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Urgent Plea for Hope; help us aid abused children and orphans

All of our friends of "H2O-Hope To Orphans and Foster Children" cause, You are such a blessing! Please read our urgent fundrasing project on the Abused Kids & Youth cause. www.causes.com/abusedkids All is explained there but we need to raise $7,500 soon to save a property from the tax man. Through a governme… Read More

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Plea of Hope; for Orphans and Abused Children

Your donation goes to fund this project organized by:
ARK OF HOPE FOR CHILDREN, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Ark of Hope for Children is seeking $7,500 we desperately need to pay property taxes on an 80 acre property. Our first vision was for a sibling care campus, inspired by the 5 children we adopted from foster care. So in faith we began purchasing the 80 acres, leaving it in the name of Ark of Hope For Children. On this property we hope to build our “Eagles Nest” Sibling care campus.

Through a well designed loophole the U.S. government allows the taxation of a tax-exempt organization on property they are not yet actually using. By their definition, our use of this property requires the building of at least one single family home that can house children living in the U.S. foster care system. Our goals for the “Eagles Nest” project are for foster families of children to be able to remain together in single family homes is a lofty one, but oh so needed. They are separated 60-70% of the time. We have had to pay those taxes every year end for 6 years since we do not have the funds to build on the property as of yet.

Should we let the tax man take that property away now that his time is close at hand? I don’t think so. Whether it was for use as our sibling campus or strictly as an investment for God to use to fund our vision, I know that is not God’s will which is why we have continued making monthly property payments for six years. To that end I request your help. $5, $10, $100 or any amount, you can donate through our websites, Facebook and MySpace pages and more.

We are confident and full of faith because we know our goals for helping orphans, abused and neglected children and youth are pure, (James 1:27). Matthew 17:20 reads, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” It’s followed by Matthew 17:24-26, where the men of God were being called on to pay a TAX. Jesus said, “Nevertheless, lest we offend them, go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first. And when you have opened its mouth, you will find a piece of money; take that and give it to them for Me and you.”

This message clearly guides us to; “Cast out our line.” With that faith in mind, we share our need with you, who share our passion for orphans worldwide. We reach to you; all of you. Even $5, $10 dollars will quickly add up to cover all of the need and more. Use any of the donor systems right here on the causes.

You have all been such a blessing. Trust me, the children and youth we are able to counsel thank you dearly. We at Ark of Hope for Children have greatly enlarged our vision to include how we can inspire and equip other all around the globe to reach orphans; abused and neglected children and youth whether they be homeless or in foster care. Over 1/2 million people follow our causes and share our passion for hurting, “homeless” children and youth. We plead for you to be the hands and feet of God as he moves this mountain with us. We have the faith, and amongst all of us, we have the funds.

www.arkofhopeforchildren.com www.causes.com/abusedkids
www.causes.com/arkofhope www.facebook.com/arkofhope
www.change.org/arkofhope

Thank you from every side of my heart! “Together we WILL break the chains of past abuse and lead children and youth into lives filled with faith, hope and love.”

Blair Corbett and tribe (growing family of 16)
founders, Ark of Hope For Children
hope@arkforkids.org
6501 NE 32nd Place, High Springs, FL 32643
All donations are 100% tax deductible for US citizens. EIN# 58-3575457

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Blair 13 days ago

Thank you for supporting the H2O-Hope To Orphans cause. As a parent of 10 children, with 5 adopted from foster care I know the hurts orphans live with. Those that heal today become the passion filled caregivers of tomorrow. If you have been an orphan or been through abuse and need someone to talk to befriend me or message me. That’s why we’re here. I hope you also join our Facebook page http://facebook.com/arkofhope


Share your story, thoughts, links, video’s, ideas and use the discussion board! Make a custom fundraise pledge or Birthday Wish to challenge your friends to help us. Add the Causes Toolbar to IE or Firefox, select the H2O- Hope To Orphans cause and we get .01 for every search you make! http://apps.facebook.com/causes/toolbar Download it spam free!

Blair Corbett, founder Ark of Hope For Children
www.facebook.com/arkofhope
www.causes.com/abusedkids

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Blair 15 days ago

What a great comment. Thank you Beanell!

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Beanell about 1 month ago

there are so many innosent children why hurt when love feels so much better to give and recieve

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Dora 2 months ago

or visit to know what this is all about,thank you!

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Blair 2 months ago

Only 1 day left! Chase bank will donate $25,000 if “Abused Kids” members vote enough! Help Ark of Hope For Children serve hurting children & youth worldwide through our vast network of 640,000 friends! Click here, join & vote http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommuni...

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2 months ago

Vote and H2O- Hope To Orphans can win $25,000!

Wow, what a huge opportunity! Chase bank could donate as much as $25,000 to us so we can continue finding new ways to serve hurting children worldwide through our vast network of 650,000 plus friends! Ark of Hope For Children is the charity blessed by the causes "Abused Kids & Youth" www.causes.com/abusedkids AND "H20- Hope To Orphans, Homeless & Foster Children www.causes.com/arkofhope Please VOTE FOR US right away so we can make a much greater impact for orphaned kids & youth worldwide. http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommuni...

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Blair 3 months ago

Please vote for the founding woman of Pandy’s Aquarium, (mentioned below); a website that helps abuse victims nationally. As administrator of “Abused Kids” on Facebook I have been associated with them and they are very devoted and helpful. They have helped someone I know. Your simple vote and forwarding to your friends can help them with funds that are all too hard to come by these days for small nonprofit organizations that have truly big hearts.

