Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Alternative Gifts for Mother's Day

Are you like Pastor Fritz and always buy your Mother's Day gifts a little late? Here are some ideas for how you can support programs that help women while also honoring Mom.

Buy a handmade gift from women artisans
Heartbeats Catalog
A wonderful catalog run by Sisters of the Humility of Mary featuring cards and crafts all by women.
A Greater Gift
Fair trade crafts from around the world, including many from women's cooperatives.

Support organizations that help women
Various projects and programs of Presbyterian Women
Includes general support of Presbyterian Women and special mission projects around the world.
Church World Service
Select a project that would be meaningful to your mother and get a special card sent to her.
Women for Women International
A program supported by CPC's women that helps women in war zones, including Iraq & Afghanistan.

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