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"Do all you can with what you have, in the time you have, in the place you are." Nkosi Johnson, 12 year old South African Aids Victim 1989-2001 HOW YOU CAN HELP There are many ways that you can help TIAS ARMS with our mission to help Children.  Apart from straight donations and volunteering at an event, a few things you can do are listed here.  We are always open to suggestions as well.  If you have an idea for a fund raising event, email Joanne at TIAS ARMS Have a Birthday or Dinner Party! Volunteers have raised money for TIAS ARMS by inviting friends to birthday parties in their homes, and asking attendees to contribute to TIAS ARMS in lieu of gifts.  Dinner parties are also fun and asking guests to donate to TIAS ARMS in any amount makes a big difference.  This has raised literally thousands of dollars for TIAS ARMS--and it's fun.  Theme your party around South Africa: buy South African wines, play African music, serve South African food.  When available, Joanne, our wonderful founder, would be happy to attend your party, talk a little about the children who benefit, and thank your guests for their generosity.  You will literally change lives and bring great happiness, as you embrace these children from afar with your kindness.  To learn more, e-mail TIAS ARMS and we'll put you in touch with someone who has already successfully held a party and knows how good it feels.  HAPPY GIVING. Miscellaneous Ways to Donate Airline miles Used Cell Phones Laptop computer Fax machine Printing supplies and services TIAS ARMS is a non-profit organization, tax exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and contributors are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Our tax identification number is 87-0692743. Silent Auction Donors (or even noisy ones) - At our events, we offer items for bid in Silent Auction style, with the items being donated from various sources, such as restaurant gift certificates, services like babysitting, interior decorating, or even tangible items like jewelry, golf clubs, anything of value.  If you know anyone who would be able to donate a significant item whether it is service-related, or a tangible item, please contact Joanne Baker at TIAS ARMS. We'd be most grateful.  Items donated are tax deductible. Search for Cents - You can earn cents when you log on to the Internet search engine Goodsearch.com and name TIAS ARMS as your non-profit choice. The organization contributes one cent for each search. For example, if 100 donors log on to the search engine twice a day for a year, that translates into $730 a year, or the equivalent of providing meals in an after-school program for more nearly four months, often the only good nutrition these children receive in a day.   Volunteer Opportunities Bookkeepers needed Secretarial hours