Times are tough for everyone including those who want to help. It’s encouraging to see that the giving spirit is still alive. In an effort to do our part right here in the US, we are creating a new way for people with a little extra help families without enough. A way people can make their small donations do some very big things.

SmallCanBeBig.org is a new online venture launching in January to help families extend their philanthropic efforts beyond the holidays. On SmallCanBeBig.org, people can help families in danger of losing their homes — families carefully selected by experienced case managers from well-regarded charitable agencies. 100% of all donations made on http://www.SmallCanBeBig.org go directly to landlords or utility companies to help pay specific urgent expense for families working hard to stay in their homes this winter. We hope our efforts help facilitate microgiving in 2009.