The Be Foundation

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world" -Gandhi
Home     About Us     Blog     The Meetings     Contact Us      
The Be Foundation's Blog 
 

January 06

I’m back!
It’s been a rough few months here, but I’m finally back. I’ve struggled with many ups and downs recently. From the excitement of adding another member to our family, to loosing one very special one; needless to say, it’s been a challenging few months.   All of this change has made it even more apparent [...]

4:43 PM GMT  |  Read comments(0)

June 06

And that’s what’s up
This last month I was fortunate enough to be able to partner with the West Seattle YMCA to offer the $250 give-a-way. I am very thankful to have been afforded that opportunity and while I did find a great recipient, I also came to the realization that I really prefer offering the money through Craig’s List. [...]

11:47 AM GMT  |  Read comments(0)

May 24

The Meeting
"Leslie’s" simple but frank words she used to nominate "John" struck me as appropriate for the times we are living in.   "John" is a 19 year old single father who just gained custody of his 3 year old daughter. Due to the economy, he was forced to move out of his mother’s home and into his own apartment where [...]

9:16 PM GMT  |  Read comments(0)

March 09

The Meeting
  "That could’ve been me." We’ve all watched a TV show, a movie or even just read an article and thought, "with just a slight change in that story, that could’ve been me." And that’s exactly what I felt when I met "Vivien". I had no idea I would feel this way when I read [...]

2:08 PM GMT  |  Read comments(0)

February 23

Just when you start to wonder
The Be Foundation has existed as an official non-profit for less than six months, but the idea has been with me for many years. I’ve always known I wanted to give back to my community in some way, I just wasn’t sure how it would come to be.   Now that I have put into [...]

2:59 PM GMT  |  Read comments(0)

February 14

A Slight Delay
Thank you to everyone who emailed The Be Foundation for this quarter’s give-a-way.  We were touched by the many stories and inspiring people you wrote in about.   The good news is we have chosen a most worthy recipient. The bad news is that hardship will cause a delay in our meeting. My goal is to [...]

1:31 PM GMT  |  Read comments(0)

January 20

Be Worthy of Imitation
I read a great email today that asked me to question if I was "worthy of imitation." To be honest, my driving is not always worthy of imitation nor is my parenting at times, however today I’m going to be mindful of my words and actions.   "You must be careful how you walk and [...]

1:34 PM GMT  |  Read comments(0)

January 16

1 in 3
As of today you’ve got a 1 in 3 chance of being chosen to receive $250. So email thebefoundation@live.com and describe in 50 words or less why you or someone you know deserves something special this Valentine’s Day.   Looking for ideas? - An acquaitence at work was just laid off - A friend of [...]

2:25 PM GMT  |  Read comments(0)

January 14

It’s that time again!
Our next give-a-way will be on February 14, 2010. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate with someone you love than to give them $250 from The Be Foundation.   All you have to do is email thebefoundation@live.com and describe in 50 words or less why you our someone you know deserves $250. [...]

3:34 PM GMT  |  Read comments(0)

December 28

Visit the new site!
Santa bought me the url: www.thebefoundation.org. I’m working on getting the site up and running, but please check it out and let me know what you think. Moving forward, I’ll be updating my blog here: http://thebefoundation.org/Blog.aspx

9:41 AM GMT  |  Read comments(0)

 

December 21 2009 

 

A Recipient Was Chosen…

but the story is not yet complete. I apologize for the delay. The full story will be available on Christmas.

 

December 15 2009 

 

No Excuses

Today’s the last day to send in your email to thebefoundation@live.com! Just describe in 100 words or less what you would do with $250 to spread a little holiday cheer.

 

Take this oppurtunity to make someone’s day just a little bit brighter.

Deadline…TODAY!
Seattle area residents only.
Chosen recipient will be notified by December 20, 2009.

 

December 1 2009 

 

That’s the spirit!

I know it’s trite, but I LOVE this time of year. We’ve all ready cut down our tree and visited my favorite display of lights. After Halloween, I literally begin to countdown the days until Christmas. I am so thankful for my family and friends and thought it might be nice to spread some holiday cheer. Soooo, without further delay…

 

If you or someone you know could use a little holiday cheer ($250 worth of cheer to be exact) send an email to thebefoundation@live.com. It’s easy, just describe in 50 words or less, how you or someone you know could use $250.

I’m just looking to spread a little good.  

 

Don’t delay! Scrooge or elf the deadline is December 15th, 2009.

Seattle area residents only.
Recipient must be available to recieve funds on December 20th, 2009.

