The original Press Release release went out on September 12, 2005.  I would to add the results here…

I was able to donate $46.00 to the Feed The Children Network taking $1.75 from each and every sale I made during September and October of 2005.  I need to scan and post the receipt I received. 

While $46.00 is a comparatively small donation in the scheme of things, I would like to think my small donation made a difference in someone’s life.  With the devastation whitnessed with Katrina I had to do something, no matter how small it seemed.  To me… it was my way of making a small dent and giving back!

Roz Fruchtman / Graphics Schmaphics Exclusive Judaic Greeting Club
3/4/2006

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New York City Jewish Artist Uses Her Judaic eCards Digital Design Skills to Raise Money for Hurricane Katrina Victims

New York City (PRWEB) September 12, 2005 — After wracking her brain on how she could personally help the Hurricane Katrina victims, New York City Digital Artist and owner of Graphics Schmaphics Exclusive Judaic Greetings Club, an online Judaic eCard Club… Roz Fruchtman decided to use the upcoming Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah as a stimulus for her donation.

Roz says, with Rosh Hashanah less than a month away, the next 30 days are the busiest time of year for my Judaic Greeting Card website. After wracking my brain on how I could help… It became crystal clear to use what I already do.

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. At this time Jewish people reflect on the past year’s actions, make amends and start new. Using this concept seems fitting to help Hurricane Katrina Survivors move forward to begin again.

Roz’s goal is to use her online Judaic eCard Club, Graphics Schmaphics Exclusive Judaic Greetings Club, during the busiest time of the Jewish year to generate more income for Hurricane Katrina donations than she could personally give on her own.

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I have been asked:

Your eCard Club is different…
What inspires your art, where does it all come from?

As crazy at this sounds, I am inspired by everything and anything; by everyone and anyone. It could be something that I see, hear, read or feel — or felt. I have even gotten ideas from watching commercials that were completely unrelated to the outcome of my designs. Something I saw or heard struck a chord within and out came the paper and pencil. Something just happens and the ideas start to flow.

NOTE: One of my dreams is to hire an artist who can draw what I envision. Right now my designs are dictated by my own creative skills.

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When I wrote this about 18 months ago I wrote it out of frustration. Since that time I have made many changes in my life and the way I think about things. While I can’t change what others do or control them, “I can” change what I do and the way I feel about things!

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My name is Roz Fruchtman. I am the self-proclaimed Greeting Card Maven. As well… I am the owner/designer of:

Graphics Schmaphics Exclusive Judaic Greetings Club…
Judaic eCards for “Busy” People!
http://www.GraphicsSchmaphicsExclusive.com

My ultimate passion is to provide:

• a unique, artsy and tasteful way for the Jewish Community to communicate
• an easy resource for non-Jews to be able to communicate with their Jewish friends, relatives, loved ones, business associates and prospective clients

• by letting them know when each holiday begins and ends
• what is appropriate to send for each holiday and/or occasion
• answer questions they may have as to what is proper and what is not

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