We sell calendars at the International Festival in Columbus, Ohio the first weekend of November. CORVA members also sell them, or you can support us by buying one at Global Gallery, 682 N High St., Columbus, Ohio.

Global Gallery buys them from us and sells them to you.

We must admit, these calendars are fantastic and make great gifts. Remember your child's teacher, even if your child is a high schooler. They are a wonderful classroom resource.

Information about the calendar from the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Wisconsin, Madison, website: "The International Calendar is more than just another annual time marker with pretty pictures. It is also designed as a teaching aid, introducing varied life styles, terrain, foods, occupations, and crafts from around the world. Each year we provide Calendars to teachers who participate in Peace Corps' Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools program."

CORVA members suggest who CORVA should donate money to based on their own knowledge and experience about an organization. We tend to give money to  smaller charities that are not as well known, thus have a more difficult time with fundraising.

We also give, in general, where Peace Corps volunteers serve.

Our donations tend to be between $200 to $300. As people who once lived in developing countries, we know how far such a small amount can go.

• Afghanaid 
• Books for Africa 
• Columbus AIDS Task Force
• Columbus Zoo
• Global Knit
• Grandma's Attic
• KIVA
• MidOhio Food Bank
• Orphanages in Malawi and Bolivia
• Peace Corps Partnership
• Pedals for Progress
• Thirst Relief