Survival International

Survival International helps tribal peoples around the world "defend their lives, protect their lands, and determine their own futures."  Its holiday cards include wonderful images of Siberia and Canada by veteran Arctic photographers Bryan and Cherry Alexander.

Winter Train, Yamal, Siberia by Bryan & Cherry Alexander
Survival International

Since its founding in 1969 in response to violence against tribes in the Brazilian Amazon, Survival has "persuaded governments to recognize tribal land ownership, forced companies to abandon harmful projects on tribal land, and helped draw the eyes of the world to the issues tribal people face."

Home at Dusk, Nunavut, Canada by Bryan & Cherry Alexander
Survival International

The cards say "Season's Greetings" in English and Spanish; 70% of the card price supports Survival's work.

Ice Spray, Siberia by Bryan & Cherry Alexander
Survival International

Anne

Washington National Cathedral

The 5.8 magnitude earthquake on August 23rd significantly damaged Washington's National Cathedral.  Decorative stonework fell and other parts of the building cracked; repairs are estimated to cost millions of dollars.

Bethlehem Madonna & Child

Buying the Cathedral's Christmas cards will help support the restoration effort.  These two cards are images of windows in the Cathedral.

Gloria in Excelsis Angels

The Cathedral of course also welcomes donations to help restore the building.

Anne

The Morgan Library & Museum

Adoration of the Magi by Jean Poyer
from the Hours of Henry VII
The Morgan Library & Museum

As you'd expect, New York City's Morgan Library & Museum's holiday cards include sumptuous images from classic books, botanical prints, and illuminated manuscripts.

Winterberry (French, 18th c.)

The Morgan Library & Museum

I think this Winterberry image is beautiful.  (I'd like it even better on slightly heavier stock, and with a holiday message (it's blank), but, well, life isn't perfect.  You could take it to a printer to have your message added inside.)

Anne

Maine's Pine Tree Society Cards Available Now

Village Scene by Consuelo Eames Hanks
Pine Tree Society

The Pine Tree Society, which helps Maine children and adults with disabilities, has posted its new holiday cards.  Among the Society's many great programs is Pine Tree Camp, which allows 700 campers to enjoy kayaking, swimming, fishing, boating, and many other traditional Maine summer activities in a barrier-free environment.


Photo by Debra Bell



Holiday card sales are an important source of income for the Society, so please take a look at the two new designs that local artists have created. 



Anne



Sledding with Friends by Maude Olsen
Pine Tree Society



Courage Center and Museum of Modern Art cards up now

Pop-Up Village Star by Robert Sabuda
Museum of Modern Art

Just added: new cards from the Courage Center (a Minneapolis-based rehabilitation and resource center for people with disabilities) and New York's Museum of Modern Art.

Morning Frost by Bruce Miller
Courage Center

Anne

Pre-Season Card Sales



Picasso Dove
The Metropolitan Museum of Art


If you're organized enough to be thinking about holiday cards now, some non-profits are rewarding your excellent planning skills with sales. 

National Wildlife Federation - save $7 on each box until August 31st.
Courage Center - 20% off until September 30th.

Museum of Modern Art - up to 65% off last year's designs. 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art - buy one, get 60% off the second box. 

I'll let you know about other offers as I run across them. 



Anne



Colorful Gathering Photo Card
National Wildlife Federation

Time to Begin



Folk Angel by Emily
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

If you're planning a major holiday mailing, now is a great time to get started.  The National Wildlife Federation, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and other charities already have new cards up, and more will be coming soon. 

Snow Landing by Gerry Ellis
National Wildlife Federation

And don't forget some of the groups such as Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy and Puppies Behind Bars.  A large order can make a big impact on a smaller organization.

Anne