Papa's "Pays it forward"

This concept was described by Benjamin Franklin, in a letter to Benjamin Webb dated April 22, 1784:
I do not pretend to give such a Sum; I only lend it to you. When you [...] meet with another honest Man in similar Distress, you must pay me by lending this Sum to him; enjoining him to discharge the Debt by a like operation, when he shall be able, and shall meet with another opportunity. I hope it may thus go thro' many hands, before it meets with a Knave that will stop its Progress. This is a trick of mine for doing a deal of good with a little money.

The term "pay it forward" was coined, or at least popularized, by Robert A. Heinlein in his book Between Planets, published in 1951:
The banker reached into the folds of his gown, pulled out a single credit note. "But eat first — a full belly steadies the judgment. Do me the honor of accepting this as our welcome to the newcomer." His pride said no; his stomach said YES! Don took it and said, "Uh, thanks! That's awfully kind of you. I'll pay it back, first chance." "Instead, "pay it forward" to some other brother who needs it."

In 2000, Catherine Ryan Hyde's novel Pay It Forward was published and adapted into a Warner Brothers film, Pay It Forward. In Ryan Hyde's book and movie it is described as an obligation to do three good deeds for others in repayment of a good deed that one receives. Such good deeds should be things that the other person cannot accomplish on their own. In this way, the need to help one another can spread exponentially through society, creating a social movement with the goal of making the world a better place.

In 2008-2009 we at Papa's simply chose to be a part of a movement with the goal of making Bismarck a better place.  You have helped us identify 16 organizations worthy of "Pay it Forward" support.  We agree and believe these folks are doing "good with a little money"   Your support and suggestions helped us identify the following:

The Ronald McDonald House,  Red Cross, Community Action Agency,

Ruth Meiers Hospitality House, Kids Hospital, Make a Wish Foundation,

Central Dakota Humane Society, Aid Inc., Camp Grassick, Carries Kids,

Big Brother / Big Sister Program, Tracy's House, MSUM Wildlife Society

Miranda Huber @ UofM Children's Hospital, HHH Miniature Horse Rescue