charity

It is his mother’s birthday tomorrow and he wanted to donate some money to an orphanage. As is the way of life, he delegated me to find a suitable place where we could donate. i suggested Mother’s children home. Since it is a bit far away, he asked me to look for something nearer home. How tough would that be, you would think.

i have been searching like crazy since yesterday. i googled. Zilch. In frustration i turned to SC. He gave me hope – his wife apparently donates regularly to some organizations and he would supply the contact number. He sent me a link today. i click on the “Contact Us” link only to see “page under construction”. Somehow i managed to dig up a mail-id. i am still waiting for the reply. Tried calling up a number listed on their mother site – and a female answered “Wrong Number”.

Here i am – all ready to donate. And i cannot find a @%**** organization!! Maybe i should listen to SC- he has been pestering me to donate the money to him!!

This is not the first time i have been disheartened. i remember trying to find a place to volunteer on weekends. The responses i got were enough to make me want to tear my hair out. One place, i was asked why i wanted to volunteer in such a tone as if i had expressed my desire to commit some act of stupidity. i tried so many places – no, we only need volunteers on weekdays, no weekend; we are not interested in people who want to make a difference. In the end, i gave up and decided to stay at home and paint.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS…

i decided to make a last try and called up an orphanage and, bless them, someone did pick up the phone!! So i am going to be able to donate after all!!!