Do you hunger for a peaceful home for every child?

Mahatma Gandhi once said that poverty is the ultimate act of violence. Indeed, when one looks at child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault it is impossible to ignore the role that poverty and economic issues play. It is my belief that by addressing both the economic issues and the harsh realities of violence, we can have an even greater impact on violence in our children's lives.

Throughout 2007, I will be fasting each Friday as a statement against the abuse and poverty that children of the world endure. In this way, I hope to encourage simple acts of compassion by everyday human beings like you and me. Will you join me this Friday, or any Friday, in fasting (perhaps not just food...but giving up SOMETHING of value to you)?

I am seeking individuals to donate $1.00 to the "Tenderness Tour" to be divided equally between the "Tenderness Trail" planting of memorial trees to honor child victims of violence and the "One Campaign" and its efforts to combat poverty worldwide. Donations should specify "Hunger for Peace." Please include at least your name, and memorial or honorary donations are welcome and will be acknowledged on the "Hunger for Peace" page on the Tenderness Network website. Corporate/Organizational participation is invited, as well.

All "voices" who donate throughout the year will be recognized on the Tenderness Tour website (either by name or name/location). Individuals who do the following:

1. Donate at least $1.00
2. Commit to fasting at least one meal
3. Recruit one other person to participate in "Hunger for Peace"

These individuals will be recognized in the Tenderness Tour's special "Outcast Society," a donor level not designated by "amount" of donation but by commitment to the cause. "Outcast Society" members will each receive an "Everyone is Beautiful" bumper sticker if a mailing address is provided. (NOTE: "Hunger for Peace" is not dependent upon the "10,000 Voices." "Hunger for Peace" will continue throughout the year whether we have 1 or 1,000,000 Voices!)

So, let us begin anew this year...this year of "hunger" recognizing the power of each of us to make a difference in each other's lives. I appreciate your ongoing support, encouragement, prayers, donations and volunteer hours. Please help me spread the word about "Hunger for Peace" to your friends, families, schools, churches, Myspace friends, non-profit organizations, local media and everyone else.

Send your donations of $1.00 or more to:

Tenderness Tour
PO Box 20367
Indianapolis, IN 46220


OR you can use the Amazon HonorSystem on the Tenderness Tour website. For more information, please contact Richard at Richard@tendernesstour.com.

Peace and Gratitude,

Richard Propes
Founder/Executive Director
The Tenderness Network