Life on the Road

I’m a big fan of La Leche League, and I’ve often wished there was more I culd do to support them than just my annual membership dues and the occasional volunteer project.  Well I just got an email from them listing a whole bunch of creative ways to help!

Some are the now-popular internet choices like shopping through their affiliate links.  Some are really simple and free - like using a certain search engine!  And if your employer participates in the CFC, or matches funds, you’re in really good shape! 

Check out this list:

• Buy LLLI intimate apparel and baby clothes at www.llliclothes.com. This is our own brand, developed  using LLLI Leaders and volunteers .

• Combined Federal Campaign - New Campaign Number
  If your employer participates in the CFC, please select La Leche League International (CFC # 10495) to support LLLI. Ask your human resources staff to see if you can do this.
• Shop at Amazon.com and Support LLLI
  Visit the Freepledge.com site and shop as you normally would at Amazon, and support LLLI at the same time. It’s easy! Holiday idea: Festive purchases you’d be making anyway can help LLLI. Learn more.. .
• iGive.com
  This program generates funds for LLLI when you purchase items from a long list of companies, many of which you may already be patronizing! Holiday idea: Festive purchases you’d be making at many websites you already patronize can help LLLI. Learn more…
• Good Search
  There is new and easy way to raise money just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch.com. It’s simple. You use GoodSearch.com like any other search engine — the site is powered by Yahoo! — but each time you do, money is generated for LLLI. We hope that not only will you use GoodSearch as your main search engine from here on out, but will also pass this message on to your friends and family. The more people who use this, the more money will go to LLLI.
• i.think inc.
  Through this program, you fill out confidential surveys and earn money for La Leche League. Learn more…
• LucyShares
  This program is part of LatchOn.org, and connects needy LLL Groups with sources of materials. Learn more…
• Matching Funds
  Does your employer match funds when you contribute to a nonprofit organization? Check our list of companies that match funds to see if you are able to increase your giving in this way!

And if you are (or know!) a breastfeeding mom, or expectant mom, the place to start is La Leche League.  Lots of online resources, plus a way to search for a local meeting near you.