Life Challenges - You Can Help

The Astounding $2.00 Gratitude Donation Opportunity

We live in challenging times, and many people are facing challenges far beyond what they could have imagined even a year ago. Over the last 10 years now, Life Challenges, a nonprofit website, has been helping millions of people in 106 countries deal with challenges.

Its 800 pages of healing, inspirational articles, self help and other resources are free...and always will be. We at Life Challenges are so grateful for the opportunity to serve in this way.

And...for those of you who are inspired to express your appreciation in some way, we offer you the opportunity to join with others in making a $2.00 tax-deductible Gratitude Donation.

The energy of love, hope and shared connection that is created by a simple $2.00 Gratitude Donation is beyond words. But...as you donate... place your hand over your heart, take a deep breath, and you'll get some idea of it. Make a secure donation at Paypal: Find out more about what we do below.

Blessings to all.

You can also mail donations to: Life Challenges, P.O. Box 658, Ashland, OR 97520

From Alissa Lukara, Founder of Life Challenges:

The idea to create Life Challenges came to me at 4 a.m. more than 10 years ago now. I wanted to share what I had learned through facing chronic illness and abuse issues-most notably, that we are not alone and that adversity also contains the seeds of personal growth and transformation. What a precious gift to witness the website's impact.

A woman in Missouri relates that all she can do to help her cope with job loss and betrayal is read the articles on the Life Challenges website. A woman in Serbia describes how enriched she is by its articles and resources. She shares the website with counselors dealing with trauma and depression rampant in her country. A young man in India uses Life Challenges to find the courage and resilience to go on after his wife's death.

If you have been inspired or want to touch people's lives who count on Life Challenges, we are reaching out to you for a tax-deductible contribution of $2.00 (or more, if you're moved).
WHAT YOUR DONATION HELPS US DO

Helping People. As people face financial upset, job insecurity, and other challenges, they seek the guidance Life Challenges offers to remain resilient, hopeful, inspired, creative and flexible under stress. From the last two years, here are examples of whom your support will help Life Challenges continue to impact.

"I have read absolutely everything on your website….Your website was a beautiful beacon of light during my darkest hours. I return there now and read these again and again. It always comforts me and cracks me wide open all over again. I have sent so many, many friends to your website even in India and Canada, as well as all of my family." A woman from Florida (See more testimonials below.)

Hundreds of thousands of individuals facing an array of challenges.

People and students from 150 challenge-and-inspiration-related websites, schools, discussion groups and blogs that link to Life Challenges.

People need a private place like Life Challenges that extends solace, support, renewal and new perspective. Maybe they don't have anyone to talk to or don't feel like talking. Maybe they don't have funds for counseling. Some people live in countries that lack or stigmatize mental health support.

Monthly Updates. Your support also helps us update and maintain the website, add new self help tools, articles, book recommendations and resources, and create the eLetter.

Each month, we add new content by renowned writers and every day people on topics including: coping with job and money challenges, grieving, finding joy and comfort, igniting creativity, surviving disaster, achieving your dreams, facing illness, shifting codependency, and healing abuse.

Outreach. You can also aid Life Challenges' national and community outreach through conferences, media and teleconferences.

These included my presenting Life Challenges' story and healing perspectives at National Children's Advocacy Center Conference on Preventing Child Sexual Abuse, National Women's Studies Association Annual Conference; on TV interviews for KRON-TV "Weekend Morning News" in San Francisco, KVAL-TV "People at Noon" in Eugene, OR; on radio interviews for "The Good Life" and "Global Healing" on Sirius Radio Network and on Dr. Bernie Siegel's show.

The Life Challenges TV show won its third annual award as the most inspirational show on Rogue Valley Community Television.

If you have been at all touched by Life Challenges or want to assist others facing challenges, please show your support with a tax-deductible investment of any amount in the services Life Challenges website offers. Online contributions are through the secure site, Paypal. Or you can mail a check to the address near the top of this page.

With gratitude and appreciation,
Alissa Lukara

Testimonials:

"Your website has been invaluable to me. I have shared your site with some of my friends, and they feel the same as I do. Every morning, I sit at my computer and read and reread your articles. What a wonderful concept to put together for people. I just cannot express my gratitude enough to you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." A woman from Missouri

"I have many examples of stories/articles from Life Challenges that touched me and why. It really is like a rock thrown into water, ever expanding circles… Lots of compassionate learning, enriching stories, beautiful and noble people." A woman from Serbia

"What a wonderful gift to the whole cyber world. Thank you for your powerful, compassionate generosity. It makes me happy inside to see such manifest contribution." A consultant from Oregon

"Your website helps many, many people particularly as you have been through the dark night of the soul and come out into the light - you give hope to others." An advocate from California who helps abuse survivors

"I am fortunate indeed to have come across your website…I find you have so much to offer for those in search of ways to cope with life's challenges. What, however, impressed me the most is: you have given so generously in the Supportive Links...." Mental illness support group leader from India

"Life Challenges is a great support for me and everyone I have shared it with. Thank you." Artist from Florida

"I am one of the souls who has been nurtured by the Life Challenges website over the years and have shared it with others…..as a connected stranger, I take this moment to honor you." Educator from California

"I loved your website. Tons of interesting links and interviews. It's definitely a good spot for me to check into in this transition time from college to…???" Student from New York

"I love your website and the vast information it contains. There is something for just about every tough time that people go through. I have heard from so many people that they think they are alone in their adversity. Your website proves otherwise…What a great service you and your website provide." A counselor from California who works with sexual assault issues

Life Challenges is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation. All donations are tax-deductible.
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