I was introduced to Care2.com by a friend with limited mobility, due to illness, - who doesn't let that stop her from being an activist for change. She writes letters, keeps people informed of upcoming protests or events, lends her voice and unique point of view to debates... and clicks to help children in need, end animal cruelty or save the rainforest.

It seems almost too simple... click a link daily, and money is generated that is used to help people, animals or the environment (you have your choice of clicks - or you can just click them all).

From Care2's "Our Vision" page:

OUR MISSION:

Empower individuals to make a positive impact in the lives of other people and the planet.

* Overview:

We're all so busy these days... it's hard to take the extra effort usually required to make a positive impact on the causes we care deeply about. So, Care2's goal is to make it easy to make a difference.

We've developed a network of over 4 million individuals, hundreds of nonprofit organizations and thousands of eco-friendly companies - all interested in making the world a better place. By connecting like minded individuals with organizations and businesses aligned with their values we create the foundation for positive change.

(There is also information there on how much of their advertising revenue goes to the various programs, what their goals are, how you can join their community and much more, if you are interested and want to know more. Or, you can just click and go :). Human Beams has no affiliation with this organization, by the way, it just seems like a pretty neat site.)

AND... they have food! Below is a recipe for Creamy Asparagus Soup, inspired by Going Wild in the Kitchen, by Leslie Cerier (Square One Publishers, 2005), that is in their Healthy Living section.

This soup is an especially tasty offering: cauliflower adds its cancer-fighting nutrition, and there is plenty of healthful garlic to ward off colds and flu. Springtime flavor and creaminess without dairy, right here:

Creamy Asparagus Soup

INGREDIENTS

6 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cloves garlic, thickly sliced
1 cup coarsely chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon dill seeds
Sea salt to taste
2 cups bites-sized cauliflower florets
1 cup coarsely chopped celery
4 cups asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 bay leaf

1. In a teakettle or small pot, bring water to a boil.

2. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onions, dill seeds, and salt and saute, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until onions begin to soften and ingredients are fragrant.

3. Add cauliflower and celery and continue to saute 5 minutes more, until celery is bright green and cauliflower has begun to soften.

4. Add boiling water to pot along with asparagus, basil, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring ingredients to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer soup 10 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender. Remove and discard bay leaf.

5. Puree soup in batches in blender or with a hand-held immersion blender, until smooth.

6. Return to pot and heat through. Serve piping hot.

Serves 4 to 6.

Enjoy... and don't forget to click!