The giving season has officially started.  If you are stuck on a gift for a friend, family member or another loved one, consider a gift that will help another this holiday season. 

Wish list items have been carefully selected and asked for by the India team, who have assessed the needs of those in the colonies.   Options range from nutrition drinks to help with health in the lean months of the year where its hard to get the nutrients needed.  You can donate for a patient's month supply for only $30. 

$20 donation will purchase cotton or wool blankets for either summer or winter months.  Even though the weather feels hot to its visitors, even the slightest drop in temperature is felt by the locals.

Even a small gift of $8 will help our patients with a  bucket shower set including a towel.  Personal hygiene is one of the main factors of disease control, you will be giving a gift of health.

Or donate a goat for a microbusiness for $45.  This is a gift of being self-sufficient, you are helping an individual with a business that will provide day after day.





Don't forget to get your Hostess with the Mostess a great gift this year. The Gathering of Friends is offering a 25% donation for every book purchased online. Hardcover books are available on Black Friday,  Cyber Monday and #GivingTuesday and e-books are available until December 31, 2013.  Use the promo code: RisingStar