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2009-09-10T11:39:00.000-07:00

There are only so many hours in a week and, for the foreseeable future, this blog will be on hiatus.
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Charlotte Heifer Partners with Central Piedemont Community College Library

2008-08-15T14:04:00.000-07:00

CPCC, Central Piedmont Community College, is partnering with Charlotte Heifer to help explain and promote "Social Engineering" - or "how to change the world!" By listing us as their sponsor for the educational TV show, FrontLine, the CPCC library has won a grant from FrontLine to help in their work of teaching about the theory and practice of Social Engineering.

The school has been the site of past presentations about our animal projects, and they want to learn more about our uses of micro credit and "locavores" (raising and eating food locally).

The major benefit for everyone is that Heifer will have a "high profile" among the over 16,000 students. We will have opportunities to present the Heifer story in movies, personal appearances and information booths. Everyone wins!

Watch for announcements of individual events later this year.

--Alex Smythers

Beatrice Biira

2008-07-14T12:53:00.000-07:00

Beatrice's graduation in May prompted a NYT op-ed Column by Nicholas D. Kristof entitled "The Luckiest Gir;".

“I am one of the luckiest girls in the world,” Beatrice

declared at her graduation party after earning

her bachelor’s degree from Connecticut College.

Indeed, and it’s appropriate that the goat

that changed her life was named Luck.

To read the entire peace visit: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/03/opinion/03kristof.html?_r=3&hp&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Beatrice is also scheduled to speak at the Denver Global Youth Forum in November 2008. I hope the text of her speach will be available. They have posted a very nice bio at: http://www.ptpi.org/whats_new/EventCustom.aspx?eventId=4ef789a2-6206-dd11-9457-0007e90cf513&eventPageId=68c1db42-ae73-41c0-bedd-451bf6e70238

What is next for Beatrice? Beatrice will graduate from Connecticut College in May 2008, having majored in International Development and Gender Studies. She will continue her education by pursuing a Master’s Degree at The Clinton School of Public Service, beginning in the fall of 2008.

Charlotte Country Day

2008-06-05T05:21:00.000-07:00

Charlotte Country Day Raises another Ark!

Each year Linda, who teaches World Geography, inspires the 7th grade students at Charlotte Country Day to raise an ark for Heifer.

Student leaders line up to present their accomplishments for Heifer at the school assembly.

Ann of Charlotte Heifer attends to thank the participants and receive the funds on behalf of Heifer.

Some of the materials Linda provided to the 7th grade class rooms to facilitate the fundraiser.

Thank you Charlotte Country Day 7th Grade!

Heifer Gardening Workshop - New Knowledge and New Friends

2008-05-12T15:31:00.000-07:00

Participants watched "Seeds, Hope, and Concrete", a short video about Heifer's work supporting Community Gardens and Urban Agriculture.

Caroline, a local bee keeper and a Charlotte Heifer member, shared her knowledge about honey bees and earth worms and how they support our gardens and all life on earth.

Earnie from Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK) presented information about gardening for wildlife including the most needed resources we can provide to our wild friends and how to certify your property with the World Wildlife Federation as a Backyard Habitat.

Larysa, a Master Gardener with Union County Extension Service, presented techniques for container gardening. She was especially informative about growing herbs in small spaces.

Alex and Matthew, both Charlotte Heifer members, avid gardeners, and all-around dirty guys, presented information on improving soil quality including composting and soil testing.

Katie, a Charlotte Heifer member, shared information about planting seeds indoors and demonstrated how to make newspaper seedling pots.

Thanks to Renfro Hardware in Matthews, Norwood Garden Center in Charlotte, and Dr. JB's Hummingbird Feeders for donating doorprizes and to Providence Day students who volunteered their time to help.

Food Crisis in the News

2008-04-29T17:46:00.000-07:00

If you have been listening to any media in the last couple of weeks, you have undoubtedly heard about the soaring price of food around the world. Here in the states we face increases of 15 to 20 percent but, did you know that the prices of some staples are as much as doubling in poorer parts of the world... places where people were already spending as much as %80 of their income on food?

