As a tragic “hopeful”, I must share information on charities, non-profits, volunteer organizations; it’s a symptom of our tragic case. I work in an environment of tragic “hopefuls”. We hope the world will be a better place. We hope the suffering can be downgraded to the least bit possible amount of impact imaginable. We hope to feed all starving men, women, and children; rescue abused animals; care for the elderly; stock the shelves of business’ dedicated to humane outreach; give money to aid programs; raise funding for hospitals/medicines/treatments; support local farms, and ride bicycles everywhere. In our exhausted state of giving we receive Hope. 
Part of being a tragic “hopeful” is harboring a deep desire to be connected to others who want to sacrifice for a cause. You hope there is a shared commonality amongst humanity to become better for each other and the environment in which we live. In order to be successful at getting others to join, I had to realize the existence of what I am asking people to give up and that is to relinquish their most valuable possessions: time, energy, and money. The benefits must outweigh the reality of tragically sacrificing one’s most valuable possessions. So, what is the benefit? A sense of well-being? Yeah, that’s nice. Being grateful that you have been blessed with so much? That’s an obvious answer. Expanding your ego and bragging rights for being an awesome person? I say go for it but be humble. Humility gives you a reputation for being a bad-ass human being! Truly, there is no real benefit. The reality is… it’s the right thing to do. We all look at the world and realize there is so much to be done, so much room for improvement. We’ve been witnessing mass society become more and more self-involved and it just doesn’t seem right. It feels a little “off” to most individuals. The “benefit”-if there is one- is that giving brings things back into balance. Hunger, sickness, abuse, homelessness, etc. have been around a long time and there is no fix… there must be a counter-acting force to keep things in balance. Where there is sickness there must be a cure. 
Hopefully, you will experience a burning desire to participate. Hopefully, you will become aware of the fact that every time you receive there is an opportunity to give. I tragically hope we share in the amazing need for pure balance. I will include lists of some of the great charities & volunteer organizations we have worked with. Some organizations you can be hands-on or donate /raise money with the hope of an invite to a function and/or event. Most of them offer 
perks to the tragic hopefuls such as cool clothes or knick knacks emphasizing that you are fabulously philanthropic for supporting their cause, swanky events, health oriented options like running a race or… your picture in a magazine! Whoop -Whoop!!! Let me stop writing so you can start building a world filled with Light, Wonder, and Hope.
Charities for Children:
B.A.S.E Camp/ Candle Lighters Foundation, Childhood Cancer Foundation: http://www.basecamp.org/
Kids House of Seminole, Inc: http://www.kidshouse.org
New Hope for Kids: http://www.newhopeforkids.org/
Animal Rescue:
Pet Rescue By Judy: http://www.petrescuebyjudy.com/
Faith Hope & Love Rescue: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/FL785.html
Food, Clothing, Household Goods, Distribution:
Harvest Time: http://www.Harvest-time.org
Christian Service Center: http://www.christianservicecenter.org/index.php
Community Food & Outreach Program: http://www.communityfoodoutreach.org/
Community Outreach:
Job Partners: http://www.jobspartnershipfl.org/
Summit, Nice Serve- Community Outreach: http://www.summitconnect.org/pages/serve
Heart of Orlando: http://www.hfuw.org/
National/International Services:
Children of the Nation: http://www.cotni.org/
Charity Water: http://www.charitywater.org/
End Childhood Prostitution & Trafficking: http://www.ecpatusa.org/
Feeding America: http://feedingamerica.org/
Volunteer Services:
Volunteer Orlando: http://volunteerorlando.com/org/opp/medallions/?portlet_id=10323239225
Making the Difference: http://www.makingthedifference.us/
Elderly:
Meals on Wheels & Adopt a Senior:
http://orlando.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.mealsetc.org
Share The Care: http://www.helpforcaregivers.org/
Philanthropy Groups:
The Gentleman’s Fund:
http://orlando.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://helpforcaregivers.org
Guys With Ties: http://www.guyswithties.org/orlando/photos/
Join (RED): http://www.joinred.com/splash.htm
Local Farms:
Home Grown: http://homegrowncoop.org/
My Yard Farm: http://myyardfarm.com/
he marketing bus has been a smooth ride up until 2008 when sudden detours changed its route. These detours caused the marketing bus to travel out past town, to a two-lane, rocky road. After traveling miles through endless farmland, it eventually made its way to a small country town with one intersection and one blinking red light. The driver found himself currently at a crossroads…the East/West road sign reads “Offline,” the North/South road sign reads “Online.” A brand new sign is secured on the right side of the road. The sign reads “Welcome to the Town of Integration! The most cutting edge, equidistant town to everything! All roads lead to us! Coming soon!”
