Category Archives: DAY IT FORWARD

Day it Forward – November 2016

We believe that every individual has the ability to make a difference in our world, and we want to give our readers a chance to bring attention to a cause that is important to them.

Every month, we will ask you to submit the charity of your choice (please send submissions to contact@beyondwords.life with “December Day it Forward” in the subject line). Tell us what the charity is about, why it is important to you, and anything else you feel is important to share with us.

Your submissions will be reviewed by bestselling author Sylvia Day and she will select one to personally contribute to for the month. The selected charity will be featured in the next month’s Day it Forward to bring more awareness to its cause and allow for readers of Beyond Words to donate as well.

The submission chosen for the month of November is from Cheaneulle DeRosier:

I would like to nominate the Red Panda Network! They work closely with zoos and people both in the US and overseas to help with the conservation efforts to save the Red Panda, which is not only endangered, buy considered a “blanket species” which means by protecting them, it’s also protecting several other species in the same habitat. It is near and dear to me because I have participated in fund raising for them every year for the last 5 or 6 years. They aren’t a very large organization yet, but they are making great strides, and every dollar counts. I know they would love this donation, and it would help so many red pandas and save them from habitat destruction and poaching. Thank you so much for your consideration.

Cheaneulle DeRosier / “Red Panda Girl”

red panda networkThe Red Panda Network is committed to the conservation of wild red pandas and their habitat through the education and empowerment of local communities.

Sylvia will be donating $1,500 to the Red Panda Network, and you can donate, too, here. If you would like to submit a charity to Day it Forward for the month of December, please send submissions by November 25th, 2016 to contact@beyondwords.life.

Day it Forward – October 2016

We believe that every individual has the ability to make a difference in our world, and we want to give our readers a chance to bring attention to a cause that is important to them.

Every month, we will ask you to submit the charity of your choice (please send submissions to contact@beyondwords.life with “November Day it Forward” in the subject line). Tell us what the charity is about, why it is important to you, and anything else you feel is important to share with us.

Your submissions will be reviewed by bestselling author Sylvia Day and she will select one to personally contribute to for the month. The selected charity will be featured in the next month’s Day it Forward to bring more awareness to its cause and allow for readers of Beyond Words to donate as well.

The submission chosen for the month of October comes from Rosanna Malecki:

“Hello … [the] charity that is near & dear to my heart is  JBJ SoulKitchen. You get a 3 course meal for $10 and then pay it forward for someone who cannot afford to. They provide meals for the less fortunate. For people in need who go have a meal, if they cannot pay for their meal, they pay it forward by volunteering at the kitchen. It is a beautiful place.

Sincerely, Rosanna”

jon-bon-jovi-soul-kitchen-billboard-1548JBJ Soul Kitchen is a non-profit Community Restaurant, run by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, that serves paying and in-need customers. A Community Restaurant is a place where individuals or families can come to eat a delicious farm-to-table meal in a warm, welcoming setting and meet our neighbors.

 

Sylvia will be donating $1,500 to JBJ Soul Kitchen. You can donate, too, here.
If you would like to submit a charity to Day it Forward for the month of November, please send submissions by October 25th, 2016 to contact@beyondwords.life.

Day it Forward – September 2016

We believe that every individual has the ability to make a difference in our world, and we want to give our readers a chance to bring attention to a cause that is important to them.

Every month, we will ask you to submit the charity of your choice (please send submissions to contact@beyondwords.life with “September Day it Forward” in the subject line). Tell us what the charity is about, why it is important to you, and anything else you feel is important to share with us.

Your submissions will be reviewed by bestselling author Sylvia Day and she will select one to personally contribute to for the month. The selected charity will be featured in the next month’s Day it Forward to bring more awareness to its cause and allow for readers of Beyond Words to donate as well.

The submission chosen for the month of September is the WHW.org:

whw logoWHW is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization with the mission of providing the unemployed and the underemployed the skills and resources they need to get and keep a good job.  Since 1993, WHW has served over 70,000 job seekers referred by over 275 partner agencies at no charge.  Each year more than 8,000 job seekers participate in programs focused on equipping them to be the most marketable candidate for the job they seek. WHW envisions a day when every person in Orange County who wants to work enjoys gainful employment!

Sylvia will be donating $2,000 to WHW. You can donate, too, here (in many ways).
If you would like to submit a charity to Day it Forward for the month of October, please send submissions by September 25th, 2016 to contact@beyondwords.life.

Day it Forward – August 2016

We believe that every individual has the ability to make a difference in our world, and we want to give our readers a chance to bring attention to a cause that is important to them.

Every month, we will ask you to submit the charity of your choice (please send submissions to contact@beyondwords.life with “September Day it Forward” in the subject line). Tell us what the charity is about, why it is important to you, and anything else you feel is important to share with us.