The causes are complex and it can be very disheartening to those of us half a world away to hear about food riots and increased hunger. However, all is not lost. The world can provide sustenance to all people if we will just give it a chance. Visit Heifer's web page and learn (or refresh your memory) about sustainable agriculture and integrated farming. Then pass on the gift of knowledge to your friends and family.

Heifer's Approach as it Applies to the Food Crisis

Charlotte Area Donors of 2007

2008-04-22T08:26:00.000-07:00

Thank you for your support of Heifer International in their fight to end hunger and poverty while caring for the earth!
Entries marked with '*' are repeat donors.

While gifts from individuals are not recognized here, this list highlights the fantastic donations that Heifer receives from our community groups!

We want to extend our thanks to all donors regardless of size. Every bit helps as your gift grows and grows through the cornerstone of "Passing on the Gift".

If you believe that your organization belongs on this list and is not by some oversight please don't hesitate to contact us.

>$10,000
* Charlotte Latin School, Charlotte
* Davidson UMC, Davidson
* Lake Norman Charter School, Huntersville
* Providence Day School, Inc., Charlotte

>$5,000
* Blair Road UMC, Charlotte
* Charlotte Country Day School- 7th Grade Class, Charlotte

>$1,000
Adventist Christian Academy, Charlotte
Assurance UMC, Huntersville
* Bethel Presbyterian Church, Cornelius
* Bethpage Presbyterian Church, Kannapolis
Calvary UMC, Charlotte
Center For Positive Living, Charlotte
Central UMC, Mooresville
* Covenant Presbyterian Church, Charlotte
Forest City First Baptist Church, Forest City
Lincolnton First Presbyterian Church, Lincolnton
* Mill Creek Baptist Church, Monroe
Myers Park Baptist Church, Charlotte
Newell Presbyterian Church, Newell
* Plaza UMC, Charlotte
* Turner Presbyterian Church, Monroe
Unity Presbyterian, Denver

>$500
* Antioch UMC, Matthews
Bethpage UMC. Kannapolis
Bostian Elementary School, China Grove
Carmel Presbyterian Church, Charlotte
* Central UMC, Concord
Christ Episcopal Church, Albemarle
* Cold Springs UMC, Concord
* Cook's Memorial Presbyterian, Charlotte
Corinth Baptist Church, Casar
Davidson Elementary School, Davidson
Dilworth United Methodist Church VBS, Charlotte
Hawthorne Lane UMC, Charlotte
* Hickory Grove UMC, Charlotte
* Holy Covenant UCC, Charlotte
* Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Gastonia
Lilly Center of Catawba College, Salisbury
* Love's Grove United Methodist Church, Stanfield
* Midway UMC, Kannapolis
* Mooresville First Presbyterian Church, Mooresville
Mount Pleasant UMC, Mount Pleasant
Mouzon UMC, Charlotte
Presbyterian Weekday School, Gastonia
Prospect Presbyterian Church, Mooresville
* Providence UMC, Salisbury
Rhyne Heights UMC, Lincolnton
Rocky Mt, Mooresvlle, Mooresville
Saint Alban's Episcopal Church, Davidson
Salisbury First UMC, Salisbury
* South Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte
Southpark Christian Church, Charlotte
Stephenson Presbyterian Church, Monroe
Tanner's Grove UMC, Forest City
West North Carolina UMC Conference, Charlotte

Your Generosity is Heart Warming and will make a real difference in the lives of people all over the world.

Heifer Gardening Workshop

2008-04-21T13:57:00.000-07:00

Charlotte Heifer is very excited to host a free workshop for gardeners!

Learn how to apply Heifer International’s gardening principles to your home garden. See demonstrations of simple, sustainable gardening with minimal use of chemicals.

When: The two-hour program begins at 10 am in the Family Life Center at the rear of the church, where free parking is available.

Where: The church is located at 9135 Blair Road in Mint Hill. Guests will include:

Guests Include:
Mecklenburge County Extension Service http://mecklenburg.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=lawngarden

Habitat And Wildlife Keepers (HAWK) http://www.habitatsteward.org/

Attend four work shops of your choice:

Container gardening
Pest management
Soil improvement
Gardening for wildlife
Starting seeds indoors
Beneficial insects

Kids are welcome!

Kids will have the opportunity to make garden ornaments and planting their own seed pots.
Remember - May 11 is Mothers Day

Door Prizes Available!