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It all started innocently enough. Maggie Keenan (Twitter handle @MaggieKeenan) and I (Lisa Manyon ?€“ Twitter handle @WriteOnCreative) were both being social on social networks.

I posted a question on Facebook that asked: ? ?€?I think it would be fun to be a professional gift giver w/ an unlimited budget to delight others. What would you give & why??€?

This sparked some interesting discussion and Maggie took note (we both have a passion for giving and helping non ?€“profits in particular).

Then the magic began. I thought about the recent Facebook craze of women posting their bra color in their social media status to support breast cancer. Fair enough, it?€™s a good cause. BUT, what about taking action to REALLY make a difference. I sent the link to the bra gig to Maggie to ponder, too.

In the spirit of the aforementioned question I posted on Facebook ?€“ I immediately thought about a blanket drive and then I thought about all the cold and hungry people within our own communities. Maggie was on the same wavelength (one of the reasons I love her dearly?€”and yes, we are real friends, Twitter pals and Facebook friends, too).

Maggie suggested we involve a young gentleman by the name of Zach Bonner or @Zach_Bonner on Twitter. He?€™s the 12-year old Founder of the Little Red Wagaon Foundation a program designed to help homeless children. (what an inspiration). So, we?€™re asking you to either support what we?€™re challenging you to do (donate your time, a blanket or some food) or send Zach a donation if you can?€™t find it within yourself to actually take another action.

Enough said: Here?€™s how you can make it happen.

1. Post the information you’ll find below on your Facebook page, blog etc. to spread the word.
2. Take an action yourself
3. Post one of the status suggestions in all of your social media status sections.

That?€™s it. Together we can make a difference.? Give on!~

Here’s your suggested post to send to FB friends to spread the Help Starts @ Home ~ No One Should Be Cold or Hungry campaign.

Help Starts @ Home ~ No One Should Be Cold Or Hungry

People in your community are cold and hungry. You might not see them on the streets in your community but they are there. Or you may live in a community where it?€™s more than obvious (Hello, Seattle, Los Angeles, Detroit?€¦). Maggie Keenan (@MaggieKeenan ?€“twitter) and Lisa Manyon (@WriteOnCreative ?€“twitter) are no strangers to giving. They?€™re challenging you to do the same. So, donate a blanket or food to someone who needs it. Perhaps someone you see on the street or contact your local giving agencies. There are Community Partnership Act programs across the country, homeless shelters and food banks, too. Or, if you cannot donate an item, donate your time to a local soup kitchen. Let?€™s make a difference. Let?€™s put any judgments aside & give unconditionally.

The Help Starts @ Home movement was inspired by the social media craze of women posting their bra color to support breast cancer. Maggie & Lisa support breast cancer too BUT they?€™re taking this a step further and challenging you and your family to take action and make a difference. After all, we don’t help. who will?

Help really does start at home and no one should be cold or hungry. Post this to your Facebook wall, pass it on to friends, add it to your blog, send it to your newsletter subscribers & when you?€™ve taken action, post this in your status on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook or whatever social media platform you choose.

Think of the impact we can ALL make. Oh, and if you really cannot find the time to take action and donate a blanket or food, please consider sending a donation to the The Little Red Wagon Foundation. Zach Bonner (@Zach_Bonner ?€“ Twitter) is the founder. He?€™s 12-Years old and dedicated to helping homeless children. Check him out on Twitter or at http://littleredwagonfoundation.com/ .

Now go forth and GIVE. And, when you do, add our Twibbon to your Twitter profile (thanks @ShelbyCollinge telling us about Twibbons) to your Twitter profile to show united support for Help Starts @ Home.

Help Starts @ Home ~ No One Should Be Cold Or Hungry ~ I donated to (insert item & name or organization here)

Help Starts @ Home ~ No One Should BE Cold Or Hungry ~ I donated a blanket & food today

Help Starts @ Home ~ No One Should BE Cold Or Hungry ~ I donated to Http://littleredwagonfoundation.com

Help Starts @ Home ~ No One Should Be Cold Or Hungry ~ I volunteered in soup kitchen today

Help Starts @ Home ~ No One Should Be Cold Or Hungry ~I volunteered in a homeless shelter today

Help Starts @ Home ~ No One Should Be Cold Or Hungry ~ I volunteered at a Food Bank today

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