Limited-Edition Cherokee Genealogy Tees

Do you get tired of hearing, "I'm Cherokee but can't prove it"? Make a statement and help Warpony Community Outreach, a Cherokee run charity, at the same time! This shirt would be perfect for genealogists; those who work at genealogical archive libraries; registered/enrolled Cherokees; American Indians of other tribes who constantly hear the false claim; and those who want to send a clear message to Senator Elizabeth Warren and others who can't prove what they say about their purported Cherokee ancestry.

My goal is to have 100 shirts ordered so the design can be printed. The price is set at $1 over the cost of the shirt, so we can raise $100 for Warpony Community Outreach.  



Note:Your account will only be charged and this shirt will only print if we reach our goal of 100 pre-ordered.

Front

Back

You can pre-order the shirt at this LINK.

Sizes run from S - 3X. If you need a different size, contact me for options.

The campaign runs from now till June 5th, so don't delay if you would like one of these shirts. Because they are a Limited Edition, this is the only time this particular design will be available.  


Those are my thoughts for today.
Thanks for reading.

copyright 2013, Polly's Granddaughter - TCB

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New Ad Space Available for Limited Time

In an effort to help raise funds for Warpony Community Outreach, I have decided to make space available for small ads on my blog. For a donation of $10 or more to Warpony, I will run a 125 x 125 ad with a link to your site for 30 days.  Because this is a niche blog with many Cherokee readers from all over the United States, this is a great opportunity for current council candidates in the Cherokee Nation to get some additional exposure. For those running for the At Large council seat, it could be a great way to reach others you might not be able to meet face to face.

If you are interested in placing an ad, please contact me through the email link on this page. All ads are subject to my pre-approval and must be Cherokee related.*

Ads will be placed exactly where the current "Your Ad Here" blocks are,

so they will be in clear view each time a new post is published.



*Basically, I am not going to allow obscene or negative ads to be placed. This is a family friendly blog.

Those are my thoughts for today.
Thanks for reading.

copyright 2013, Polly's Granddaughter - TCB

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When You Just Have to Do Something....

I get a lot of emails from readers asking for advice, requesting look-ups, or searching for other information. Many times, after I do what I can to help, they ask what they can do to repay me or if I want money for helping them. Absolutely not. I do this so people have a place to get accurate information on Cherokee history and good advice on how to search for Cherokee ancestry or do one's Cherokee genealogy.  As long as people learn and myths are dispelled, I am happy. But, still some people feel they really must do something. If you are one of these people (and you know who you are!), my advice is and has always been to pay it forward. You are free to pay it forward in anyway you want, but since I am asked so often, I thought I would share a little information about my favorite charity.

War Pony Community Outreach Inc. is a 501 (3) c non profit organization. It was founded by Cherokees; Raymond Vann, Sioux Smith-Vann, Jack Christie and Art Floyd. It's mission is to serve the people in the 14 county service area of the Cherokee Nation and to help provide those in need with necessities to improve their quality of life. Though War Pony assists anyone who requests help, its main clients are Cherokee.

In the beginning, War Pony was well funded and thrived, but with the downward spiral of the economy,  donations have decreased. But through Raymond Vann's vigilance and hard work, War Pony has still managed to obtain food, furniture, clothing, or whatever is needed when they are called upon for help. Raymond works tirelessly serving the Cherokee people in need and sometimes provides help out of his own pocket if War Pony funds are depleted.

Just a few of the things War Pony has helped with in the past are: water well and minor home repairs; referrals to legal aid resources; emergency assistance with food and diapers; utility payments; rental assistance; job referrals; and providing Christmas gifts. War Pony also has a list of other agencies and resources to send people to if they are not able to help.

 

Though there are other charities operating within the Cherokee Nation service area, War Pony is the only one I know that, though not limited to, primarily provides help to Cherokees. Some other charities may use the name Cherokee or say they are operated by Cherokees, but that doesn't mean they primarily help Cherokees and it doesn't even mean they are all actually Cherokees providing the help. It just means they use the word. So, if you are looking for a charity that primarily provides help for the Cherokee people, War Pony is the only one I would recommend. 

Donations can be sent to:

War Pony Community Outreach Inc.
c/o Raymond Vann
21828 N Ben George Rd
Tahlequah, OK 74464

or call (918)458-9095 for more information.


Those are my thoughts for today. Thanks for reading. And remember, Pay It Forward!





***Note - In 2010, Raymond Vann was recognized for his work through War Pony at the AARP Indian Elders Honors. ***

copyright 2012, Polly's Granddaughter - TCB

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