In 2009 Christine Ho and Kevin Tsoi recognized a common issue, people love to support their favorite charities, but often can not provide financial support on a regular basis. So they created Well of Change, an online platform where people can use their skills, hobbies and abilities to raise money for their charity of choice.
To kick off their new site, Well of Change hosted an event in the middle of NetChange week at MaRS Discovery Center. And this wasn't any old launch event - Well of Change hosted a "skills drive" so we as participants, could see how valuable this online platform truly is. We were to think about our skills, write them down and give them a price, and then go shopping for the things skills offered we wanted from the other participants!
Well, shopping I am VERY good at - but I learned offering your time and skills for a charity you support is just as much fun! My list included things like "car wash", "planning a children's birthday party" and "bar-tending an event" - all little skills I've picked up throughout my life that I LOVE to do. Once we started shopping, we were able to pick the offers we wanted and the money we spent went directly to the charity the "skills donor" had chosen. (I bought a "puppy and you" Yoga session for a girlfriend's birthday coming up, and my money went to a women's shelter, something you can DEFINITELY NOT find in the Eaton's Center.)
With Well of Change you can post a service, or find a service - and either way your support goes to a fantastic not-for-profit in need! Check it out now and get shopping - and I promise, you will find exactly what you are looking for!
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