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Our History:Ten years ago, when I was a freshman in college, I became friends with a very diverse group of people. We were Haitian, Italian, Jewish, Guyanese, Chinese, among others. Our group represented just about every continent on the planet. I am still very close with them today. Around this time, a question came to my mind, “Why were we one of the only interracial group of friends on campus?” This question led me to search the path of the mixed race world in general. While I tried internet searches for interracial groups, nine out of ten web pages I turned up were related to porn. Those that weren’t porn only focused on one or two interracial mixings, or were only about romantic couplings. None of the sites I found had a sense of humor on the topic. So, the idea sprang to my mind, maybe there were others: who craved information on interracial groups, a comprehensive site that would cut the frustration and research time (not everyone is an insomniac who enjoys being up at 3am researching miscegenation statutes and the history of racial integration in America and beyond), and had a sense of humor on interracial groupings. About Us:Who We Are:EVERYTHING Interracial and Intercultural Group, Inc. (EIRIC™) is designed to be the Library of Congress for EVERYTHING Interracial and Intercultural. It is the comprehensive catalog of services, resources and products for the multicultural community.Under the logo Made in the World™ we create and distribute eco-conscious stationery and apparel. We also develop practical workshops regarding trans-racial adoption, multiracial identity development, multiracial relationship building, and positive self-esteem and body image. All of our products and services embody our motto “Because Interracial [enter word] doesn’t have to be so serious.” Our greeting cards and apparel items are printed at eco-friendly printing companies that use environmentally-friendly methods. These methods include water-based, soy and vegetable inks, 100% Wind Power for electricity needs, FSC certified and recycled papers, and chemical-free production process. We are governed by the following two scriptures: 1. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16); and 2. Therefore, since God in his mercy has given us this new way, we never give up. We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don't try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this. (2 Corinthians 4:1&2).
We believe in making a profit to make a difference. As we are starting out, 2% of our profitable revenue will be used as donations to support Foster Care and Adoption, Education and Mentoring for social and economically disadvantaged youth, Sexual Assault Awareness and Education, as well as providing Entrepreneurial Opportunities for minorities. As we grow, our goal is to significantly increase the percentage donated. Who We Are Not:We are not a porn site! There are already plenty of those, and EIRIC™ does not feel the need to add another among their ranks. We are not a meeting place for bleeding heart liberal extraterrestrials, intent on turning the world into one giant interracial melting pot. You know you who are! We are not a breeding ground for ignorance, hatred and racial/cultural intolerance. Again, there are plenty of sites on the internet devoted to that type of thing, look elsewhere for it. Who we exist to serve?U.S. Census 2000 – Source
What We BelieveEthics Before Financial GainEIRIC™ is simply not willing to sell our souls to make a profit. We are governed by the following two scriptures: 1. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16) and 2. Therefore, since God in his mercy has given us this new way, we never give up. We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don't try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this. (2 Corinthians 4:1&2) We want to make a profit while making a difference. As we are starting out, 2% of our profitable revenue will be used as donations to support Foster Care and Adoption, Education and Mentoring for social and economically disadvantaged youth, Sexual Assault Awareness and Education, as well as providing Entrepreneurial Opportunities for minorities. Our goals are to not only see a decrease in the number of children in foster care in the United States, but to also lower high school dropout rates, increase the number of teenage males who serve as anti-sexual assault advocates and to open windows of opportunity to those who might be ready to give up their dreams. As we grow, our hope is that the percentage donated will increase. Providing Our Customers With ChoicesWith a plethora of other amazing multicultural organizations, services and products out there, our goal is also to lead people to find them. Even the fantastic services that we don’t create, we wish to give our customers the opportunity to use them. Foster Care and AdoptionWe strive to significantly decrease the number of children (approximately 129,000, as noted by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) in the US foster care system in need of a safe, loving and permanent home. Our goal is to raise the necessary funds to: a) increase the public's awareness of the gravity of this need and b) demystify the fostering and adoption processes to encourage cross-cultural matches. EducationA good education opens up windows of opportunity. EIRIC™ strives to remove social, economic and language barriers when it comes to education, encouraging students to focus on their strengths rather than their weaknesses. MentoringWith high school dropout rates reaching epidemic levels, especially in low income communities and communities of color, EIRIC™ hopes to turn this trend around. According to the recent report, “The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts”, one prominent reason is the lack of adults connecting individually with students. This research, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, suggests that while broad solutions are required, they should include connecting students with at least one caring adult to address non-academic issues, including future goals and aspirations, as well as personal issues that affect a student’s ability to perform and do well. EIRIC™ supports this initiative 100%. Sexual Assault Awareness and EducationAccording to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), in 2007, there were 248,300 victims of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault.1 (These figures do not include victims 12 years old or younger.) EIRIC™ believes that an effective means of combating this statistic is to train and empower boys and young men to be agents of social change. Entrepreneurial Opportunities for MinoritiesWith access to knowledge, windows of opportunity open. This, in turn, garners a foundation for success. Without this knowledge, many people would become frustrated and may possibly give up on their dream. EIRIC™ will help to make sure this doesn’t happen. What we do?Services we provide:
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