California Living with Aprilanne™ loves to feature people and organizations that help make the world a better place - and with more than 1,500 nonprofit organizations in our little county alone - we don't have to look too far to find good causes to spotlight - although sometimes the "causes" find us, like Producer, Actress Helen Hunt's TrueNorth Campaign, which we featured prime time in CA Living's IN THE SPOTLIGHT™ program. Check it out on the right, and take a look at some of the great "causes" we are proud to feature "IN THE SPOTLIGHT"™ below:

"Hello God - are you there? It's me - Scruffy..."

California Giving™ Idea #5 - Make a difference in the life of Marin's less fortunate pets by donating pet food & toys to the Marin Humane Society.

This is an easy and fun  giving activity to get younger children involved in, and each donation will be used to fill gift bags for MHS SHARE Program  (stands for Special Human-Animal Relationships) which provides pet food, veterinary care, home visits, and emergency boarding for pets for more than 200 low-income seniors and disabled clients and their pets in times of need.   

California Giving™ Ideas #3 & #4. Become a WildCare Volunteer or donate to help our wildlife. You can train to become a volunteer at the WildCare Hospital - the bonus is - you'll gain as much or more than the animals will from this incredibly rewarding experience...

#4 If you can't be there in person - sign up for the next best thing by "Sponsoring a Group of Baby Animals." You can also make a donation to WildCare - a trusted nonprofit "urban wildlife rehabilitation center" in downtown San Rafael, CA. - and show your support by sending an eCard like the one below this season...

Aprilanne says: "I worked with WildCare as a TV News Reporter on a few occasions and even got the chance to hold (or shall I say charm) a King Snake for an episode I did on "Good Snakes to have in your Garden." I found WildCare's staff and community programs to be top-notch."

WildCare is also a great spot to visit with children (we were regulars when my children were younger), and we have brought in a few injured birds over the years and were impressed with their genuine care, concern."

~

For a minimum donation of $30.00 you will receive:

~

California Giving™ Idea # 1: "Share A Meaningful Experience" with The Center for Volunteerism and NonProfit Leadership of Marin's Holiday Gifts Of Love 2009 Program:

Novato Fire Squirts Camp

Get an "INSIDE LOOK" at the Novato Fire Foundation's Fire Squirts Camp, which is a week long adventure providing the "chance of a lifetime" for at-risk children. Campers learn teamwork, life building and life saving skills, self confidence, and trust in others.

~

Please check back for additional CA Living™ "IN THE SPOTLIGHT" PSA's and show segments going on-demand - and for the latest show info. on our next line up!