Tired of same-old, same-old, when planning your child’s birthday party? Not too thrilled by the gifts they receive and feeling guilty over the level of consumptive waste? Checkout ECHOage, a new online service that allows you to celebrate the practice of giving while getting and encourage socially conscious values.
Basically, you sign up for the e-vite service, let your child choose from a list of charities, then invite guests to contribute (funds go toward the chosen cause and one special gift for the birthday boy or girl). ECHOage arranges everything — no need to drive, shop, wrap or even pick up the phone to make a contribution.
Once all of your guests have responded and paid, ECHOage deducts a 15% administration fee. Then, the money is split in half between you and the charity you have chosen. ECHOage sends the donation to the charity, and you will receive an official tax receipt in the mail. Currently, you can choose from: Girls Inc, Free Children, EarthCorps, Nourish America, International Child Art Foundation, and a few Canadian-based charities as well.
Resonating positive vibes — it’s a great way to show how — together, “one small act of giving can echo around the world.”
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