Yes, today is my birthday, and you better bet I have a Wish List. Don’t worry, it’s not long or expensive.

Those of you that have been around these parts for a while know that I have in the past participated in fundraising efforts with DonorsChose.org. This year I’m participating in the Give-Back Birthday program. I’ve set up a nice little Give-Back page, and if you are so inclined, it would be great if you threw a couple dollars for one of the Arts and Music projects for schoolchildren that are in need.

The BDPA Foundation is currently holding a fundraiser to raise $500 in one week to help send a BDPA student to college. Please consider dropping a few dollars their way. You have until 7 May to do so.

Granted, my own list may seem small, but here’s the good part. My Wish List is open to other folk’s wishes. Anyone that knows of other good causes that are in need of funding should feel free to post a link to a donation page in comments. Obviously, any requests for donations should be of the progressive sort. Organizations that support education, women, anti-racism, the disabled, etc. need only apply.

I understand that times are hard and money is short, but consider this little effort an act of investing in the future. Leave some links, donate 5 bucks where you can, and let’s do this.