Hello all!
I just learned today about the Feinstein March/April 2009 $1 Million Challenge,
which matches donors' giving up to $1 million. Rather than a $1:$1 match, Mr.
Feinstein prorates the $1 million out in proportion to each participating agency
according to how much money they raised in March and April for the challenge.
Please see
http://www.feinsteinfoundation.org/Press%20Releases/2009%20Spring%20Campaign.pdf\
. I have it on good authority that this challenge is legit.

I called the phone number listed at that link and spoke with Ed, who confirmed
that a U.S. 501 c 3 can raise funds to spent entirely in Guatemala on hunger
issues and be eligible for the match. Teresa in Xela has an ongoing need for
nutritional supplements for the children in the program.

PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A GIFT BEFORE THE END OF APRIL SO THAT WE CAN LEVERAGE
YOUR DOLLARS TO DO MORE WITH THEM.

You can donate at http://www.lapedreraschoolproject.com/donate.html.


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A little more about the challenge and Alan Shawn Feinstein:

WHATEVER YOU DONATE TO THIS AGENCY,
I WILL ADD MONEY TO IT. THE MORE
YOU GIVE, THE MORE OF MY $1 MILLION
THEY'LL GET—THANKS TO YOU!

Why am I doing this? Because I believe each of us was put here on earth to do
what we can to help those in need. You got this letter because we feel that YOU
believe that, too.

This has become the greatest grass roots campaign ever to fight hunger in our
country. Your donation makes you a partner in it with me! My money started this
campaign but it is YOU who will help decide how many needy people in your city
or town will be fed this year. All that will matter to us someday is what we did
while we were here to help those who needed us.

We Are Needed Now!

Please give whatever you can - I will gladly add some of my money to yours.

(My $1 million will be divided in full proportionately among
the agencies receiving donations toward my offer.)

Thank you for sharing my heart, and the hope that—someday—no one will ever go
hungry.