World Homeless Day Tour 2010 Update
Things are starting to really heat up, literally and figuratively. While temps hover around 105 degrees here in Ojai, I am working with lots of great people from LA to Seattle creating the World Homeless Day Tour.
Nine shelters confirmed so far and will be adding a few more. I also found a “home” for our RV in or near each city we are visiting and are grateful to the wonderful friends who are hosting us along the way.
The media is beginning to express interest in the tour. I have already been interviewed by Street Roots, an independent newspaper from Portland and others are inquiring. I will be sending out press releases soon and am planning some radio interviews as well.
Several artists and film makers have expressed interest in traveling with us and volunteers are ready in each city to help us empower people. If YOU want to come, be sure to contact me right away at heartsoffire@ureach.com. The excitement is building!
There are a lot of things we need to do to get ready for the tour, including fixing up the RV. I have been talking with people about painting it and hope that we can get that done before we leave. I also need to go through all our art supplies so that we have enough for the 250 + people we expect at the art workshops.
Other Cool Stuff
Newsletter
I will be starting up a monthly electronic newsletter soon. We used to have one and it was quite popular but was too expensive. Thanks to my friend Lee’s suggestion, we found a new way to do it that will work better for us.
If you have any ideas about what you would like to see in the newsletter or would be interested in submitting an article, please shoot me an email at heartsoffire@ureach.com.
12 Year-Old’s Trek Across America For Homeless Kids
Twelve-year old Zach Bonner will finish his cross-country trek from Tampa, FL to Los Angeles, CA around Sept. 14. Zach is helping homeless kids by working with them and bringing attention to their situation. I am looking for people who want to go with me to walk with Zach on his last mile. I promise it will be an incredibly inspiring event. If that is you, please contact me at heartsoffire@ureach.com. I am also working with Zach to do an art workshop with homeless kids. Stay tuned for this one!
Another Amazing Kid
I am also in touch with another amazing kid, Tae Tae, and her mom about creating some joint art workshops and events. Tae Tae created a non-profit called The Traveling Canvas to bring art teachers and supplies to Florida schools. Since it began last year, Tae Tae has expanded her mission to support and inspire kids everywhere. I can’t wait to work with them. I’m inspired, how about you?
Public Service Announcement
Andrea, our great film student supporter, has completed the first “draft” of the PSA, and it looks awesome. We are going to add a short segment at the end and it will be complete. I can’t wait to share it with everyone.
How You Can Help
We need you to help us empower people. A few people have supported this project for a long time, but most people have not. There are many ways you can contribute, some of which cost nothing, zero, nada. Pick the one that works best for you:
Free, No Cost Donations
- Yahoo search tool, pays us for each search you do. If enough people use this, it could totally fund the tour.
- Enter “Hearts Of Fire Project” when you sign up at eScrip. Participating merchants like Von’s and Safeway pay us for your normal purchases.
Donate Cash
- Here on our web site
- Purchase art work at our on line gallery
- Purchase merchandise at our on line store.
Donate Goods
- Donate your old vehicles here. Our service provider will contact you directly and arrange to pick up your car, truck, RV or boat at no cost to you.
- Sell items on eBay and donate some or all of your proceeds to us. When you list an item on eBay, select the Hearts Of Fire Project from the charity drop-down menu.
Of course, you can always send an old-fashioned check to:
Hearts Of Fire Project
323 E. Matilija Street, Ste. 110-251
Ojai, CA 93023
Thank you for helpings us empower homeless people!