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LGBT Center Awareness Day

As today is LGBT Center Awareness I figured to bring up LA’s Center which was one of the first in the Nation.

To support the LGBT community look to centers in your area.  They can always use the help.

For more information the LA’s LGBT Center: Go Here

Sylum Charity: Monuments Men and Woman

 

Considering the destruction of art, historical buildings and monuments in the Ukraine and other war torn locations.  I felt it was good to bring up these guys once again.

The Monuments Men and Women Foundation honors the legacy of the men and women who served in the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives section, known as the “Monuments Men,” and their unprecedented and heroic work protecting and safeguarding civilization’s most important artistic and cultural treasures from armed conflict. During its first decade of operations, the Foundation successfully raised worldwide awareness about the Monuments Men and Women through film, television, and books, honored their military service through the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal – the highest civilian honor bestowed by the United States, and preserved their legacy through a partnership with the National World War II Museum making the Foundation’s incomparable archives and artifacts accessible to students and scholars around the world. In October 2019, the Museum broke ground on its Liberation Pavilion, which will feature a permanent exhibition about the Monuments Men and Women, the first of its kind. 

As the Foundation begins its second decade of operations, its focus will now shift to longer term objectives. In addition to locating and returning works of art and other cultural objects to their rightful owners, the Foundation will put the remarkable legacy of the Monuments Men and Women to work through custom-designed programs that not only educate and inform our youth, but challenge them to become the Monuments Men and Women of tomorrow. With world governments facing ever increasing demands for funding, no nation has the financial resources to fund the preservation of all of its national treasures. Consequently, preserving our shared cultural heritage for future generations depends on informing and inspiring our youth to meet the challenges ahead. It is an ambitious agenda, but one that pales in comparison to the challenge confronting the handful of Monuments Officers who conceived of the concept of cultural preservation officers in the midst of the most destructive war in history, without the use of any tools of technology. What they achieved not only informs the mission of the Foundation, it will serve as an inspiring guide to students, educators, military and world leaders, and the general public.

For More Information: The Monuments Men & Women

Sylum Charity: Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary

 

Providing Lifetime Homes & Care to Senior Dogs

Senior dogs, especially those with medical problems or disabilities, face a much greater chance of euthanasia at shelters than younger dogs because it is difficult to find adopters for them due to their shorter additional life expectancy and unknown veterinary costs. Most of these wonderful senior dogs are able to live happily with a good quality of life if given a chance. They make wonderful companions because they are mature, calm, and loving. It can be more difficult for them to settle in and, once they do, it is difficult for them to move again. For this reason we strive to find them forever foster homes where they can live out their retirement years as a beloved family member. Even once they’ve found their forever homes, we commit to providing them high-quality vet care for life.

 

For More Information: Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary

Sylum Charity: Khumbu Climbing School


As mentioned in the Qumolangama – this is the Khumbu Climbing School. 

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High in the Himalayas of Nepal near the beaten track to Everest, there is a humble pastoral village called Phortse that is perched among the clouds. You may not see it if you trek up the precipitous path more traveled, past Tangboche Monastery and beneath the breathtaking pyramid of Ama Dablam. But look to your left, across the gaping gorge of the Dud Kosi river and you will see a terraced knoll dotted with stone structures. It is there in the shadow of the holy peak, Khumbila, above a quiet birch forest that the Khumbu Climbing Center found a home.

The Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC) was launched in 2003 and over the past fifteen years has become a successful vocational program for indigenous people. Each winter for two weeks, technical climbing skills are taught along with English language, mountain safety, rescue, and wilderness first aid. Dr. Luanne Freer, who oversees the Everest base camp ER, attests that KCC skills and knowledge are saving lives at the roof of the world. Nearly one thousand Nepali men and women have now attended KCC since its inception.

In the beginning, our instructors were qualified western climbers and guides who had experience in the Himalaya. Most of the teachers are now Nepali but we continue to have a small Western team travel to KCC each season. They often include National Park rescue rangers and professional guides who generously offer their time and expertise. They pay their own way or get sponsorship to give of themselves to the Sherpa community. We at KCC are deeply indebted.

For More Information: Khumbu Climbing Center

Sylum Charity: LGBT Center (Los Angeles)

Since June is Pride Month – I thought it would be good to showcase LGBT Charity.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is one of the oldest in the United States, and has been helping kids off the streets for decades.

IF you know of any good LGBT Charities please let me know – I’ll add it to my list.   Also make sure to leave a comment on this thread and leave it for others to find!

For More Info: Los Angeles LGBT Center

Sylum Charity: Gary Sinise Foundation

 

At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.

We do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.

Freedom and security are precious gifts that we, as Americans, should never take for granted. We must do all we can to extend our hand in times of need to those who willingly sacrifice each day to provide that freedom and security. While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation’s defenders, we can always do a little more.

– Gary Sinise

For More Information: Gary Sinise Foundation

Sylum Charity: World Central Kitchen

 

Sylum Charity: Ukrainian Charities

 

As you know normally I do not talk politics here.   

With everything that is going on in the Ukraine, the citizens need as much help as they can get.

One of the top organizations to donate would be UNICEF.

Plus here is a list of charities that have been vetted to be actually on the ground and helping with refugees and citizens still in the country.

Sylum Charity: Alzheimer’s Association


So many families are affected by Alzheimer’s either directly or indirectly.

About:

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

For More Information: Alzheimer’s Association

Sylum Charity: Gary Sinise Foundation


At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.

We do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.

For More Information: Gary Sinise Foundation

Last November I put out a poll on what type of Charities you would like to see highlighted.  I’m still taking suggestions!

Sylum Charities: Call Out

As we approach the end of the year! I wanted to take a moment to thank those who have sent in names of charities so we can showcase, plus hopefully we’re exposing some less known charities to a wider audience!

For this post I would like for those who have charities they contribute to, and would like to have it showcased, to send me the name of the charity so I can prep for 2022 (I’m not even sure I’m ready to type 2022 yet!!!)   On the other side if there is a certain style of charities (cancer research, Alzheimer, environmental etc..) you would like to see also let me know.

To make it easy for all – I’ve set up a form below the ‘Read More’ line.

Read more“Sylum Charities: Call Out”

Sylum Charity: LGBT Centers

Today is National LGBT Center Day!

 

So I figured this was a good day to talk about how needed LGBT Centers are, and the good they do within the community.  

I’m posting the one in Los Angeles, but if you want to donate look into an LGBT center in your local community.

More info: Los Angeles LGBT Center

Sylum Charity: Hurricane Ida


As many have heard Hurricane Ida made landfall 16 years years to the date, August 29th, in New Orleans at winds up 140 mph.

If you’re looking for a way to help please check out Charity Navigator that has listed out the top charities that are on the ground helping.

Charity Navigator is a great source to research particular charities to see what their business practices, and where exactly the money goes.  So if you ever have a question about a charity – use Charity Navigator.