Yesterday on Blog Action Day, I read about The Luxury Fund on Jed's website and was so very much impacted by the concept that I wanted to talk share it here, too – you know, just in case the like 6 of you who actually read my blog don't read his ;)
The Luxury Fund is a really interesting way of looking at how easy it is for us, the Haves, to help out the Have Nots. 100% of money donated to the fund is divided among 4 faith-based groups (listed on further down ... check out their sites too!). It's a pretty new venture organized by a guy in Alabama, but seems to be taking off because it's a really great notion that we can give up one or two small things, chip in that bit of money and when it's all taken together, it can really make a difference.
I guess it's just hard for me to completely grasp the worldwide poverty crisis – especially in relation to the privileged life I have lead – but this really helped me put it in perspective and seemed a good way that I can help out and not feel overwhelmed. I was just really impacted by this and wanted to share.
LF Mission:
"Every year Americans spend $15 billion on bottled water. Did you know that $1 can provide clean drinking water for an African person for an entire year? The Luxury Fund asks people to use some of their "luxury money" to help change the lives of those around the world who suffer from great poverty, disease, and injustice.
Here's how it works: Today, you could decide to skip your cup of coffee at the local coffee shop, and rather than running your check card for $3 at the coffee shop, you could contribute a small $3 to the Luxury Fund. That money is distributed among four charities who are helping to end poverty (Blood Water Mission, Compassion International, International Justice Mission, Love 146). It's an easy way to make a small sacrifice while making a huge impact around the world that can literally save lives"
The Groups Supported:
• International Justice Mission
• Love 146
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