March 2008 Charity of the Month

Sightsavers International
http://www.sightsavers.org

Sightsavers works to combat blindness in developing countries, restoring sight through specialist treatment and eye care. They also support people who are irreversibly blind by providing education, counselling and training. They help the people who need it most - those living in poverty in some of the world's poorest countries.

For 50 years Sightsavers has been restoring sight and improving the lives of people who are irreversibly blind in poor countries around the world. They were founded in the 1950s by Sir John Wilson, with the express aim of restoring sight - wherever possible - in former Commonwealth countries.

Today, they work with partners in over 30 countries and their mission has expanded to also provide services to the blind and campaign for the eradication of needless blindness.

EFC members donated $20.00 to this charity in March.

February 2008 Charities of the Month

Once again we have a tie for this month and the EFC February Charities of the Month are :

Farm Sanctuary
http://farmsanctuary.com

Farm Sanctuary works to end cruelty to farm animals and promotes compassionate living through rescue, education and advocacy. We envision a world where the violence that animal agriculture inflicts upon people, animals and the environment has ended, and where instead we exercise values of compassion.

EFC members donated $20.00 to this charity in February.

Make it Right
http://www.makeitrightnola.org

"Make It Right's mission is built upon catalyzing redevelopment of the Lower 9th Ward by building a neighborhood of safe and healthy homes that incorporates modern, high-quality design and construction while preserving the spirit of the community's culture.

Make It right is committed to building 150 houses in the Lower 9th Ward; ensuring a green, affordable, sustainable, and replicable community to serve as a model for further rebuilding; including the Lower 9th Ward community as an integral part of the process; and a finance plan that ensures that residents who wish to return to the Lower 9th Ward can do so without further financial hardship"

EFC members donated $20.00 to this charity in December.