Invested.in

As you may know, our dear friend Darlene spends much of her time and energy helping raise awareness and money for others - from donating 10% of her art sales to fund efforts such as building schools and libraries in developing nations via the Peace Corps, to supporting Kickstarter projects so her friends can achieve their creative dreams.  Although she'll say that helping others is her wish, and that she feels beyond blessed, a few of us thought it was time for her to be on the receiving end of all of that generosity.  So we created this forum for friends and supporters to band together to chip in for an AMAZING birthday gift. She truly deserves it.

This gift is from all of us - the "thousand unseen hands" - and will be revealed to her on her birthday, Dec. 9th.  The money can be used for anything she wants.  The only catch is that she has to spend it on herself. :)

View Darlene's art website

Flickr photo album

Click here to see the list of over 40 initiatives she supported in 2011

In her own words:

"As part of a vow that is at the heart of my art and life....since 2002...I try to channel 10% of what comes to me back out into the world to nurture positive projects that move me and end uneccessary suffering. Microphilanthropy. Not huge amounts...but small amounts that make a difference in the big picture..given with love and hope...as often as possible.

As the year comes to a close I look back and take stock of all I'm grateful for...I am perhaps almost always most grateful that I was able to do a little something to help support and sustain these wonderful organizations and initiatives that are doing work we need done in the world. It feels really...REALLY good. I hope that 2011 allows me to channel more and more...as there are so many other ones I am looking forward to being able to help in any small (or LARGE!) way..as well as more donations for those I am already connected to."

--Darlene Charneco

This website will be open to receive contributions until Dec. 24th. 

Have a wonderful day!  And thank you for being part of a network of such caring friends. xoxoxo

                                             HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLENE!!!!!!
                                      WE HOPE YOU ENJOY OUR OFFERING!

                                            XOXOXO WE LOVE YOU XOXOXO