Fundraising Projects

A list of various fundraising projects that we support so that you can get involved or make donations, if you’re moved to do so.

Women for Women International

Womenforwomen.org provides women survivors of war, civil strife and other conflicts with the tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency.  They offer a unique sponsorship program in which you can sponsor a woman’s year-long training in job skills, business and money management basics and rights awareness education.

The Blink Now Foundation

A grass-roots organization working to empower young people to become pioneers in developing their own solutions to world poverty, Blink Now Foundation targets under-developed, war-torn countries where extreme poverty exists.  Learn about founder Maggie’s incredible vision and her first project, the Kopila Valley Children’s Home and School.

Kiva

Kiva’s mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world. Learn more about how it works and join our very own 2cycle2gether Kiva lending team.

Vermont Works for Women

Helping women and girls surpass obstacles that can prevent them from earning a sustainable and livable wage by educating them about nontraditional career opportunities in construction, renewable energy, and law enforcement.  Read more….

Fighting Violence Against Women

When living in Vermont Sheila regularly participates in Laura’s March, an event created to bring awareness to the pervasive problem of sexual violence, and teach understanding and compassion that is necessary for positive social change.  Read More…

Constructing Rain Barrels

When living in Vermont Kai reclaims food grade barrels & constructs stand alone or daisy-chained units, offering free and sustainable local delivery (by bicycle, of course!).  10% of profit donated to Blue Planet Project, an international civil society movement to protect the world’s fresh water from the growing threats of trade and privatization.  Read More…

Raising Awareness of Homelessness

The Annual COTS Walk is an awareness and fundraising event for the Committee on Temporary Shelter, a Vermont non-profit organization dedicated to ending homelessness and providing services and shelter to those who are homeless.