In light of the horrific shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut, we bloggers are banding together and doing what we can to help. It may not be much comfort to those who have lost their loved ones, but hopefully it will show our support and that our prayers are with them.
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To the Blog World and Anyone Else who Wants to Help:
Yesterday, tragedy struck so many of us in ways we did not foresee. An elementary school and small town in Connecticut was shattered by a mass shooting. We knew we wanted to help and we came up with this:
On Tuesday, December 18th, there will be a blogger day of silence. We will post the button and that's it. Please try to not post anything else that day if possible.
We are also raising money that will go to an organization in the memory of this tragedy. The organization is calledThe Newtown Family Youth and Family Services. Here is the official description of the support service we are donating to:
"Newtown Youth and Family Services, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit, mental health clinic and youth services bureau dedicated to helping children and families achieve their highest potential. NYFS provides programs, services, activities, counseling, support groups and education throughout the Greater Newtown area.
ANY DONATIONS MADE TO NEWTOWN YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO THOSE EFFECTED BY THE SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTING."
Please visit THIS PAGE to make your donation.
We can't imagine how they must be feeling, especially this close to the holidays. We would love for you to spread the word on your own blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Let's make a difference and use blogging in a positive way. Thank you in advance for participating.
Love,
The Blog World
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2 comments:
such a tragedy, but so glad to be able to donate money and help the families in this tough time. thanks for sharing.
also, i'm glad to be following your blog now via the gfc collective blog hop. can't wait to get to know you more through your posts!
- morgan at quitetheblog.com
New follower! Found your blog through the blog hop, can't wait to get to know you more :)
Rachel
http://sugar-stripes.blogspot.com/
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