Casa De La Sal
Choonimals isn't always just about drawing weird, creepy animals. A big part of our mission is to use Choons to help charities such as the Casa de la Sal orphanage in Mexico City by donating essentials like medicines and by supporting the nursing staff. Casa de la Sal houses and cares for nearly 25 children and teens living with HIV/AIDS, plus 40 more living at home but who need counseling and financial support. Choonimals made its initial donation to the orphanage in November, purchasing $500-worth (or 6,600 pesos) of essential prescription medications for the kids. By setting aside 10% of all December sales, we hope to raise enough to make a second $500 donation to the orphanage and to continue our relationship with the staff and children.
Develop Africa Inc.
In April 2008, Choonimals established a partnership with Develop Africa Inc., a not-for-profit organization focused on facilitating sustainable African development.
A few months prior, Matt and Chris traveled around Southern Africa and saw the need for such organizations first hand.
In May 2008, Choonimals donated a large percentage of their proceeds from sales of their "Grauff" tee to the Develop Africa Foundation.
They received a heart-warming thank you in Develop Africa's Newsletter...
"Celebrating Choonimals... Many organizations talk about making a difference. Some organizations go beyond talking and actually do something.
The Develop Africa Team wishes to celebrate the efforts and thank the Choonimals Team for financially and generously supporting our school programs. At the Bamboozle festival in New Jersey, 2008, the Choonmals Team raised money by donating a percentage of sales of their charity shirt to Develop Africa. Additionally, the team committed to help spread the word about what we are doing. They displayed and distributed Develop Africa brochures (printed on colored paper and in full color) throughout the weekend.
Thank you Choonimals for joining us in making a difference! Exemplary Service!!!"
...and we didn't stop there. Throughout the summer, we continued to spread the word...
Since then, we have made philanthropy a very large portion of what our company is about. We have collaborated on numerous charitable events with TOMS Shoes, homeless shelters, and are in the works with an orphanage in Mexico City to help children suffering from AIDS. Keep checking back for info on ways you can help!
