Happy Valentines Day – for the animal shelters.

Posted on January 25, 2011 by soulsolution

I am trying to get some items together for two animal shelters. My friend Carol is helping me.

This is what we are gathering:
Small blankets for dogs
Towels
Sheets
Paper towels
Squirt bottles
Cleaning supplies
Brooms

the list will grow I am sure….

Here are the two shelters :

Mt Vernon Animal Shelter and Pets Alive a/k/a Elmsford Animal Shelter

If you live in the NY tri-state area and want to help, contact us. If you are not in our area, please try to set something up in your area to donate to animal shelters this Valentine’s day. And please follow us at Twitter or Facebook.

Thank you and make this a nice Valentine’s day for the animals in shelters.

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Just back from donating clothes to two homeless shelters

Posted on January 23, 2011 by soulsolution

Donated over 200 pairs of gloves – 200 shirts – jackets, hats, scarfs, etc….

From what we are starting to do and from the feedback from our facebook and twitter pages, it seems like this will continue and grow. There is interest from other people to donate, organize, and help in any way they can.

SoulSolution.com is not a charity. We do NOT take money in from anyone or any business. But the people who have started this website have decided to put their actions behind their words. If you tell people to give and help others, than why not do it yourself.

This all started 13 years ago. Tom Foley had won a small amount of money from Lotto (about $240). He figured he would take half of that money and buy food to feed homeless people. A very small and modest start. But during the next two years, that idea grew and more food was handed out. Too much time has passed and now it has all started up again; only this time clothes, dog blankets, and more will be donated or handed out.

Why? Why not. Because it helps others and it feels good. Period. It is painfully obvious that this is all a drop in the bucket. But if even one man can have a pair of gloves to keep his hands warm in NYC this weekend (where it will be about zero degrees at night), than that would be great. To have 200 people keep their hands warm… that is fantastic. And the next winter maybe we can try to hand out 2,000 pairs of gloves.

I think the idea here is not to try to pull people into here at out site for charity. I think the best idea would be for others to start their own group and over time we will try to offer great sources of information on where best to donate.

Start your own group of people to donate clothes and food to local places. Donate food to a “hot meals” program at a church or homeless shelter. Donate clothes to a homeless shelter. But do it locally. There are tons of local places that need help.

There is much more to come. I think we are on a roll. “Ain’t no stoppin us now. We’re on the move.”

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Great website shows you how to help others around the world

Posted on December 12, 2010 by soulsolution

Interaction.org is a great place to find out how to help and where to start helping others around the world. This site is very easy to use and easy to get started helping others. They even have a web page called “Current Crisis List” so that you can find places around the world that are in crisis right now and how you can help.

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Volunteer in your community

Posted on December 12, 2010 by soulsolution

serve.gov

United We Serve is a nationwide service initiative that helps meet growing social needs resulting from the economic downturn. With the knowledge that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things when given the proper tools, President Obama is asking us to come together to help lay a new foundation for growth. This initiative aims to both expand the impact of existing organizations by engaging new volunteers in their work and encourage volunteers to develop their own “do-it-yourself” projects.

The President has said that the challenges America faces are unprecedented, and that we need to build a new foundation for economic growth in America. The Administration has begun this work with dramatic new investments in education, health care, and clean energy, but we cannot do this alone here in Washington. Economic recovery is as much about what you’re doing in your communities as what we’re doing in Washington –- and it’s going to take all of us, working together.

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Getting help for depression and feelings of suicide

Posted on December 12, 2010 by soulsolution
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
1-888-628-9454 Spanish
TDD: 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889)
Web Address: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service. Crisis centers are located in 130 locations across the United States. Callers are routed to the closest provider of mental health and suicide prevention services.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
730 North Franklin Street
Suite 501
Chicago, IL  60610-7224
Phone: 1-800-826-3632 includes a hotline for help with depression and bipolar disorder
(312) 642-0049
Fax: (312) 642-7243
Web Address: www.dbsalliance.org
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance publishes brochures, books, and videotapes about the treatment of mood disorders, all available free of charge or for a nominal fee. It also has an information and referral line, and its Web site contains helpful information.
Mental Health America
2000 North Beauregard Street, 6th Floor
Alexandria, VA  22311
Phone: 1-800-969-NMHA (1-800-969-6642) referral service for help with depression
(703) 684-7722
Fax: (703) 684-5968
TDD: 1-800-433-5959
Web Address: www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is a nonprofit agency devoted to helping people of all ages live mentally healthier lives. Its Web site has information about mental health conditions. It also addresses issues such as grief, stress, bullying, and more. It includes a confidential depression screening test for anyone who would like to take it. The short test may help you decide whether your symptoms are related to depression.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 300
Arlington, VA  22201-3042
Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264) hotline for help with depression
(703) 524-7600
Fax: (703) 524-9094
TDD: (703) 516-7227
E-mail: info@nami.org
Web Address: www.nami.org
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a national self-help and family advocacy organization dedicated solely to improving the lives of people who have severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. NAMI focuses on support, education, advocacy, and research. The mission of the organization is to “eradicate mental illness and improve the quality of life of those affected by these diseases.”
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD  20892-9663
Phone: 1-866-615-6464 toll-free
(301) 443-4513
Fax: (301) 443-4279
TDD: 1-866-415-8051 toll-free
E-mail: nimhinfo@nih.gov
Web Address: www.nimh.nih.gov
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information to help people better understand mental health, mental disorders, and behavioral problems. NIMH does not provide referrals to mental health professionals or treatment for mental health problems.
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Places to Call for Help for HIV/AIDS – From the U.S. Government’s website.

