Covenant House - Christmas For Homeless Teens - Virtual Quilt and Donation Drive
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Donation Drive & Virtual Quilt Project
You can find ways to participate here on this lens. Please feel free to select one or all of the opportunities to contribute , to participate, and to make this Christmas an Amazing Day for these young people who all too often are left forgotten and feeling that no one cares about them.
I'm here to at least in a small way, remind the TEENS that they are Remarkable, and that they are Loved!
"Need to Talk? Call Nineline 1-800-999-9999"
Please JOIN ME and others as we connect with these young people and with each other on a journey of Christmas Blessings!
Table of Contents
- Love Changes Everything
- About Covenant House
- Several Ways To Participate...
- How Will You Participate?
- To WIN A PRIZE... Tell Us How You Will Participate HERE
- Direct Donation To Covenant House
- CREATE A LENS
- Covenant House on Twitter
- Shopping
- Virtual Quilt Project
- Quilt Block for The Teacher
- Calendars
- Buy A Blanket for Yourself - Help Raise Funds for The Project
- How To - Create A Virtual Quilt Block
- Framed Tile or Framed Tile Keepsake Box
- Christmas Cards
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- Butterfly Virtual Quilt Block
- Virtual Quilt Block Set
- How To Create A Lens Featuring Your Virtual Quilt Block
- The Greatest How To Create a Lens Guides on Squidoo
- Submit Your Covenant House Lens Here!
- Covenant House on The WWW
- Feather Sun Whimsical Design
- Thermal Lined Jackets and Coats
- Charity Quilting Organization Challenge
- Virtual Quilt Block GEAR
- Any Lens that is participating in this event or donates 20% or more to Covenant House.
- Covenant House Benefit GUEST BOOK
- Virtual Quilt Lens Entries - Add Them Here and Then Go To The Group HQ
- How To Join The Group
- NOTICE: COPYRIGHT©GYPSYOWL TM 2007-2008
Love Changes Everything
About Covenant House
Before we continue with how to support this project, we are going to take a look at who we are helping.You may be wondering, Who Is Covenant House? The following will share what they do, where they are located, what programs they offer to youth, and specific programs offered in the Houston Texas location.
What Do They Do
"Need to Talk? Call Nineline 1-800-999-9999"
Covenant House provided residential and non-residential services to more than 60,000 youth in FY06. More than 15,000 young people came into Covenant House Crisis Shelters and Rights of Passage Programs while another 17,000 young people received assistance in Community Service Centers. Covenant House Street Outreach teams made contact with an additional 28,000 homeless and at-risk youth on the streets in the 21 cities where Covenant House operates facilities.
Where Are They
Covenant House International has facilities in 21 cities throughout the United States, Canada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua.
Covenant House International sites are located in Anchorage, Atlanta, Atlantic City, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Guatemala City, Los Angeles, Managua, Mexico City, Newark, New Orleans, New York, Oakland, Orlando, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Tegucigalpa, Toronto, Vancouver and Washington, D.C.
Covenant House Programs
Food, clothing, shelter for a night: given freely, with no questions asked, no strings attached, for any hurting, homeless youth who will knock on our door tonight.
"Programs" is just another way of saying that we promise to keep loving these children unconditionally, because a covenant never quits, never fails, and never stops believing in the future.
An organization like Covenant House is only as good as what goes on face to face between youth and staff members. Once a youth decides to stay with us, our staff begins the hard, day-to-day work of building a plan for the future with each resident.
Sometimes the result is the absolute heartache of losing a kid back to the street. Sometimes, the result is the rebirth of a young life society had long left for dead.
About The Houston Covenant House Location
Covenant House Texas
Founded in Houston in 1983, Covenant House Texas provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, transitional housing and community-based services to homeless, runaway, throwaway, and at-risk youth under the age of 21.
*Crisis Care
This 80-bed emergency shelter is available on a 24-hour basis to youth in need. The shelter provides a safe place where young people's basic, immediate needs can be met.
