As the release of Fifty Shades of
Grey nears, I cringe as I consider how much damage may occur as a result of
young women receiving a message that dominance, abuse, and perversion serve as
romance in a relationship. What if
instead of spending $10 at the movie theatre, women spent $10 to help women? Think of the good that could come from
thousands of women not only shunning a degrading “entertainment” offering but
also lifting their voices and opening their pocketbooks to lift and support
their sisters. When you’re deciding what
to do with your time and money this weekend, consider your power to lift others
higher and to make our world a better place for all women.
1 Make a donation to the YWCA in memory of a woman
who exemplifies strength. http://www.ywcaokc.org/site/c.7oJELRPuFgJYG/b.8087217/k.9B54/How_You_Can_Help.htm
2 Purchase one of the Wish List items for a
Women’s Shelter and deliver it: http://www.dayspringvilla.com/needs.php
3 Honor someone special by making a gift in their
name to fund grants used to promote education for women in Oklahoma. http://www.wfok.org/donations/
4 Help provide free mammograms by donating
here: http://www.oklahomaprojectwoman.org
5 Assemble a cosmetic or hygiene kit and donate it
to women who are working to overcome addiction:
http://www.okcmetroalliance.com/donate.html
6 Purchase an item of maternity clothing and
donate it to help women who are experiencing unexpected pregnancy: http://www.obhc.org/how-you-can-help
7 Provide transportation to a medical appointment
to an elderly woman: http://rsvpokc.org/opportunities/
8 Contribute to an organization that helps women
start micro-businesses that generate lasting income: http://www.workofwomen.org/site/c.nqITLZPGJtH/b.4862139/k.A399/What_is_WOW.htm
9 Donate medical supplies or over-the-counter
medication to a free medical clinic: http://freeclinicdirectory.org/oklahoma_care/oklahoma_ok_county.html
1 Gather
supplies for a new baby and donate them: http://freeclinicdirectory.org/oklahoma_care/oklahoma_ok_county.html
