(openPR) - Former Orangewood Children’s Home resident turned bestselling children’s author gives back for her birthday, and invites others to do the same.

Orange, CA, February 2, 2012 -- Elle Febbo was once a child resident at Orangewood Children’s Home for abused, abandoned and neglected children in Orange County, CA; today, she’s a bestselling author, and child advocate who’s opted to pass on the birthday gifts this year, and instead is asking friends and family to make a donation to Orangewood Children’s Home through her latest “My Giving” campaign.

“It’s so easy to set up, so easy to give back through “My Giving”, and means so much to these children who deserve to feel loved and celebrated on their birthday. I think if more people understood how easy it is to make a difference, more people would be doing it”, says the author, who shares a small snippet of her story on her “My Giving” wall.

This is her second time hosting a “My Giving” campaign; during her last campaign, she exceeded her Holiday gift giving goal through the use of friends, family and social media.

The writer is an active participant in the annual Career Day for Transitioning Foster Youth through the Orangewood Children’s Foundation, and also serves as a spokesperson for Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California (RIFSoCal), an LA based literacy group which builds at-home age appropriate libraries for underprivileged youth.

Her award winning children’s book, “What Love Is A-Z” is often used as a tool for service, raising funds and awareness for such organizations as the World Food Programme, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida, Orangewood Children’s Foundation, and Reading Is Fundamental of So. Ca.

For more information visit www.ellefebbo.com, or www.myorangewood.org/BirthdayLove

Contact:
Angela Schwartz
info@ellefebbo.com
11862 Balboa Blvd. #214
Granada Hills Ca. 91344
Phone (424) 262-4506

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Elle Febbo is an accomplished author, international journalist, national speaker, personal and professional writing coach and social advocate. She is also a member of the National Writers Union. She has been a leader in Business and Social Charities since 2003, with appearances on radio, television, and from stages.

Febbo was just 12 years old and living in her first foster home when she became an award winning, published author. Elle lives in Los Angeles with her family. She strives to shed light on the power of Love, Compassion, and Uniting for Purpose, advocating a commitment to the betterment of all, starting with our youth. She passionately inspires the masses to live and work from the heart for a more rewarding, and spiritually accomplished life experience.

To learn more, visit her at: www.ellefebbo.com

Angela Schwartz
info@ellefebbo.com
11862 Balboa Blvd. #214
Granada Hills Ca. 91344
Phone (424) 262-4506