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Sign the Pledge - Feed Hungry People

Posted Fri, 03/13/2009 - 13:09 by Beth J. Bates

Hunger in this country has always been a problem, but with the current state of the economy and the rise in unemployment, it is hitting families worse than ever.

PledgeToEndHunger.com has rallied with Tyson Foods, Share Our Strength, Hum. Minds at Work, Kompolt and Mediasauce to help support the efforts of food banks.

There are several ways that you, the individual, can help feed hungry people right now:

Residents of Second Life Stood Up against poverty

Posted Wed, 10/31/2007 - 07:24 by FightHunger.org

Over 38.8 million people, in 110 countries participated in this years Stand Up and Speak Out event, a global initiative launched by the United Nations Millennium Campaign, to show support for the UN Millennium Development goals and against poverty. We joined them in their call by organising a Stand Up Against Poverty event in the virtual world Second Life.

Report on "Fight Hunger: Walk the World" event on May 13

Posted Wed, 05/16/2007 - 05:40 by rikomatic

Susanne Thörnqvist sends us a report on the "Fight Hunger: Walk the World" event on May 13. She comments that "the event would not have been possible without the help of our wonderful and dedicated volunteers in Second Life and all the musicians who dedicated their time to play live for us."

Number of people attending: More than 380
Funds raised during the 24 hours event:

  • Funds raised from donation boxes 244,379 linden dollars
  • Shoe sales 2000 linden dollars
  • Total donation boxes and shoe sales 864 USD

 

Many thanks to Brownrice Internet for hosting the NPSL site.

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