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North America » United States » Georgia » Smyrna September 1st 2010

I recently won the Do It While You're Young/Global Humanitarian Discussions Radio contest. The submission asked for a volunteer abroad story & I wrote about my experience in Russia last year. As part of my winning, I received an Amazon gift certificate (which I used to buy a Frommers Morocoo guide book), an article in the online magazine and a spot on the radio show! (I feel like a celebrity). DIWYY is a cool web site catering to young people who love to travel. Many of the article come from readers who have experienced a destination first hand. There are also lots of good tips and tricks for cost effective, solo travelling and of course, volunteering. You can read about me on the volunteer spotlight here http://www.diwyy.com/new-blog/travel-volunteer-spotlight-sucheta-rawal/ Megan Schiebe, Founder of Travel Volunteer Search and Host ... read more

North America » United States » Georgia August 4th 2010

We are only 20 days away from our final payment due date to Cross Cultural Solutions. Although friends & family have been quite generous, we still haven't raised enough to cover our program fees for this volunteer trip. CCS requires that all volunteers cover the cost of housing, meals, travel & transportation on their own, as well as dedicate 5-6 hours of their time at the destination each day. Flights from Atlanta to Morocco are running at $1100-1500. While we want to do good in the world, spread mutual understanding of cultures, share humanitarian understanding & explore, we can't do it without your support! In honor of CCS's 15th anniversary, we ask 15 supporters to donate $15 each. Additionally, we are open to receiving airline miles, buddy passes, flight vouchers, etc. If you would like to ... read more

North America » United States » Georgia » Columbus June 29th 2010

Our first fundraiser is now complete!! Thank you to all who came out to support us at our Moroccan Dinner Party! Although, some things didn't turn out the way we originally had planned, we had a great time! There were a lot of prizes given away, laughs shared and even some inspiration to others to look into their own volunteer experience! After nearly a 3 hour drive to get to Imane Restaurant, we set up our raffle/and Silent auction items and nearly sweat off 20 pounds in the sauna! The heat of the restaurant was intense....I guess we were being prepared for our trip to Morocco!! Sucheta approached me to let me know i was becoming a Moroccan Bride! I was put in a "table" type thing, and hoisted up by 4 men and paraded around ... read more
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North America » United States » Georgia June 21st 2010

Hello all! Our upcoming fundraising event is just around the corner. We are hosting a dinner party at Iman Restaurant in Duluth on Sunday, June 27. There will be dinner buffet, belly dancing, live DJ, a talk on Morocco, raffle & silent auction! Please bring cash or check for bidding. Here are some of the wonderful gifts that you can win just by attending the event... 1. Pure Romance Gift basket valued at $150 2. Mary Kay gift basket 3. 31 gift basket 4. Gold canyon candles 5. Scrapbooks by Jennifer 6. Avon gift basket 7. Gift basket from DRESS ME UP BOUTIQUE 8. 2 tickets to Theatre in the Square 9. Gift certificate from KerFox Photography 10. 2 tickets to Dad’s Garage 11. $25 BP gas card 12. $150 gift certificate for wine tasting at ... read more

North America » United States » Georgia June 16th 2010

I am sad to say our good friend Keisha may not be able to join us for this trip. We are still hoping & praying that we are able to raise enough funds to cover her costs to go with us this year. Fingers crossed! Here is a note from Keisha... Ladies, As mentioned before, I have recently been concerned about the feasibility of going on the trip. Things are not looking great here as business has slowed considerably. We are tightening our belts and making the necessary cuts until we’ve managed the lean time. My husband and I have decided that it will be best to alleviate the additional time and financial pressure by forgoing this trip. I am so sorry to miss out and have talked with Sucheta at some length about this decision. ... read more

North America » United States » Alabama June 9th 2010

Recruiting for donations for our Morccan Dinner Party has become a full time job! Spending hours out of my day, emailing, calling and sending letters I've been disappointed with rejections but amazed by the generosity of others!! I'd like to say Thank you to those who have already contributed to our cause!! To begin with my recruiting, I contacted some friends who are also Pure Romance Consultants. They've each contributed items to a Raffle basket worth over $100!! To Host a Party, Order Products or join their team contact them at their websites and email addresses below. Pure Romance by Kristie Johnson--www.kristiejohnson.pureromance.com*kristiejohnson@pureromance.com (Phenix City, AL) Pure Romance by Amber Zarate--www.amberzarate.pureromance.com*amberzarage@pureromance.com (Columbus, GA) Pure Romance by Crystal Ransom-www.crystalransom.pureromance.com*crystalransom@... read more

North America » United States » Georgia » Smyrna June 7th 2010

I have frequently dined at Muss & Turners restaurant, located around the corner from where I live, in the Ivy Walk shopping center in Smyrna. It has been a wonderful lunch & dinner option, which I have also introduced to some of my friends. Everyone has loved it! Here are a few things I love about Muss & Turners... Nice ambience & outdoor patio seating Awesome sandwhiches (my personal favourites are the Cobbler & No Meat Please) Good selection of salads, to dine in or take out Extensive international beer & wine list Shopping area for artisan cheese, crackers, sauces, pasta, etc. When I wrote about our upcoming fundrasing event to M&T, they happily donated us a Gift Certificate for a "Self-Guided Wine Tasting" for up to 6 guests, valued at $150! Thank you Ryan, Chris ... read more

North America » United States » Georgia June 2nd 2010

Today, Keisha & I met with Imane, the owner of Imane Moroccan restaurant in Duluth, GA. The restaurant has only been open for 6 months & we had not heard about it till we searched for it online. Imane had read my email last week & agreed to help us with our fundraiser. She was very curious to know about what we will be doing in Morocco. Coming from that region, she was quite aware of the culture & societal needs. We discussed our program & our fundraising idea at length over mint tea. We decided to have a dinner party at the restaurant where we will invite our friends, community & the public to experience an evening of culture. An extensive buffet will be prepared by Imane's chef, a portion of the cost will benefit ... read more

North America » United States June 1st 2010

We have created a page on Facebook Causes to reach out to our friends & extended network. Please join our cause by visiting http://www.causes.com/causes/491213?m=9e4cc0c7&recruiter_id=8546554 Pledge a donation or pass it on to your friends. We appreciate any help you can provide in extending our reach to the world! Thank you in advance!!!... read more




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