Heifer Study Tour in Peru

Posted by Noland Hoshino

To witness a "Passing on the Gift" ceremony is a very special moment. Each one different. Each one with it's own story to tell. Read the many stories of our Heifer Study Tour to Peru.

The Most Important Catalog in the World

Posted by Noland Hoshino

Did you get the greatest gift catalog in the world, The Heifer International's Living Gift Catalog, in the mail today? Christmas is just around the corner (I know it's hard to believe) and you'll be sorting out your naughty or nice list. Ties, socks, gadgets, widgets and toys, are nice but why not buy a gift that will change someone's life.

Cards for Cows

Posted by Noland Hoshino

How many people does it take to make a difference? One. An extraordinary one. 13-year old Zach Meskell makes homemade greeting cards, Cards for Cows, to raise money and global hunger awareness for Heifer International. Learn about this incredible young man who is making a difference

Make a Donation

Posted by Noland Hoshino

Want to buy an income-producing animal to help a family in need? A cow perhaps? Maybe a goat? A flock of chicks? Make a donation to Heifer International on our Team Heifer Portland page. We set our goal of $5000 and we are almost there. Thank you for your contribution to global hunger and poverty.

12 Myths About Hunger

Posted by Heifer Portland

Why are there people who go hungry? In most developed countries, a general scarcity of food is seldom the cause of hunger. The United States, for example, produces enough food for its 303 million people as well as for much of the rest of the world. It is the lack of means to acquire food that is the problem.

HERD The News #7

Posted by Noland Hoshino, Portland Volunteer Coordinator 11/17/2009









PASS ON THE GIFT. Dan West, founder of Heifer International, created a unique giving model called "Pass on the Gift." For every gift a Heifer International recipient receives, they must pass on the gift of equal or greater value to another person in need -- creating a ripple of hope that passes on from family to family, community to community, generation to generation. It is in that spirit that I "Pass on the Gift" to you so you may pass it on to others.

FACT. The average American uses almost twice the global average -- 655,939 gallons per person per year, enough to fill an entire Olympic-sized pool (World Ark Magazine, Holiday 2009)

THE GIFT. PASS IT ON.

Pride Charity for Heifer International. Pride Charity is an organization of young boys and girls in Valleyford, WA, committed to making a difference in the world with a simple mission of "Helping Others." Three boys, Sayge, Liam, and Preston are working with other local community members and the local schools to meet their goal of raising $5000 for Heifer International. Read their inspiring story here.

Give a man a Heifer...Feed Him for a Lifetime. Megan Isenberg takes into consideration a range of ethical issues when procuring, preparing and eating food. Her interest also includes sustainable living, the impact on natural and human environments, animal welfare, workers' rights, and food safety. So when she received her Heifer International Gift catalog in the mail, she instantly became a fan of the organization.

How 13 Friends Give to Heifer International. Thirteen friends decided to make a charitable contribution to Heifer International instead of giving big gifts.

Herdict Team Buys a Sheep! The Herdict Team chose to contribute a sheep, via Heifer International, to a family in need. I think "Shep," Herdict's mascot, will approve of the gift.

Peachy Green: A Greener Gift Exchange. With the economy still struggling to stay afloat and people generally more conscious about consumption and waste, wouldn’t it be wonderful to consider a greener gift exchange? Check out Peachy Green's post.

Thanks & Giving. Mindy counts down to Thanksgiving day with stories to be thankful for, 12 consecutive days. On the 4th day of Thanksgiving my true love gave to me...Heifer International.

SHARE YOUR STORY. Do you have a Heifer International story to share? Send me an email or leave a comment below to be a part of  The HERD.

Noland Hoshino
Heifer International Portland Volunteer
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Heifer International Portland is a grassroots volunteer group in Portland Oregon and Southwest Washington, with a common goal of fulfilling Heifer International's basic mission - "To end hunger and save the earth by passing on the gift to others."

We are an extension of Heifer International and together we are improving our world and the lives of resource-poor families while building the foundation for a peaceful world in practical, down-to-earth ways.