December 24, 2007

That’s a Wrap

Oxfam America Unwrapped

Whew, that was close. But you finally got your hands on the elusive Wii, found a much-needed dinosaur, and stockpiled Tengu.

Last minute shopping is such a rush!

So feed the urge and buy one more present. This time for a family fighting poverty.

Choose from Oxfam America Unwrapped’s catalog of gift items — a sheep, a dozen baby chicks, a bucket of worms, a pile of seeds — and Oxfam will send you (or your giftee) a personalized card and photo. (Aww, look, a whole quinoa crop!)

Your cash will be dispersed to families around the world in need of building materials, tools, school supplies, uniforms, food, not to mention business training for herders, farmers, and fishermen.

Plant 50 trees for $30, buy a rowboat for $150, or build a house on stilts for ten grand. Think big.

Oh, what a feeling.

Available online at oxfamamericaunwrapped.com.