A first, small step toward the larger vision of Change the Balance, we are excited to launch the Cards by Mail Program. It’s very simple:

Bringing warmth, life, joy and hope to those in need can be as easy as that.

To get started visit our giving page or contact us if you have any questions.

We are grateful for your support of our global efforts, and look forward to launching more programs and projects shortly!

Jonathan Biebesheimer
Founder, Change the Balance

We’re doing test runs on some ads on Facebook to drive fans in preparation of the Pepsi Refresh blitz this coming March. The following are currently in rotation:

Click to View February 2010 Facebook Ads

Thoughts or suggestions? Drop us a message or post on Facebook or send us an email, we’d love to hear from you. Thanks to everyone’s recent support, every bit makes a difference!

Jonathan Biebesheimer
Founder, Change the Balance

An easy way to help is to become a fan of Change the Balance on Facebook. Each fan will go a long way to helping us secure the funding we need for our operations, and together we can bring a better life to those in need.

Jonathan Biebesheimer
Founder, Change the Balance

An unknown author once wrote:

“Never give up on something that you can’t go a day without thinking about.”

Almost three years since the original vision came to mind for Change the Balance, and seemingly no closer to seeing the vision realized, it has become tempting for me to simply abandon the idea of developing the organization all together. Yet the truth is, it is rare for me to go very long without realizing the need within our communities for the essentials of life that even I probably take for granted – food, warmth, love, safety – and being reminded of the potential that Change the Balance has to help those desperately in need of these essentials.

I recently read about the work that Greg Mortenson has done to cultivate education and peace within Pakistan and Afghanistan. Inspired and in awe, I wondered how he managed to do everything he’s done. After days and days of pondering and searching for some elaborate formula, I realized that it partially came down to the most basic of reasons – he just did it.

With nothing to lose and everything to gain, I remain committed to fulfilling the mission and vision of Change the Balance and invite anyone who is interested to join me in my journey.

Jonathan Biebesheimer
Founder, Change the Balance

A friend sent me a copy of the following article which renewed my energy to get Change the Balance off the ground:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34150972/ns/business-personal_finance/