Your submissions will be reviewed by bestselling author Sylvia Day and she will select one to personally contribute to for the month. The selected charity will be featured in the next month’s Day it Forward to bring more awareness to its cause and allow for readers of Beyond Words to donate as well.

The submission chosen for the month of August is the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors:

“The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) offers compassionate care to all those grieving the death of a loved one serving in our Armed Forces. Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24 hours a day, seven days a week through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones. TAPS has assisted over 60,000 surviving family members, casualty officers, and caregivers.”

Sylvia will be donating $2,000 to TAPS. You can donate, too, here.


If you would like to submit a charity to Day it Forward for the month of September, please send submissions by August 25th, 2016 to contact@beyondwords.life.

Day it Forward – July 2016

We believe that every individual has the ability to make a difference in our world, and we want to give our readers a chance to bring attention to a cause that is important to them.

Every month, we will ask you to submit the charity of your choice (send submissions to contact@beyondwords.life with “July Day it Forward” in the subject line). Tell us what the charity is about, why it is important to you, and anything else you feel is important to share.

Your submissions will be reviewed by bestselling author Sylvia Day and she will select one to personally contribute to for the month. The selected charity will be featured in the next month’s Day it Forward to bring more awareness to its cause and allow for readers of Beyond Words to donate as well.

The submission chosen for the month of July is Equality Florida.

Equality Florida

Equality Florida consists of two organizations – Equality Florida Institute, Inc., our 501(c)(3) educational charity and Equality Florida Action, Inc., our 501(c)(4) advocacy organization. Together, these organizations form the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Through education, grassroots organizing, coalition building, and lobbying, we are changing Florida so that no one suffers harassment or discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Sylvia will be donating $1,200 to Equality Florida. You can donate, too, here.

If you would like to submit a charity to Day it Forward for the month of July, please send submissions by July 25th, 2016 to contact@beyondwords.life.

Day it Forward – June 2016

We believe that every individual has the ability to make a difference in our world, and we want to give our readers a chance to bring attention to a cause that is important to them.

Every month, we will ask you to submit the charity of your choice (send to contact@beyondwords.life with “Day it Forward” in the subject line). If you want, tell us what the charity is about, why it is important to you, and anything else you feel is important to share.

Your submissions will be reviewed by bestselling author Sylvia Day and she will select one to personally contribute to for the month. The selected charity will be featured in the next month’s Day it Forward to bring more awareness to its cause and allow for readers of Beyond Words to donate as well.

The submission chosen for the month of June is Action for Autism136463105155681036128

Action for Autism (AFA) is dedicated to helping children and the families of children affected by autism to assist them in the attainment of available resources and thereby improve their lives. 1 in every 88 children born today will be diagnosed with some form of autism.  AFA seeks to provide awareness and education about autism and to help families get the resources to best suit their needs.

Sylvia will be donating $1,000 to Action for Autism. You can donate, too, here.

If you would like to submit a charity to Day it Forward for the month of July, please send submissions by June 24th, 2016 to contact@beyondwords.life.

Day it Forward – April 2016

We believe that every individual has the ability to make a difference in our world, and we want to give our readers a chance to bring attention to a cause that is important to them.

Every month, we will ask you to submit a one-paragraph essay on a charity of your choice. We want to know what the charity is about, why it is important to you, and anything else you think is important for us to know.

Your submissions will be reviewed by bestselling author Sylvia Day and she will select one to personally contribute to for the month. Your charity will also be featured in the following month’s installment of Day it Forward to bring more awareness to its cause and allow for readers of Beyond Words to donate as well.

 

The submission chosen for the month of April is the Southern Nevada Beagle Rescue Foundation.

southern nevada beagle rescue foundation

The SNBRF is a non-profit foundation dedicated to the rescue of Beagles and education about responsible dog and puppy ownership. We provide rescue and adoption services primarily in Las Vegas, Henderson, and the rest of Clark County Nevada and find permanent homes for Beagles who have been surrendered by their owners or who have been abandoned or abused. Southern Nevada Beagle Rescue does not house dogs and puppies in a shelter as in many rescue groups. Our dogs are cared for in healthy, safe, loving foster home environments.

Sylvia will be donating $1,500 to the Southern Nevada Beagle Rescue Foundation. You can donate, too, here.

Day it Forward – March 2016

We believe that every individual has the ability to make a difference in our world, and we want to give our readers a chance to bring attention to a cause that is important to them.

At the start of the month, we will ask you to submit a one-paragraph essay on a charity of your choice. We want to know what the charity is about, what it means to you, and anything else you think is important for us to know.

Your submissions will be reviewed by bestselling author Sylvia Day and she will select one to personally contribute to for the month. Your charity will also be featured in the following month’s installment of Day it Forward to bring more awareness to its cause and allow for readers of Beyond Words to donate as well.

