HELPING HANDS MISSION

PLEASE JOIN THE HELPING HANDS MISSION TO BE HELD IN THE PHILIPPINES ON

FEBRUARY, 2009

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We want them to help themselves, put a little hope in their lives, get them back on their feet and do it with dignity. Will you help us?

Lend a helping hand. Years after the tsunami (How can we forget?), earthquakes, mudslides and other disasters in Asia, thousands of victims are still walking around in utter hopelessness. Your help is needed now, more than ever. Thousands of children have been left orphaned or homeless. People have lost, not only their loved ones, but their homes and means of livelihood as well.

We surveyed our members in Asia. Here are what they need most:

1. Assistance in putting their business back together. They need both expertise and capital.

2. Schools, books and school supplies for the little ones. Food and medicine for the hungry and the sick.

3. Training for local counselors. The grief has not subsided. So many people are contemplating taking their own lives. "What have I to live for"? they ask.

4. Training on how to cope with similar disasters in the future.

5. More tourists. Tourism is the number one dollar earner in these areas.

PLEASE HELP US HELP THESE PEOPLE IN NEED. Here's how:

1. Join a Helping Hands Mission.

People who are able to spend more time in one country are encouraged to do so. We will make arrangements for your extended stay.

We need doctors, nurses, counselors, trainers, educators, business consultants, assistants and others. Click here for the application form

97% of the funds we are raising will go to programs so you will need to pay for your travel. However, we are negotiating special deeply discounted airfare and hotel rates. In some communities, some of our partners may be able to host your accommodations in their homes. Email Laura Cheng for updates

2. If you can, donate cash. It is what is most needed.

3. Donate your product or service for auction on eBay: Asian Leaders Association is listed with ebay's Mission Fish as a charity. To make sure your donation is credited to the Charity fund, please complete this form and we will post your donation on ebay. We will send you the link as soon as it is posted.

All of us have merchandise that we purchased, perhaps in our travels, perhaps locally but never used. Donate them and get a tax deduction. If you work with a hotel, airline, travel agent or tour operator, ask for a donation of a vacation package. If you are a speaker, consultant or trainer, donate your time and knowledge; if you are an author, donate your books, if you are an artist, donate your art. It is a great way to promote your product or service while at the same time helping people in need.
 

Click here for a form which you can print and fax back to us: Print and fax form

Click here to complete the form online:` Online Form

3. SHOPPING WITH A PURPOSE: If you are buying office supplies, books, CDs, videos, beauty products, computers, software and others, why not do it online? It is usually much cheaper than shopping at the mall. It is definitely more convenient and , yes - it is safe. There are a variety of online stores to which we are affiliated - computers, software, books, business tools, airlines, hotels, etc. Helping Hands Mission will get 2-10% of your purchase at no additional cost to you. It is a painless way of making a donation to the mission. ENJOY SH0PPING AND GIVE A HELPING HAND! 100% of the proceeds will go to Helping Hands Mission.

If you email us after you buy something, we will send you a receipt after we receive the check from the store. Asian Leaders Association, sponsor of Helping Hands Mission is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax deductible.

4.  Be a Sponsor. Sponsorship helps your business and we donate 100% of every sponsorship dollar to the Helping Hands Mission. . Please click here to become a sponsor.

5.  Sign up or upgrade to CIMPA Gold membership. CIMPA is donating $50 out of the membership fee to the Helping Hands Mission

6. Sign up for Golden Global Membership at ALA . ALA is donating $25 out of the membership fee to the Helping Hands Mission

7. Sign up for CPPM, CGMP or CIMP certification. CIMPA is donating $40 out of your fees to the Helping Hands Mission

8. Organize a party, an event, an auction, a raffle at your meeting, a friendship walk, a concert - whatever you can do. Email us for ideas and literature.

9. Buy a bracelet for yourself or buy several to give to your friends or staff to wear to show their support and sympathy. These stunning bracelets were crafted by talented but poor local craftsmen in Thailand. We got a few to help them out. All proceeds will go back to them.

HOW WILL YOUR MONEY BE USED?

98 % of your donation will be used for programs. Our chapter leaders in the local areas determine what would be the best use of our limited resources. Basically, we want to assist the neediest to get back on their feet.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP! IT IS MUCH NEEDED AND APPRECIATED.

ALA Foundation charitable projects are currently administered as tax-exempt projects under the National Heritage Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) corporation. To better serve our members' needs, ALA Foundation has filed with the Internal Revenue Service an Application for Recognition of Exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code. Your contribution is tax-deductible, either way.