Posted on December 12, 2010 by soulsolution

From the U.S. Government’s website.

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Contact CDC-INFO for answers to questions about HIV infection or AIDS, materials on sex and AIDS, or referrals to local organizations in your community. One of the referrals you should ask for is the telephone number of your local Red Cross chapter. Call CDC-INFO 24 Hours/Day at 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636), 1-888-232-6348 (TTY), in English, en Español.

The CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) can provide copies of this brochure and other materials about HIV and AIDS. NPIN can also check computer records for organizations in your area dealing with AIDS or materials about HIV or AIDS from health departments, the American Red Cross, or other community-based organizations. The telephone number is 1-800-458-5231. The international number is 1-404-679-3860. The fax number is 1-888-282-7681.

The Department of Health and Human Services’ AIDSinfo can answer questions about treatments for AIDS and diseases linked to AIDS. The telephone number in the United States and Canada is 1-800-448-0440. The international number is 1-301-519-0459. To send a fax, dial 1-301-519-6616. If you have a hearing problem and have a TTY machine, call 1-888-480-3739. AIDSinfo can also provide information about current trials of new drugs for AIDS or diseases linked to AIDS.

The National Association of People With AIDSEnlace a un sitio fuera de los CDC (NAPWA) is an association of people who have HIV infection or AIDS. To contact them, call 1-240-247-0880 or 1-866-846-9366.

Your local phone book should have listings for the local American Red Cross chapter, nursing homes, hospice organizations, the state and local health departments, local HIV or AIDS service organizations, and local medical organizations or referral agencies. Your local American Red Cross chapter may have special programs on HIV infection and AIDS for African-Americans, Hispanics, and managers and workers on the job. Some Red Cross chapters may offer other training or help with transportation. Both CDC NPIN and the American Red Cross can provide brochures and other materials about HIV and AIDS intended for women, young people, parents, teachers, and those at high risk for or infected with HIV.
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Religions around the world

Posted on December 12, 2010 by soulsolution

As the list below illustrates millions upon millions of people belong to a wide variety of religions spread across our fragile globe. Each religion has its own history, unique cultural practices, important beliefs, and always hopes to bring solace and comfort to its adherents.

When we find our selves searching for the type of fulfillment we have come to associate with satisfying our souls, undoubtedly there are members of each of these religions who have found some or all of what they were looking for as a “seeking individual” in the practice of these religions.

Increasingly it seems that the modern world and the power of its ever-growing scientific discoveries may be trying to pull us farther away from the urge to turn to these religions to find the answers we are looking for.

Keep in mind always that QUESTIONS are a vital part of looking for answers.

Practicing or even just researching, reading about or studying any or all of these religious traditions may turn out to be a beneficial thing to the person who takes the time to do so.

You don’t need to be Christian or Muslim or Jewish to read the Bible, the Koran, or the Torah. You don’t need to be religious to learn about religions and perhaps benefit from having done so. You need only to be curious and it helps to have an open mind.

You may find that many of them have commonalities. Shared methods, symbols and stories that can begin to help you realize we are not all as different, and need not be as divided, as we may seem to be.

While searching the various traditions for something that resonates with you personally you will be treading upon ground that has helped millions before you find something that spoke directly to them.

Just as a family has personal stories it tells to itself over and over so that even just the telling helps them see themselves more clearly as a family, so the human family has religion to help see itself as part of something larger, whatever that might be.

Consider Religion. Consider Science too. Consider yourself one with all of it.

Seek, And hopefully with a bit of luck,

Ye shall find.

Religions around the world based on population:
(as per Wikipedia – 12/12/10)

  1. Christianity 2.1 billion
  2. Islam 1.5 billion
  3. Non-Adherent (Secular/Atheist/Irreligious/Agnostic/Nontheist) 1.1 billion
  4. Hinduism 900 million
  5. Chinese folk religion 394 million
  6. Buddhism 376 million
  7. Primal indigenous (“Pagan“) 300 million
  8. African traditional and diasporic 100 million
  9. Sikhism 23 million
  10. Juche 19 million
  11. Spiritism 15 million
  12. Judaism 14 million
  13. Bahá’í Faith 7 million
  14. Jehovah’s Witnesses 6.5 million
  15. Jainism 4.2 million
  16. Shinto 4 million
  17. Cao Dai 4 million
  18. Zoroastrianism 2.6 million
  19. Tenrikyo 2 million
  20. Neo-Paganism 1 million
  21. Unitarian Universalism 800,000
  22. Rastafari movement 600,000
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A new start for the new year.

Posted on December 11, 2010 by soulsolution

SoulSolution.com is starting up once again. This is our fourth start and probably our last. We are confident that this new format is the way to go. We also hope that you find this simple to use and useful in your life. Thanks for stopping by and we look forward to adding more content and growing each week. Come back soon.

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