*Street Outreach
Covenant House counselors offer food, clothing, counseling, and workshops to street kids. Walk-in services are available to youth who are not yet ready to enter our residential program
*Health Care Services
Life on the streets makes youth highly susceptible and exposes them to a variety of illnesses and injuries. On-site clinics provide free health care services to homeless youth. Mental health and substance abuse counseling also is available.
*Educational Services
On-site educational resources include General Equivalency Diploma classes, vocational guidance and life skills workshops. Young mothers are taught skills to enable successful parenting.
*Rights of Passage
Rights of Passage provides long-term residential support and prepares young adults for independent living.
Several Ways To Participate...
Which of the following ways can you participate in this Charity Drive for Covenant House?
Monetary Donations will benfit all locations (the organization will use the funds as they are most needed). The Virtual Quilt Project (the Poster we will deliver) is going to the Houston Covenant House. You are welcome to purchase Posters for your local location (I will provide a link to them = in my Zazzle Gallery)... I will donate 50% of all Affiliate revenue associated with this lens and with that poster in particular (The Poster aka 'Virtual Quilt' will benefit Covenant House no matter where the sale is generated from with 100% of my revenue being donated back to Covenant House).
I will be able to track most of the participation (Direct Donations are not trackable UNLESS Covenant House steps up and gives us a report- But, I'm Not Sure They are able to track directly from THIS LENS)... Sorry for not answering your question more clearly. Hope this helps.
What we are certain of....
Any participation is going to raise money, raise awareness, bring publicity, and over time will certainly help the cause.
Thank YOU for caring!
Select the option that best discribes your participation and please discribe in more detail how you are participating in the following section (Just Below the Poll) , or in the Guest Book.
How Will You Participate?
To WIN A PRIZE... Tell Us How You Will Participate HERE
Your Response HERE Automatically Enters You Into The DRAWING!
With so many options, there isn't much reason to not lend your energy or resources to this Fundraiser. Please tell us how you are going to participate.
If BOTH apply, please do answer twice! :D
Every Participant will be entered into the PRIZE DRAWING. Winners will be announced DECEMBER 24TH at the end of this Fund Raiser.
I will be a participant by...
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byContributing Resources (Donation of Money and/or Prizes)
Contributing Time & Energy (Promotions, Virtual Quilt Blocks, Charity Lenses)
GypsyOwl says:
I am promoting, building lenses, and contributing to the Virtual Quilt (blocks and purchasing the poster for the Covenant House).
Posted December 08, 2008
Direct Donation To Covenant House
Any Donation will qualify you to ENTER for the PRIZE drawing. (SEE ABOVE - "To WIN A PRIZE" section). Any part of your participation in this fund raiser will qualify you to be entered into the drawing. So do the very best you can to help and our combined efforts will certainly make a difference.
After you participate by Donation or any of the other 4 ways indicated ....BE SURE YOU ENTER THE DRAWING - ABOVE
BRIGHTEST BLESSINGS,
GypsyOwl
Covenant House is the largest privately-funded nonprofit agency in North and Central America providing shelter and other services to homeless, runaway and throwaway youth.
CREATE A LENS
Creating a lens that designates COVENANT HOUSE in your Pay Out.
YOU May Also CONVERT a current Lens to COVENANT HOUSE *by changing the pay out to 20% or More to Covenant House. Go To Edit Mode on your existing lens (Through Your Dashboard, select 'EDIT' just under the Lens Title, Then when your Lens is open in Edit Mode (the workshop), Look on the right side bar for the "Payment Options"... Edit this to include Covenant House (20% or More). Be sure to SAVE your changes. Then PUBLISH your lens again.
You should see Covenant House named on the top of your lens (when open in regular viewing = 'View This Lens') with a BOW next to it, should say "This Lens Donates to Covenant House."
Street and Runaway Teens (Social Issues Firsthand)
Amazon Price: $28.57 (as of 11/26/2009)
List Price: $30.85
"Need to Talk? Call Nineline 1-800-999-9999"
There is no reason to allow a single child to be without shelter. If it is problems with relationships at home, social issues, or situations that have left a child (of any age) without shelter... Someone Needs To Open a Door and Give The Child Respite.
