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Heifer International kicks off new initiative in Appalachia and Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Dec. 19, 2011) – When Americans think of hunger, they often think of swollen bellies and jutting ribs in countries far away. But Heifer International knows that malnutrition is often right next door. That's why Heifer, the global nonprofit known for gifts of livestock and training, is starting a bold new initiative right here in the United States.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – This year, don't just give the gift of a cow, goat, pig, camel or other animal from Heifer International's colorful catalog, ask for a similar gift yourself. There's joy in giving, but there's joy in receiving, too, especially considering the difference the gift you give or receive will make in a family's life.

Heifer International alternative gifts provide hope, opportunity for a lifetime LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—This season there is an alternative to gifts that are meaningless and quickly forgotten: a goat, a cow or a flock of geese. These alternative choices from Heifer International add a new dimension to giving, especially when the recipient promises to pass on their animal's first female offspring to a neighbor in need, multiplying the impact and the benefit.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Nov. 29, 2011) - There’s a reason that animal gifts are popular right now. The idea is fun; the animal is cute, easy to give as an alternative gift and is readily available from several organizations that all tout it as a means to help impoverished communities become self-sustaining. But it takes more than an animal, and only one organization works to that end—Heifer International.