Ms California United States 2011: January 2010

Monday, January 18, 2010

Support the Earthquake Recovery Efforts in Haiti

On January 12, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti just outside the capital city of Port-au-Prince. The devastation – in lives lost, property destroyed, and families displaced – is immense. Our immediate priority is to save lives. The critical needs in Haiti are great, but they are also simple: food, water, shelter, and first-aid supplies. The best way concerned citizens can help is to donate funds that will go directly to supplying these material needs. Through the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, we will work to provide immediate relief and long-term support to earthquake survivors. We will channel the collective goodwill around the globe to help the people of Haiti rebuild their cities, their neighborhoods, and their families.

Please visit https://re.clintonbushhaitifund.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=3884 to donate now.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

My Club My Life.com

Check out the new Boys and Girls Club website made espically for teens!!
http://myclubmylife.com

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Please vote for my dog Leia!!

My dog Leia made it to the Top 10 of the Dallas Voice top dog contest out of 400 dogs. Please vote for her so that she has a chance to be on the cover of the March issue of Dallas Voice. There is no need to register for anything, just one vote per computer!

Go to:
http://www.dfwreadersvoice.com/topdog/
and vote for LEIA the Black and White Boston Terrier.

Thanks!! :)

My Platform

In 2009 I traveled over 7,000 miles across the state of Texas, and helped to raise over $200,000 for after-school and youth mentoring programs; with The Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Big Brothers & Big Sisters. I believe that many of our youth are growing up too fast, and being negatively influenced. Many children are coming from broken homes and I believe that through after-school programs and positive mentoring these youth can be productive in today's society instead of destructive. Growing up I had two working parents, and had many friends that were “latch key kids”. I have seen first hand the dangers of gang violence and the importance of these programs. Having volunteered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 1999 and mentoring my “little sister” through Big Brother and Big Sisters, I see a need for positive outlets for young teens. For youth, 12 - 14 years old is a crucial time when youth are exposed to gangs. Also boys and girls involved in after school programs are 50% less likely to drop out of high school, and 2.5 times more likely to go on to further education.

The Presidential Volunteer Service Award