August's Charity of the Month

Oh holy wow, I can't believe we are halfway through August already! Arwen was kind enough to remind me that I haven't mentioned the charity of the month yet, so here it is:
This month 10% of all sales before taxes and shipping will go to the Arthritis Society of Canada - http://www.arthritis.ca/ to donate directly, follow that link.
If you would like to see my jewelry for sale, my Etsy shop is here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlestudiojewels I have many items for sale, more to be listed, and I ALWAYS love to do custom pieces!
That is all for now, see you soon :)

Melodious Monday: June's Charity of the Month!

Thank you to all of my clients for your purchases, you helped donate money to the Arthritis Foundation in Canada and Epic Farms horse rescue in Alabama, U.S.A.!

This month's charity will be the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (L.A.W.S.). They are a local (to me, anyway) animal shelter helping to take care of our stray and unwanted pet population until they get their forever homes. 10% of my sales before taxes and shipping will be donated to them this month, read on below to find out more about the great work they do for our community :)

About L.A.W.S.
LAWS is an independent organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of all animals. It is a registered charity (#BN 11900 4893 RR0001) that survives solely on private donations, receiving no funding from any level of government. Every year the shelter staff deals with over 2500 animals. These are lost, abused, or abandoned animals which are cared for until their rightful owners can be found or they can be placed in new homes.

Our Mission Statement:
To promote the welfare of all animals, to provide shelter and care, and prevent cruelty and suffering for those animals in need.

LAWS History
The Lanark Animal Welfare Society was founded 30 years ago. Initially it was an independent society with a small shelter just outside of Lanark Village. In 1986 LAWS purchased one acre of land on Glenview Road and, with the help of 600 supporters, built a small shelter that housed 12 dogs and a few cats. A cat wing was later added and over the years, the additions have resulted in a shelter which can now house almost one hundred cats, dogs and other small animals.

In the early 1990’s, LAWS became an affiliate of the Ontario S.P.C.A. allowing it to conduct cruelty investigations. In 2002, LAWS hired a full time trained cruelty investigator (agent).

LAWS provides emergency shelter for more than 1,300 animals each year. LAWS receives no funding from any governmental source. Its operating expenses are met from donations from its members, supporters, adoption fees and fundraising activities such as garage sales, raffles, craft sales etc.

The LAWS shelter runs under the supervision of a small paid staff assisted by volunteers who help clean cages, feed and walk the animals and run various events and fundraisers. Some of these volunteers also serve as members for the Board of Directors, helping to make decisions in the operation of the shelter, with a view to improving the long term well being of all animals in this County. Together we can continue to provide shelter for these gentle creatures who do not have a voice of their own.

Again, thank you very much to all of my clients - past, present and future - for helping so many people and animals. You are making a great difference in the happiness of our planet.

Fabulous Friday: A Bracelet Full of Sunshine!

The Celts believed that spirals represented the sun - the more open the coil, the brighter the sun. This is one bright bracelet! Click HERE to see the bracelet (with more photos) in my Etsy store. It is made from 14karat gold filled wire, sterling silver wire and amber. It is all hand formed into spirals and links.

$10 from the purchase of this piece will be donated directly to the Arthritis Society of Canada, which helps people with fibromyalgia as well as with arthritis http://www.arthritis.ca to donate directly - thank you!

Click HERE to see more items in my Etsy Shop, 10% of the sales always goes to charity.

Thanks for visiting!

Fabulous Friday - May's Charities of the Month!

First of all, thank you for your support last month, as I was able to donate money to help rescue some feedlot horses, now happily recovering at Circle L Farms, as well as donate a little bit of money to the Cancer Society in Canada!
This month I am so happy to announce the new charities of the month - yes there are 2 very special charities.
The first is the Arthritis Society of Canada - appropriate as May is Fibrolyamgia awareness month, with May 12 being Fibromyalgia Awareness day. They help people with fibromyalgia and arthritis manage their disease and live lives that are as normal as possible, as well as funding research into these debilitating diseases.
The second charity is also the EFA (Etsy for Animals) charity of the month and a good friend of mine. Epic Farms is a horse rescue and rehabilitation farm in Alabama, run by a wonderful woman (and cancer survivor!) Jennifer Crowe. They are in desperate need of help after torrential rains have washed away parts of their paddocks, flooded their tack room, and blown the roof off a few stalls in their horse barn!
5% of the total sales before taxes and shipping will go to EACH charity this month. As well, you can go to my Charity Promo Items section in my Etsy store to see items available that will donate specific dollar amounts to these charities.
I wish each of these charities the best of luck and if you would like to donate directly, you can do so through their websites:
EpicFarms.com
Arthritis.ca
Thank you for your compassion and support,

Thankful Thursday Part 2 - Donations to Charity!

Well I am happy to announce that my sales last month resulted in my being able to donate to not one, but THREE charities! I was able to give $10 each to the Arthritis Society in Canada, the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Canada and the Lanark Animal Welfare Society! I strongly encourage each and every one of you to visit their websites and donate to help people and animals everywhere. They do such great work, and, with life the way it is, you never know when you might need help from one of them :)
I want to thank everyone who has purchased an item from me, as your purchase has made a difference to many charities worldwide!
THANK YOU!

Thankful Thursday - Giving Back and the New Charity of the Month

In these tough economic times, I really find I am grateful for the little things: I have a roof over my head, food on the table, and, though I don't make a lot of money in my business, I am able to give back to my community by donating a portion of all my sales to charities. This month I was able to symbolically adopt a polar bear with the help of the National Wildlife Federation. I don't actually own a polar bear, but the money donated goes to help preserve their habitat and increase awareness of their plight.
I mean this when I say, from the bottom of my heart, I Thank You for your purchases. You are helping to make a difference in the lives of people and animals everywhere! Plus, you get nice stuff - everyone wins!
The next Charity of the Month is the Arthritis Society in Canada. They help people with arthritis, as well as people like myself, with Fibromyalgia. 10% of the total sales before taxes and shipping in February (of regular items not associated with other charities) will be donated to this charity.
Animal lovers, never fear! In my Charity Promo Items Section of my Etsy store I have many items that donate to animal welfare charities.
Here's hoping this month is as great as the last - I have lots of new jewellery and photography items, so please keep checking back!