Joeann Fossland, Web Women Giving Circle founder, stopped by today for an interview with me. Here's what Joeann had to say.
Michael: Hello, Joeann, thank you for stopping by today. I appreciate your time as I know you are on the Coachadelic Whistle-Stop Blog Tour and have other blogs to visit. Let me get started...
Michael: What is the connection between the real estate business and the business of philanthropy?
Joeann: Real estate is a business of creating and building relationships. It involves an interaction of professionals and consumers and we are involved in the fundamental need of human shelter. We service that industry with help in areas of financing, building, and numerous aspects of home and property ownership. In some areas of the world there are large populations who are displaced by war and natural disaster, people who are looking for shelter from the elements. We are trying to help people meet very basic needs of shelter.
Michael: What are some of the other things that CARE provides to people and where do they work?
Joeann: CARE reaches many areas of the world that are places of unrest, where other non-governmental agencies are reluctant to work. They are working to empower people to take care of themselves with microdevelopment projects. They provide education for both children and adults, and they provide food in areas where there are shortages and famine.
Michael: Will you explain CARE's focus on women in their humanitarian outreach?
Joeann: Michael, I know that you understand the role of women in the economy. Your recently wrote an excellent blog post that pointed out that women are targets in the subprime loan market. Women are pillars of the economy worldwide. When we remove the need for a woman to walk five miles for a day's supply of water, we are giving her time to spend with her children and time to accomplish other tasks that can help her earn a living and support her family. When we empower women with time and tools to take care of their families we are supporting whole cultures.
Michael: How can we support the Web Women Giving Circle in the efforts to help CARE?
Joeann: We offer a choice in ways to help. We invite people to make a direct donation to CARE. Their contributions are tax deductible and they can make that donation online. We also have an affiliate relationship with Amazon. All purchases made through our link receive a credit for purchases that is donated 100% to CARE.
We have some wonderful incentives for real estate agents, who can purchase valuable premiums for as little as $20 and receive valuable products in return. Point2Agent, a leading provider of web marketing services for real estate agents, offers discounts of $110 - $220 as part of the Premium Package. They have extended this offer for all upgrades from their free service as well as to ALL THEIR EXISTING CUSTOMERS. The real estate industry is blessed with generous and benevolent souls who are helping make a difference in so many lives.
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