Jan7

Collars for Cancer

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Collars for Cancer

Cynthia Rollins business “Dogn’i Apparel” creates very cool accessories for dogs including bandanas, collars, leashed and doggie beds!

She has created a line of “Breast Cancer Awareness Apparel” with $5.00 from each item sold being donated to “Champion the Cure” an effort that brings the latest breakthroughs and treatments to cancer patients at the Lafayette Family Cancer Center in Brewer, Maine.

In addition to a pink collar and leash – Cyndi  has designed a fun pink matching head scarf and doggie bandana for cancer patients going through therapy so their dogs can be their chemo buddies and be there for support.

For more info visit www.dogni.com

For more info about Champion the Cure – www.championthecurechallenge.org

Jan6

5 Dunkin Donuts in Maine pledging a “penny per cup” to American Cancer Society

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5 Dunkin Donuts in Maine pledging a “penny per cup” to American Cancer Society

From WABI TV 5

by Meghan Hayward – January 6th 2012

A cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee is going a long way for the American Cancer Society.  Five local stores are taking part in the effort.

One cent from every cup of coffee, hot or iced, sold at the stores in 2012 will go to the society’s relay for life.

Dunkin Donuts got involved in the local relay last year.  This is the largest pledge the American Cancer Society has seen in this area.

” This is astronomical. This is something that’s never happened in our history of the relay, especially in our area,” said Relay for Life Volunteer, Heather Gaudett.

” Well we do a lot of stuff with the community already. But this is just another great program. Cancer is something that seems like everybody ends up being affected by at some point in their life. Anyway you can help stop it, why not?” said Dunkin Donuts General Manager, Joe MacDonald.

The five locations include Eddington, Holden, Orrington and the two Brewer stores.

They say they stand to raise about $10,000.

Jan3

Maine business owner making a difference in Guatemala!

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Maine business owner making a difference in Guatemala!

Esther Dawn Littlefield works from home doing advertising and account setup for a manufacturer of household products. Her company has a non-profit fundraising program that allows her to choose to partner with a charity of her choice.

She chose to support an effort underway in Guatemala and in August – helped to lead a missions trip with her church to Guatemala, to work with a program called Raising the Children of God that has multiple programs in Guatemala City and villages throughout the country. They have a feeding program which feeds about 200 children in the city every morning before the kids go to to school. They also offer classes to teenagers for free, teaching them English, computer skills, and proper etiquette.

Since returning, she continues to support this effort by making contributions through her business.  Esther says, “I am so excited that they have received a check in November and December to benefit Raising the Children of God. I am continuing to work to grow my business, and as I do so, I am able to support a charity that I care about!”

If you would like to know more… you can contact Esther

email address: littlefield@wedeliverwellness.com and/or phone 207-249-9013

Her website  http://www.littlefield.awumoms.com/

Jan2

Balance Hair and Body in Brewer, Maine gives back!

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Balance Hair and Body in Brewer, Maine gives back!

A wonderful small business that specializes in taking great care of their customers… is giving back to an organization that takes great of those in need…

Manna Ministries provides a safety net in the community that prevents the working poor and people on a fixed income from becoming homeless.

During the month of December they donated $1 for every appointment scheduled – $2 for every gift certificate sold and had a donation “bucket” by the register for customers to donate as they wished

They raised $1,000 !!!

From their Facebook page…

“Thank you to everyone who has helped us reach our goal for Manna! With your help we raised $1000.00 in the month of December for Manna! Thank you again for a great year!”

For more information about Balance  -  www.balancehb.com   or Manna – www.mannamaine.org

Dec31

Welcome!

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Welcome!

This site was created to share stories about small businesses making a big difference in their communities and in the lives of others!

My “wish” is that it will be a way to draw attention to the many small businesses around the world who quietly make a difference in the lives of others so you can support their efforts and become inspired to do the same!

Got a story to share – let me know!

Deb