That 'SOMEONE' is Covenant House. And With OUR Help, They can continue to do what they do.
NO CHILD is Turned Away.
Wouldn't you like to know that your TEEN has a place to go when things get out of control at home?
OR
You have made a difference in even ONE CHILD's Life in a way that changes their PATH forever?
Now... With a Combined Effort... YOU & I and ALL of the other participants can make a real impact and a REMARKABLE Difference.
Release Date: 12/31/1969
Covenant House on Twitter
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50% of All Revenue from This Lens that GypsyOwl earns from Squidoo or Affiliates will be donated to Covenant House
Christmas Flower Pot with 4 Candles and Gingerbread Decoration
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17" Lighted Reindeer Christmas Window Silhouette Decoration
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Virtual Quilt Project
There are two ways you can help with the Virtual Quilt Project.*1* Join the project - steps are outlined in this lens. (If you already have a lens to enter, go to the bottom of this lens for instructions about adding the link to the plexo and then going to the Group HQ to add your lens to the group).
*2* Shop on this lens - and/or shop on any project lenses. Project lenses will be listed in the Virtual Quilt Block Lens Entry section below.
What you will find in this lens
*First: I will highlight at a glace, what we can do, and the steps for you to join in this Virtual Quilt project.
*Second: I will provide information about Covenant House.
*Third: I will offer detailed information about Virtual Quilt project participation, details about the Virtual Quilt, how to create a quilt block & lens, and how to join the group site so that you can participate in ongoing discussions and updates as the project progresses.
Already Have A Lens To Enter?
JOIN THE GROUP NOW
How To Join The Group
Add your lens to the Virtual Quilt Block Lens Entry module (below).
Then, Join the Group by submiting your lens to
GypsyOwl's Art Workshop
Create A Virtual Quilt Block - Make one or more (as many as you want).
Create A Lens Featuring Your Virtual Quilt Block. (Create one lens for a few or all of your blocks, or a new lens for each - it is up to you).
Join The Group - Submit your Virtual Quilt Block Lens to the Group.
Submit Your Lens to the Virtual Quilt Block Lens Entry link list on this lens.
Quilt Block for The Teacher
Buy A Blanket for Yourself - Help Raise Funds for The Project
Buy A Blanket (or any other products / advertisments) from this lens, and you can keep or donate the blanket local to your location (to any charity) while still helping raise funds for the Virtual Quilt Project goals.
GypsyOwl will donate 50% of affiliate revenue to Covenant House.
Martex Super Soft Fleece Full/Queen Blanket, Blue
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Grey 70% Virgin Wool Blanket 62" x 80 "
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200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix-and-Match
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How To - Create A Virtual Quilt Block
This section will discuss steps and available options to create a virtual quilt block and apply it to your lens.How To Create A Virtual Quilt Block
There are dozens of ways to create a virtual quilt block. Here are only a few ways to give you some ideas.
Remember: Simply... Your Introduction Module Image can "BE" The Virtual Quilt Block for the Virtual Quilt.
So please don't let all of this 'detail' keep you from joining the group.
How To Join The Group
Add your lens to the Virtual Quilt Block Lens Entry module (below).
Then, Join the Group by submiting your lens to
GypsyOwl's Art Workshop
FIRST: The foundation of a virtual quilt block is an image. You may create art, photography, collage, a drawing, or even use an actual quilt block for this foundation. The block can be a message of caring, a photo of your favorite landscape, or a drawing of a heart for example. You decide. The only limitation is that the image is original (that you own the copyright).
NEXT: You will want to get the image onto your computer and then onto the lens. The following will show you how.
* Scan an original design and save a .jpg image. A great How To is Easy Designs to Make With Your Scanner.
* If you have a CafePress shop, create your design and use the Framed Tile Box product design. Then right click on the image and 'save picture as' to save it to your computer. Then upload it to the introduction module of your new Virtual Quilt Block Lens.
* If you have original art, photography, or graphic designs; You can use your image software. Resize them to 150px X 150px and save as .jpg , then upload them into the introduction module of your Virtual Quilt Block Lens.