 

united way geneseeThe charity chosen for the month of March is the United Way of Genesee Flint Water Fund. The United Way of Genesee County has set up this fund for the purchase of filters, bottled water, emergency support services and prevention efforts. 100% of the fund is used for these projects and no Administrative Fee is assessed. The UWGC has sourced more than 11,000 filters systems and 5,000 replacement filters, ongoing sources of bottled water to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and also supports a dedicated driver for daily distribution.

Sylvia will be donating $1,500 to the United Way of Genesee Flint Water Fund. You can donate, too, here. You can also find other ways to help here.

 

pure madiThis month, we also spotlight PureMadi, an organization that is working to provide sustainable solutions to global water problems, including the development of a sustainable, ceramic water filter factory in South Africa. The filters have been shown to significantly improve the health outcomes of human populations using them relative to groups who only drink untreated water.

Sylvia will be donating $1,000 to PureMadi. You can donate, too, here. You can also find other ways to help in global water problems here.

To have your charity considered for April’s installment of Day it Forward, please email your submissions to editorial@beyondwords.life with “April Day it Forward” in the subject line by March 25, 2016.

Day it Forward – December 2015

We believe that every individual has the ability to make a difference in our world, and we want to give our readers a chance to bring attention to a cause that is important to them.

Every month, we will ask you to submit a one-paragraph essay on a charity of your choice. We want to know what the charity is about, why it is important to you, and anything else you think is important for us to know.

Your submissions will be reviewed by bestselling author Sylvia Day and she will select one to personally contribute to for the month. Your charity will also be featured in the following month’s installment of Day it Forward to bring more awareness to its cause and allow for readers of Beyond Words to donate as well.

The submission chosen for the month of December comes from Shabnam Farhadi:312545b

In late 2013, my mother was diagnosed with stage IIB breast cancer. The doctors told us that it had metastasized which meant we were in for a long, hard battle. Luckily, our local branch of the Susan G. Komen in Southwest Florida, came prepared to help.  They gave us educational seminars, emotional support, and recommendations to different local doctors. In addition, they gave us a gift bag full of goodies that made the process easier to handle (pillow for chemo chairs, a cap for when all her hair fell out, a pill box for the thousands of medications they forced into her, etc.) They helped to prepare us for a battle we weren’t too knowledgeable about…My mother is approaching her two-year survivorship in May of 2016. I attribute a great deal of her strength to bringing us here. But I can’t say that the foundation had no part in it. The Susan G. Komen foundation in Southwest Florida was a blessing and the people who volunteer there are heroes.

 

Sylvia will be donating $1,000 to Susan G. Komen Southwest Florida. You can donate, too, here.

 

full_1404405744.pngThis month, we will also spotlight the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, an organization committed to finding a cure for breast cancer. They provide funding for cancer research worldwide to fuel advances in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment, metastasis and survivorship.


Sylvia will be donating $1,500 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. You can donate, too, here.

 

To have your charity considered for January’s installment of Day it Forward, please email your submissions to editorial@beyondwords.life with “January Day it Forward” in the subject line by December 25, 2015.

Day it Forward – November 2015

We believe that every individual has the ability to make a difference in our world, and we want to give our readers a chance to bring attention to a cause that is important to them.

Every month, we will ask you to submit a one-paragraph essay on a charity of your choice. We want to know what the charity is about, why it is important to you, and anything else you think is important for us to know.

Your submissions will be reviewed by bestselling author Sylvia Day and she will select one to personally contribute to for the month. Your charity will also be featured in the following month’s installment of Day it Forward to bring more awareness to its cause and allow for readers of Beyond Words to donate as well.

The submission chosen for the month of November comes from Dori Walker:

In 2011 at our gender reveal ultrasound for our third child my world changed.  We were informed our daughter was “incompatible with life”.  Those three words broke me.  The days that followed I had a hard time getting out of bed to care for our two boys.  It was inconceivable for me to be happy when it felt like we were just waiting for her to die.  I was too scared to give her a name, it made the situation too real.  My salvation came in the form of Alexandra’s House Perinatal Hospice.  The founder, Patti, helped me find purpose, strength and beauty in the following 6 weeks she survived in my tummy.  That strength allowed us to give her a name, Mathilda Hope.  Patti was there for the decisions that you never plan on making.  She was there for her birth and her memorial service.  Alexandra’s House is a big reason we were strong enough to pursue adoption through foster care; we now have 7 children with one in heaven.  Mathilda Hope inspires us to be better and pay it forward in all we do!

Dori Walker and family

Sylvia will be donating $2,000 to Alexandra’s House. You can donate, too, here.

We also occasionally spotlight other charities submitted by readers each month:

  • Shannon Cutts submitted Mentor Connect, the first global eating disorders mentoring community. Sylvia will be donating $500 to Mentor Connect. You can donate, too, here.

To have your charity considered for December’s installment of Day it Forward, please email your submissions to editorial@beyondwords.life with “December Day it Forward” in the subject line by November 25, 2015.