Send a Smile - Free Ecards with a Conscience

My mother often scolds me because I don’t send out cards the way I used to. I blame my laziness on the ease of the Internet. With one click I can send my “connected” friends and family an e-card to commemorate a birthday or anniversary. I save trees from destruction and paper from going to the landfill. I save money on stamps and the gas it would take to go to the store. My justifications are endless. So if you are like me and enjoy sending e-cards, I’ve located some sites that allow you to send FREE cards that will help spread the word about a worthy cause and create a warm smile on your recipient’s face. Have fun brightening someone’s day.

Conservation International – Founded in 1987, Conservation International (CI) is an innovative leader in global biodiversity conservation. E-cards with beautiful pictures sending a message of hope about the future of our planet. http://getinvolved.conservation.org/site/PageServer?JServSessionIdr011=ch3kd5cl%20f3.app2b&pagename=ecards_google

Make A Wish Foundation – Make A Wish Foundation helps to make the dreams of seriously ill children a reality. These e-cards are illustrated with drawings by the Make A Wish kids. http://www.wishcards.org/

Arbor Day Foundation – Inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Send a card with inspirational poetry and a breathtaking photo. www.arborday.org/cards/CardList.cfm.

Day Spring – Offers Christian e-cards with spiritual messages. www.dayspring.com/ecards.

NamasteDirect – This organization provides capital for first-time loans to women in rural Central America. Raise awareness by sending their free e-card. http://www.namaste-direct.org/ecard.php?gclid=CJ2UpMW3oo0CFRDVYAodnAaf0Q

World Wildlife Fund – Helps endangered species around the world. These e-cards are perfect for animal lovers.
http://www.worldwildlife.org/ecards/index.cfm?sc=AWE0700ACG00&searchen=google

SOS Children’s Villages – responding to the needs of orphans since WWII. Send an e-card with the face of a beautiful child. http://www.sos-usa.org/cgi-bin/sos/jsp/eCardSelection.do?lang=en&site=US&hNav=show&nav=3.7&et_cid=2&et_lid=1398&et_sub=free+e+cards