and I chose Give Kids the World, located just outside Orlando in Kissimmee as our charity of choice.

 

Give Kids the World is the non-profit organization that is instrumental in fulfilling the wishes of foundations like the Make-a-Wish Foundation and other wish-granting organizations.

 

Children with critical illnesses and their families can spend a week at the Village and their accommodations, meals, theme park admissions and other entertainment are provided for them.

 

Having visited Give Kids the World, I can tell you that you cannot leave there without a smile on your face for the hard work that the volunteers do and a tug at your heart for the children.

 

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So now, when we order eligible items on Amazon, it is good to know that we are always giving to this wonderful charitable Village.

 

This is an entry in Sally and David Hanson’s February The BEST Challenge to Be Your Best.

 

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Kathy Streib
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Comments (36)

Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

I have Amazon Prime but was skeptical to sign up for Smile. Thanks for mentioning the benefits here so we can all indicate our favorite charity as the recipient.

Feb 05, 2019 11:54 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Great entry for the challenge, Kathy!

Feb 05, 2019 12:37 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I was previously unaware of Amazon Smile.  You outline the benefits of signing up for the program.

Feb 05, 2019 01:28 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Kathy Streib - I also was unaware of Amazon Smile. I will have to check it out! Thank you Kathy for the suggestion. 

Feb 05, 2019 02:20 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I think you and Larry made a very wise choice in choosing Give Kids The World as your Charity of choice.

Feb 05, 2019 03:39 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I wasn’t aware of this and I shop amazon all the time Kathy Streib 

Feb 05, 2019 11:17 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

I don't shop at Amazon often.  Like others I had no idea about the charity giving. While I'm not a member of Amazon, I may change my mind, thanks

Feb 06, 2019 02:04 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Yes Ma'am...it certainly does !

Feb 06, 2019 11:56 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sally K. & David L. Hanson we thought about rotating it but Give Kids the World gets so little attention. 

Wayne Martin it's a great way to help out your favorite charity and you're already spending the money!

Feb 06, 2019 02:07 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sharon Lee it's not an enormous amount but every bit helps. 

Barbara Todaro we go to Amazon first when we're shopping for items.  See if you have a favorite charity on it. 

Feb 06, 2019 02:08 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Michael Jacobs this is more of a passive form of giving but just think how many charities would benefit!

Gita Bantwal if anyone goes to Orlando, it is well worth the time if you can tour the Village. 

Feb 06, 2019 02:19 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol Williams I got this from the website...$105,515,619.04 

as of October 2018.

   

Feb 06, 2019 03:40 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Donald Urschalitz that's a great idea to present to your charity. And had to rub it in, didn't you!!!!

I agree Brian England Makes you feel like you're doing some good. 

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty you're absolutely right, and Houston is a generous city. 

Feb 06, 2019 03:42 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Joan Cox those boxes are everywhere, aren't they!?

Joe Pryor I figured that we're going to order anyway, so why not give back. 

Hannah Williams that's wonderful!!!!  We can all do what we can. 

Feb 06, 2019 03:44 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

That's for sure Will Hamm 

Libby Cousins we are waiting for a package from then today!

Ron and Alexandra Seigel I love that!!!!  

 

Feb 06, 2019 03:47 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty check it out!  

Thanks Sharon Tara!!

Myrl Jeffcoat it's so easy to do, once you sign up!!

 

 

Feb 06, 2019 03:50 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® great!!!!  It's fun seeing a message pop up saying that you've donated "x" amount. 

Thank you George Souto That picture is of us with Henry Landwirth, the founder, who just passed away last year. 

Feb 06, 2019 03:54 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS hope you'll consider signing up. 

James Dray even if you don't sign up for Amazon Smile, you might consider Amazon Prime!!! Lots of benefits. 

Feb 06, 2019 03:55 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Kathy, I don't order much from Amazon, but was glad to read about the Amazon smile charity.  Looks like I need to sign up and reap some benefits.

Feb 12, 2019 05:48 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy, I had no idea that our friend Debe Maxwell, CRS  has created the "give back group" over ten years ago... go figure. Interestingly we do a lot of shopping now on the Internet hence  Amazon, I had no idea  of this aspect of Amazon. Good to know, duly noted. On a side note I heard that they have not paid taxes in two years not a penny so they can give back and be generous:)Endre

Feb 16, 2019 10:08 PM