We partner with people through business and community development to break the cycle of poverty.
Donate between Dec 13-28th and do two things:
1: Help us reach our year-end goal of 200 donations!
2: Enter to win a night on the town for 2 This includes 2 tickets to see comedy improv at The Bovine Metropolis Theater and dinner for 2 at Rialto Cafe ($25 gift certificate).
We will draw the winner on Dec. 22nd! Don’t miss your chance to win!
The 1010 Project was recently honored at the Surprise Appreciation Celebration for Chuck Blakeman on November 13; receiving a generous donation raised from Chuck’s supporters and presented to the organization in his name. We asked Megan McDonald, initiator and organizer of the party and founder of SHIELD, to tell us why she chose to make The 1010 Project the beneficiary of this event.
…I knew that I wanted to give something back to him, on behalf of all of us that have been recipients of the guidance, encouragement, and just good solid advice that he shares so selflessly…Chuck’s personal motto is, “Live Well By Doing Good.” Everyone who has been around him for any length of time soon learns how passionate he is about living this out…
In this spirit, I realized that the most appropriate way of honoring Chuck would be to use his party as an opportunity to raise awareness and a donation for an organization that holds a special place in his heart. I contacted his wife, Diane, to find out if there was a one charity that she knew of which stood out. She immediately suggested The 1010 Project. I did my research and knew that this was exactly the kind of altruistic organization we were looking for. It was also fitting to learn that, not only did Chuck Blakeman support it, but he was instrumental in helping Brian Rants to find the focus he needed to make it the success it is today…
We sold t-shirts and sponsorships and were able to raise a sizeable amount to present to this very worthy cause. I love that Brian is using his talents to bring together resources focused on educating and empowering people who wouldn’t otherwise have access to the hope that comes from knowledge and a chance at self-sufficiency. What better way to honor Chuck than to take part in helping others in a way that allows us to live well by doing good.
Megan McDonald is the founder of SHIELD (Serve, Help, Integrate, Educate, Lead, Develop). Here is what Megan had to say about her organization:
SHIELD is an association dedicated to serving others through free “Short Session” educational workshops designed to equip people with the training necessary to effectively manage their financial, mental, and physical lifestyles. Its primary purpose is to promote individual success and self-sufficiency by teaching real-world life skills. SHIELD enables people to take charge of their lives by empowering them to make informed decisions when faced with life’s challenges. To learn more about the vision, upcoming workshops, and how you can get involved, visit www.shieldassociation.com, or e-mail Megan directly at megan@shieldassociation.com.
Thank you Megan and Chuck for partnering with us to break the cycle of poverty!
