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Why donate?
Gateways To Action is a start-up dedicated to serving positive global change by assembling a community of creative, solutions-oriented hearts and minds. We explore the creative struggle–the challenges and rewards–and its role in serving the greater good of society.  If you’re tired of being de-energized by the slant in most mainstream media; if you feel inspired by what we offer here; we would welcome your favor in the form of a donation, in the amount of your choice. We have much to accomplish, and your contribution is most appreciated.

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Sponsorship:

We are presently seeking sponsors to support our blog. If you are a nonprofit or corporation with intersecting values and goals, we would love get to know you. Feel free to call (347-661-2936) or email Barbara Bowen for further information.  Please view our mission statement here.

Here’s a little more about us:

Our Role:

We act as independent observer, as well as advocate, for projects that align with our mission. Each carefully chosen project has met criteria identifying its performance in high caliber activities including:

Cross-cultural Understanding / Dignity and Empowerment / Human and Civil Rights / Environment / Issues of Faith & Reason: Tempering Extremism / Fostering Democratic Reform / Diplomatic and Political Solutions

Criteria for Project Inclusion is as follows:

• Tangible effects
• Measured results in healing roots causes of issues addressed
• Proven record of abiding in good faith
• As relevant: enduring accountability to its donors, staff and volunteers

Our Approach:
We acknowledge the vital contribution journalism makes to uncovering and exposing serious global challenges of our day.   Our aim differs, however, in that we choose to direct our attention primarily to positive actions and outcomes that are rarely, if ever, covered by the mainstream media. We carefully summarize the conditions and inadequacies that motivate an individual or organization into action. However, our approach places less focus on declaiming associated ills, and more focus on how a project advocates successfully in response to such ills. Gateways to Action serves as an alternative to the sensational by liberating its content from becoming mired in what is broken. By supporting those engaged in promising solutions, we hope to act as a gateway to new visions and aspirations.

The Gateways to Action concept is also unique in its thrust away from the pitfalls of marketing and public relations, wherein self-interested factors often attenuate the authenticity of the message. We are funded primarily through independent sources, donations and fees having no influence on the content featured on the blog. Our only agenda is to be an honest witness to worthy activities in alignment with our mission. We will use our artistic acumen as witness to the projects and individuals we explore.  As things unfold, we will keep our eyes and ears open to fleeting moments of beauty, to the timeless in the immediate, and to convey this essence to the extent our powers will allow.

The Gateways to Action site will also differ from Web-based directories that accept programs indiscriminately. While our creative execution will tend toward advocacy, we will carefully assess each project or organization before including them as a featured project.  As an alternative to extensive lists and shallow content, our Web site strives to provide a meaningful “window” into each cutting-edge project we feature. In addition, links added to our general Links directory will be subject to advanced approval and fees.