Site Search

Home > Singles > Power of One


Give a Goat for Christmas
posted November 29, 2006

Instead of another sweater for Christmas this year, why not give your loved ones something with far-reaching significance? Through World Vision's unique gift catalog, you can donate money in a friend or family member's name to provide a dairy goat for a needy family in Haiti, a wheelchair for one of the world's more than 100 million physically disabled poor, necessities for children living in poverty in America, and many additional needed items. Go to World Vision's gift catalog site for more information.


Provide Clean Water
posted November 1, 2006

The bad news: Millions of Africans lack access to clean water, including those living with HIV/AIDS. Countless women and children walk up to ten miles a day to get water.

The good news: One dollar provides one year of clean water for an African.

Blood: Water Mission's 1,000 Wells Project is building 1,000 wells and clean water projects in 1,000 African communities. Find out how to donate your dollar—and hopefully do even more—at www.bloodwatermission.com.


Pray for Persecuted Christians
posted October 18, 2006

The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is coming up on November 12. For information on ways to get involved, go to www.persecutedchurch.org. Or reserve a free 2006 IDOP kit, by calling Open Doors at 888-5-BIBLE-5, or e-mailing usa@opendoors.org (and specifying "Free IDOP Kit" in the subject line).


Fund Free Mammograms
posted October 4, 2006

Since October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, why not do something to combat this disease with which 182,000 American women are diagnosed each year. When you click on the Fund Free Mammograms icon at www.thebreastcancersite.com, the site's sponsors, in conjunction with the National Breast Cancer Foundation, will help fund mammograms to women in need. Early detection is key to more treatment options and a higher chance of survival.


Inspire Kids to Read
posted September 30, 2006

Now that school's back in session, why not make a positive impact on students by helping them get excited about reading? You can read aloud to underprivileged kids in schools and community centers one hour a week through Rolling Readers USA. For information on how to get involved, go to www.rollingreaders.org.


Inspire Kids to Read
posted September 13, 2006

Now that school's back in session, why not make a positive impact on students by helping them get excited about reading? You can read aloud to underprivileged kids in schools and community centers one hour a week through Rolling Readers USA. For information on how to get involved, go to www.rollingreaders.org.


Celebrate Grandma
posted August 30, 2006

September 10 is National Grandparents Day. Why not celebrate by calling your grandparents, visiting a nursing home, or taking an elderly neighbor with no nearby family to lunch. For more ideas, go to www.grandparents-day.com.


Donate a Great Read
posted August 16, 2006

Do you have Christian books you're not going to read again or extra Bibles overflowing your bookshelves? If so, why not donate them to Christian Library International, an organization that distributes these valuable resources to prisons, shelters, and international missions. For more info, go to www.cli-nc.org.


Defend Our Children
posted August 2, 2006

In the U.S., between 100,000 and 300,000 children are sexually exploited commercially each year. To fight this evil, Shared Hope International has just launched The Defender Campaign. This movement calls on good men across America to help protect children from sex-traffickers by raising awareness, encouraging public debate, and reducing demand by making it clear that predators risk exposure, prosecution, and jail time. Go to www.thedefendersusa.org for more information for you or the men in your life.


Garage Sale for a Good Cause
posted July 19, 2006

In this season of garage sales, why not clean out your closets, basement, attic, and/or garage and finally get rid of that stuff you haven't worn/used/seen in years. If you don't have enough things to warrant your own garage or yard sale (or if you don't have a garage or yard at your apartment or condo), gather with some other single friends to host a joint sale at one person's house. Or make it a project for your whole singles group and hold it at your church. Then donate all or part of your profits to your church's missions fund or your favorite ministry.


Save a Life
posted July 5, 2006

Did you know that every two seconds someone in America needs blood? At www.givelife.org, you can find a place to donate blood in your community—or better yet, how to sponsor a drive with your singles group, Bible study, or church. Sponsored by the American Red Cross, this site also offers helpful info about donating blood as well as encouraging stories from recipients.


Click for a Good Cause
posted June 21, 2006

Making a difference in the fight against global hunger is just a click away. Visit The Hunger Site (www.thehungersite.com), click the "Give Free Food" button, and the site sponsors will donate money to hunger-fighting organizations Mercy Corps and America's Second Harvest. Roughly 24,000 people die from hunger or hunger-related causes every day, down from 35,000 ten years ago. Your efforts can help lower this number even more.


Deliver Meals
posted June 7, 2006

Countless homebound elderly people in the U.S. are unable to shop for or prepare meals for themselves. Through Meals on Wheels Association of America, you can deliver hot lunches to these folks. Go to www.mowaa.org and click the Search for a Program icon to find an affiliate in your area and get involved.


Be a Voice for the Oppressed
posted May 24, 2006

Since February 2003, more than 400,000 people have died and more than 2.5 million people have been displaced from their homes in the Darfur region of western Sudan. Every day, more than 500 innocent people die from malnutrition, disease, and violence (including gang rapes, mutilation, and mass slaughter). Add your name to the Million Voices for Darfur campaign, urging our government to do all they can to stop the genocide. At www.SaveDarfur.org, you can send an electronic postcard to President Bush and find other ways to get involved.


Pray for Our Nation
posted May 3, 2006

As we pray for our country and its leaders this May 4, the National Day of Prayer, why not extend the exercise to the 364 other days of the year by signing up for the Presidential Prayer Team. At www.presidentialprayerteam.org, you can add your name to the millions of others who receive regular e-mails with prayer request for the President, his cabinet, the nation, and our Armed Forces. Born out the September 11 tragedy, the Presidential Prayer Team is the largest organization dedicated to praying for our President and the nation.


Rebuild After the Storm
posted April 19, 2006

As the Southeast braces itself for the coming hurricane season, they're still frantically rebuilding from last year's devastation from Katrina and Rita. The need for volunteers is still huge. Samaritan's Purse has mobilized hundreds of volunteers to clean out mud and ruined materials, remove fallen trees and debris, and repair damaged roofs. They're looking for volunteer teams of up to 15 people to serve at least three work days. If you can gather some friends and give a few days to our brothers and sisters in the Gulf Coast, go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/Volunteer_Index.asp for more information.


Become a Child Advocate
posted April 5, 2006

Did you know that in the U.S. over half a million children are in foster care because they can't safely live with their families? Many of these kids, who have already suffered abuse and neglect at home, get lost in the overburdened court system and are at the mercy of a dozens of strangers: police, foster parents, social workers, judges, lawyers. But Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are trained and committed adults appointed by a judge to watch over and advocate for a child's best interests. Often these people are the difference between homelessness and a safe home for these kids, between jail and becoming a productive member of society. You don't have to have any legal expertise, CASA provides all the training you need. To make a difference for a child in your community, visit www.nationalcasa.org.


Teach English to Refugees
posted March 22, 2006

Thousands of people flee to our country every year seeking the safety, freedom, and opportunities they cannot find in their own. But once they're here, there is often a big struggle ahead as they learn our customs and our language. You can help improve the quality of life for these refugees and immigrants by helping them learn English. Christian development agency World Relief offers free English classes to these folks, and you can help by being a tutor or teacher's assistant. Find out how at www.worldrelief.org.


Adopt a Soldier
posted March 8, 2006

At www.mysoldier.com, you can request a starter kit that includes the name of a soldier to write to as well as suggestions for putting together a care package. The site was started by U.S. Army Sergeant Juan Salas, who learned firsthand how valuable letters from home were during his time in Iraq. "It doesn't matter what you think of the war," says Salas, who's now a student at Manhattanville College, "Let's support the troops."