Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Autumn Arrival



It's that time of year again when, at least in other parts of the country, the leaves turn shades of burnt amber and brushed gold. Thoughts begin to shift towards the start of school and the pending holidays. Perhaps you'll begin to think about ways that you can support Heifer this coming holiday season. You can volunteer at one of our upcoming events, including many Alternative Christmas/Holiday Gift Markets. You can speak to your local school, church, or group about giving Heifer gifts in place of merchandise during the holidays. You can give these gifts to your own family. Whether it's the gift of time or the gift of an animal, there are many ways to help.

Now is the time, despite the tendency to speed up, when you really want to slow down. Notice the shift in the quality of the light and the crispness in the morning air. Enjoy your local farmer's market and taste the fruits of the harvest. Bake a homemade pie and watch your family and friends delight in the taste....and enjoy the time you have together.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Sunset Junction Fair!



What: Sunset Junction Fair - Heifer International will have a booth at this fun, family fair this year!
When: August 23rd and 24th, 2008
Where: Silverlake, CA

Contact our office if you would like to volunteer!


The Orange County Fair was a roaring success again this year! The fair had over 1 million visitors, many of whom stopped by the Beyond Our Borders exhibit in the Millennium Barn. We had over 220 volunteer shifts spread over 21 days, and our wonderful volunteers rose to the occasion! We handed out buttons, bookmarks and brochures to many interested visitors who explored our exhibit featuring Ecuador, Uganda and Thailand. Next year? We're planning for it already!

Murtaza Rizvi - Beyond Our Borders Intern



Murtaza Rizvi helped recruit, train and manage over 200 volunteers for the Beyond Our Borders exhibit at the 2008 Orange County Fair. We were incredibly lucky to have this talented, charismatic and thoughtful young man in our office this summer. Murtaza is currently a nursing student at Cypress college and hopes to transfer to a UC next year. We will miss him, but we wish him all the best!