Are you and your furry friend in need of an event perfect for the both of you this summer? Head over to Boneyard Drinkery on Sunday, June 8, 2014 for a dog-friendly luau that will be benefiting Houston PetSet, a non-profit organization right here in Houston that gives grants to Houston animal charities to ensure […]
Archive | June, 2014
Random Act of Kindness May Put Free Cash Your Hands!
Random acts of kindness are sweeping the nation with the emergence of a Twitter account that hides envelopes with surprise cash inside. Houston CultureMap has informed us that Houston is the next city in line for the hidden cash craze, and followers of the account are anxious for the scavenger hunt this weekend. It all […]
Remember to Donate Blood During Family Vacation Month!
There’s almost no easier way to have a direct impact on saving lives than to donate blood. While donating is a rewarding experience itself, you may also be in need of a day of water slides, funnel cakes, and sunshine. When you donate, or attempt to donate, blood at any donation center or mobile blood […]
Jim McIngvale Helps Change Treatment for Stroke Patients
It’s amazing to learn of a charitable act that will have a huge impact on our Houston community. Recently, Gallery Furniture’s Jim McIngvale, affectionately known as Mattress Mack by many Houstonians who adore him, partially funded the first Mobile Stroke Unit in the nation. The unit is used by the University of Texas Health Science […]
Help Restore Lives at the Beacon!
If you are looking to volunteer at a place that takes concern for the physical, mental, and emotional wellness of the others, we’ve got the perfect place for you. Established in 2007, The Beacon is a non-profit organization in downtown Houston that provides services to assist Houston’s poor and homeless. It features 4 programs that […]
15 Powerful Quotes Left to Us, by Maya Angelou
Although the world has lost a truly phenomenal woman with the passing of Dr. Maya Angelou at 86 years old, her inspiring words will live on. The award-winning author, activist, poet, novelist, and professor shed her wisdom, light and beauty on many aspects of life that people all over the world can relate to, find […]
Act of Chair-ity Proves That Chivalry Hasn’t Died
A kind act of charity doesn’t necessary have to come from your wallet, as one young man from Tampa, Florida recently demonstrated. Brought to our attention by Good News Network, 23 year old Cesar Larios, a student and employee of College HUNKS Moving and Hauling Service, went above the call of duty during a move […]
Escape, Raffle, and Relax With Houston Volunteer Lawyers!
Kick your weekend off with fun for an excellent cause in our community! Head out and enjoy a great evening with the Houston Bar Association to help raise money for their non-profit organization, Houston Volunteer Lawyers. The “Escape. Relax. Raffle.” event encourages attorneys to donate to a great foundation and have a chance to win […]