Thanks and God bless you,

Blair Corbett - Ark of Hope For Children and administrator of;
www.causes.com/abusedkids
www.causes.com/arkofhope
www.arkofhopeforchildren.com


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Subject: [SPAM] Please vote to help Pandy's win $25,000!
From: "Pandora's Aquarium" <admin@pandys.org>
Date: Mon, November 09, 2009 5:18 pm
To: hope@arkforkids.org


hecares,

We have exciting news. Shannon, the founder of Pandy's Aquarium online, was named a 2009 L'Oreal Woman of Worth! She was selected from almost 2,500 applicants. This is the first time Women of Worth has honored a sexual violence organization.

We've already received a $5,000 donation, but now we have the chance to win an additional $25,000. An award like this would help us reach even more survivors, and we need your help!

To show your support for Pandy's and violence survivors everywhere, please go here and cast your vote: http://bit.ly/XVvtZ

You don't need to register; you only need to provide an email address. It takes seconds to make a difference. Please vote today, and share this link with family and friends. You can also post the link on Facebook or share it on twitter. Voting ends November 24 (one vote per email address).

Thank you for your help and support. Together we can make sure all survivors have the support they need to heal!

Sincerely,
Pandora's Aquarium Staff

PS: If the short url above doesn't work, here is a direct link: http://www.womenofworth.com/Honorees/...

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Lois 3 months ago

Donated $25.
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Blair 4 months ago

Thank you for the prayers for my wife (Verna) co-founder of Ark of Hope For Children. She is still in intensive care for the past week, but is improving. We hope to be out of there and in to a normal hosital room in 1 to 2 days. After a week in ICU this will be a relief. Well wishes from so many have been a big help to both of us. You can read the history of how she went from gastric bypass operation to intensive care on the front of our website, www.arkofhopeforchildren.com

God bless you all,

Blair Corbett

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Blair 4 months ago

Please join us in “Abused Kids” on Facebook as I seek to become administrator of this very well followed but mismanaged cause. Help abused kids heal and they become the compassionate caregivers of tomorrow due to their past. Members want to be involved but leadership of it is non-existent. Adding yourself will show the Cause staff that I can seriously bring leadership and care to the tens of thousands of members of Abused Kids" on Facebook. http://apps.facebook.com/causes/15961...

Blair & Verna Corbett, Parents of 10 including 5 adopted from foster care AND founders Ark of Hope For Children
www.facebook.com/arkofhope
www.arkofhopeforchildren.com

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Updated: The cause has raised $100.

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Latonya 5 months ago

Donated $10.
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Blair 6 months ago

Thank you for joining our Cause, “Hope for orphans and abused children” by Ark of Hope For Children www.causes.com/arkofhope You are helping us bring faith based homes, mentoring, tutoring, counseling and more for domestic orphans; abused, neglected and homeless children and youth. Together we can all change their lives and break the chains of abuse. Please share about us with your friends, even leave a donation using Cause tab. www.arkofhopeforchildren.com

We invite you to also become friends of the founder Blair Corbett; www.facebook.com/people/Blair-Corbett... Click the picture, click add friend then we will add you when we receive your request.

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James 7 months ago

Donated $25.
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Thomas 8 months ago

Donated $15.
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Updated: The cause has raised $50.

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Randy 8 months ago

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Blair 9 months ago

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Blair over 2 years ago

Hey ,
Thanks so much for joining Ark of Hope For Children's "Cause". Previously abused foster siblings, children and youth need all of us. You are a valuable member and we appreciate you! You can help us by using your Facebook “Cause” application to invite others. Click on the donate button to make any sized donation; $1, $5 or $10 or more to help us build homes near Gainesville to allow siblings to live together in foster care living?
Visit our website and blogs to learn more & keep up to date.
<a href="http://www.arkforkids.org">www.arkforkids.org</a>
<a href="http://arkofhope.blogspot.com/"&... of Hope Blog on Blogger</a>
<a href="http://www.arkforkids.org">www.arkforkids.org</a>
Bless you! - Blair Corbett - Ark of Hope For Children

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Blair over 2 years ago

Hey ,
Thanks so much for joining Ark of Hope For Children's "Cause". Previously abused foster siblings, children and youth need all of us. You are a valuable member and we appreciate you! You can help us by using your Facebook “Cause” application to invite others. Click on the donate button to make any sized donation; $1, $5 or $10 or more to help us build homes near Gainesville to allow siblings to live together in foster care living?
Visit our website and blogs to learn more & keep up to date.
<a href="http://www.arkforkids.org">www.arkforkids.org</a>
<a href="http://arkofhope.blogspot.com/"&... of Hope Blog on Blogger</a>
<a href="http://www.arkforkids.org">www.arkforkids.org</a>
Bless you! - Blair Corbett - Ark of Hope For Children

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Blair over 2 years ago

You are all awesome! Thank you for partnering with us. You are trylu making a difference. Please go to the contact page on our website, www.arkforkids.org and giveus your contact info so we can send you news, updates, etc. Comments, suggestions? email us at hope@arkforkids.org

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1. Blair 191 recruits
2. Pierre 61 recruits
3. Carla 22 recruits
4. Jillian 18 recruits
5. Rob 17 recruits
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1. Randy $30 donated
2. Lois $25 donated
3. James $25 donated
4. Thomas $15 donated
5. Latonya $10 donated