OR
Upload them to your flicker account and use the hosting link to display your block like this...
OR use the flicker module to display your quilt block (The example "Virtual Quilt Block Set" below - is a flicker module using the slideshow display option).
OR Host your image online and use html to display it on your lens.
Basic HTML for Squidoo can show you how.
If you have other ideas, please tell us about it in the GuestBook.
Framed Tile or Framed Tile Keepsake Box
PC Quilt Sampler Keepsake Box
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Sun Feathers Keepsake Box
Price: 24.99
Butterflies Keepsake Box
Price: 24.99
Keepsake Box
Price: 24.99
Hummingbird Framed Tile
Price: 13.49
Christmas Cards
Christmas Past - Box Set of 12 Assorted Christmas Greeting Cards and Patterned Envelopes
Amazon Price: $8.00 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Butterfly Virtual Quilt Block
Virtual Quilt Block Set
These are virtual quilt blocks that I created and then uploaded them to my flickr account.
How To Create A Lens Featuring Your Virtual Quilt Block
Remember: Simply... If you already have a lens, already know how to build a lens, you can skip this section and Join The Group Now. Please don't let all of this 'detail' keep you from joining the group. Add your lens to the Virtual Quilt Block Lens Entry module (below).
Then, Join the Group by submiting your lens to
GypsyOwl's Art Workshop
How To Create A Lens Featuring Your Virtual Quilt Block
There are examples in the Virtual Quilt Block Lens Entry link list below. You may create a lens with multiple virtual quilt blocks, or create a lens for each quilt block. The more the better.
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Submit your Covenant House (to benefit covenant house ...but can be on any topic). There will be a new Award Lens created that will include the best submissions.Another Opportunity to Promote your lens and also create more awareness about Covenant House.
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SUBMIT CHARITY LENSES HERE - Nov/Dec 2008 Covenant House Benefit
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Covenant House on The WWW
This is a Feed that Searches the Internet for Covenant House.
If you Blog about YOUR LENS or about THIS LENS you may find a link to your blog here (updates are set for about an hour apart).
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Thermal Lined Jackets and Coats
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Charity Quilting Organization Challenge
Make Virtual Quilt Blocks (as outlined above) or create REAL Quilts for this project.
When REAL Quilt Blocks / Quilts are created, each organization will have the option of donating completed quilts (or blocks) to the Covenant House in their area, or raise funds (auction, raffle, etc) to donate to the Covenant House directly.
If you are a member of an organization who makes quilts for charity, or you know of an organization dedicated to this cause, please invite them to participate and add them here. Let's get them in on this challenge and double our efforts toward the goal.
- Quilting for Charity - Quilting
- How to use up that excess fabric stash for very good causes. Helping both our two legged and four legged friends in need. - Quilting for Charity - Quilting is a personally written site at BellaOnline
- Project Linus National Headquarters
- Project Linus is a non-profit volunteer organization that provides love, security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need through gifts of lovingly created handcrafted blankets and quilts. Visit our web site to learn more about our organization and how
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PC Quilt Sampler Throw Pillow
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PC Quilt Sampler Tote Bag
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PC Quilt Sampler Jr. Raglan
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Any Lens that is participating in this event or donates 20% or more to Covenant House.
Please tell us about your SQUIDOO LENS about Covenant House or about ANY TOPIC (with a Donation Payout of 20% or More TO Covenant House).
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Please leave a comment, a suggestion, share your quilting story, or your virtual quilting story. Share any news about new lenses, and post them to both this lens and submit them to the group.
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Virtual Quilt Lens Entries - Add Them Here and Then Go To The Group HQ
Add Your Lens URL to this link list then go toGypsyOwl's Art Workshop to Join the Virtual Quilt Project.
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How To Join The Group
Add your lens to the Virtual Quilt Block Lens Entry module (ABOVE).Then, Join the Group by submiting your lens to
GypsyOwl's Art Workshop
This will help us work together to get traffic to our lenses and to build a growing awareness of the need to support Covenant House.
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