 

October 16 2009 

 

The Meeting

I had the opportunity to meet two outstanding women tonight. The first woman, let’s call her “Samantha” emailed me about her friend, let’s call her “Sarah”. Sarah is young and her baby is due in November. But wait, I’m getting ahead of myself.

 

About a week ago, I met with a few friends to review the emails sent to thebefoundation@live.com in consideration for the $250. All of the submissions were uniquely qualified. That is because there were no qualifications. The point of giving away this money was just to spread a little good.

 

We read through the emails: they were all across the board. One person requested the money to stay in ”booze and hookers.” Others were down-on-their luck real estate agents. There were even requests to help pay for prescription drugs and one from an ex-convict to help make ends meet.

 

Something about Samantha’s email resonated. I can’t say for sure why, but when each of us read “… it saddens me every day that I can’t do more for her” in Samantha’s email, we related. We related to someone who was just a bit down on their luck and could use some help. 

 

Fast forward to tonight; when I met both Samantha and Sarah. Samantha did not tell Sarah where they were going tonight or why. In fact, it wasn’t until I handed the soon-to-be mother the envelope that Samantha explained what she had done for her friend. The surprised and appreciative Sarah then thanked us both. I felt honored.  

 

However, as I recapped the brief interaction with these women to my husband, who had patiently waited outside for me, he shared with me a small observation.  As I departed, Sarah and Samantha again hugged behind me and my husband thought he caught a glimpse of a tear in Samantha’s eye.

 

Thank you for letting me be a part of your lives. You have touched my heart. Best of luck to you “Sarah.”

 

September 30 2009 

 

The Final Day

Today is the last day to email thebefoundation@live.com to describe what good you would spread with $250. Send in your idea before midnight tonight and you just may get the cash!

“When written in Chinese, the word ‘crisis’ is composed of two characters – one represents danger, and the other represents opportunity.” — Saul David Alinsky

Seattle area residents only. The chosen email will be posted here on October 15, 2009.

 

September 24 2009 

 

1 Week Left

With just one week remaining until the September 30 deadline, I am excited to report that I have received two more emails. I am so greatful to those of you who are taking a chance.

 

I could donate this money to a local charity or nonprofit but I’d like to give it to someone that may not benefit from an established organization. In fact, that’s sort of the point. I’m just an average person that wants to spread a little good.

 

So if you’re a Seattle area resident, you have just one week left (September 30,2009) to send your email to thebefoundation@live.com  and describe how you would spend $250. The selected email will be posted here on October 15, 2009.

 

September 23 2009

 

This is not a promotional giveaway

Apparently Craig’s List thinks I’m a promotional giveaway and keeps deleting my ad from the “free” section. I’ve now reposted to the community section so hopefully people can read about this opportunity there.

I hope that if I keep trying, more and more people will hear about this opportunity and somehow I can help spread a little good. Or perhaps just inspire some.

 

“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

 

Only 8 days remain to send an email to thebefoundation@live.com and describe how you would spread a little good with $250.

Seattle area residents only. Deadline September 30, 2009. 
Selected email will be posted here on October 15, 2009.

 

September 16 2009 

 

Seriously?

I’m not sure what to write today. It’s been 3 days since I started this and I’ve had just about 50 people view my blog, but NO ONE hs submitted an essay! Maybe people are actively reviewing their masterpieces and want to make sure they are perfect before they send them in OR maybe people think this is a scam.

Well, I can assure you, this is not a scam. In fact, after realizing that I’m going to need a new refrigerator this morning, I began to really question why I wanted to give away $250….

 

But new refrigerator or not, I’ll still have this silly dream that I want to give away money. So I’m still going to give away the $250. And if you are reading this it could go to you because I have yet to receive any emails to thebefoundation@live.com.

 

Take a chance. Maybe you want to take your son on a local fishing trip or have a spa date with a friend that’s feeling down. I’m open to anything. In fact, that’s the point. I want to give the money to someone who wants to use it for something good.

 

So, don’t write me a book. Just email me (thebefoundation@live.com) a few sentences and tell me why you deserve $250, because someone in Seattle is going to receive it on October 15 and it could be you.

 

September 14 2009 
 
Looking to spread a little good…

On October 15, 2009 I’m giving away $250.

 

If you would like to be considered, it’s very simple. All you have to do is describe in 500 words or less why you or someone you know could benefit from a little good.

 

There’s only one the catch, you must be available to receive the funds in Seattle, WA on October 15th, 2009. 

 

Please send your entry to thebefoundation@live.com by September 30, 2009.

The recipient will be notified via email and the selected entry will be posted here.

I’d just like to spread a little good.