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Random thoughts on a Memorial Day.. I'm rather private about family life. I do come from a family with a father who was in the service. My heart goes out to every person who serves for our country and for their families. It's a tough road. On another note.. Our Country and Universe face battles daily. My heart goes to every activist reaching out with time and energy fighting to improve the Universe so there can be a future ahead for this younger generation and beyond. It's an on going battle going on every second of the day. If you question or are hesitant about getting involved. At least go online and sign a petition or pledge for a cause. A signature can go a long way. I'm huge fan of Causes.org, Change.org, and Avaaz.org. On a final note.. Wishing everyone a fabulous week ahead. Peace-Love-Spirituality-Happiness-Love to all who makes an effort for positive change-Fabulosity xo Jeremiah van Wagenen

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Causes.com

Causes.com takes a crowdsourcing approach towards activism and fundraising. It allows users to promote causes and collectively donate to nonprofits, NGOs and activism projects. It works on a few levels.

1. There's an amazing sense of transparency in those who are promoting their causes on the site. The nonprofits involved communicate regularly to their donors and anyone interested in being one through posts on their cause's page.

2. The financial goals of each organization are clearly stated. Anyone viewing the site knows exactly how much each organization is trying to raise, where they are currently at with their goal, and precisely what will be done with the money.

3. The community aspect encourages people to donate. People are creatures of influence. On each cause's page one can see those who have donated and instantly join in a conversation with fellow donors.