Jeremy Sicile-Kira had an especially difficult time in high school, but despite his challenges he remained determined to graduate. At age three, Jeremy was diagnosed at with severe autism and mental retardation. He was unable to speak and has a very hard time controlling his facial expressions and body movements. His mother was told he […]
Archive | September, 2014
Caring for the Homeless and How You Can Help
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIk4w_fgW98 If you’re looking for a way to do your own charitable act every day, there is a simple and effective way to help out the homeless community in your town. For most homeless people, money or food is an amazingly helpful thing, but if you’d like to step it up and really make a […]
Get Creative at the Houston Via Colori Street Painting Festival!
If you’d like to experience beautiful art for a great cause, plan to enjoy the Houston Via Colori Festival this year. Taking place on November 22nd and 23rd at Hermann Hall at City Square at 10am, it’s a family-friendly event that allows everyone to express themselves through art while enjoying great food and entertainment for charity. All proceeds from Via Colori […]
Elizabeth McIngvale’s Journey to the Other Side of OCD
When Elizabeth “Liz” McIngvale was just 12 years old, she realized something was wrong. She was unable to leave her own house without washing her hands multiple times, getting undressed and dressed again, or avoiding stepping on cracks in the floor. Within a year she was diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) so severe that doctors […]
Make a Difference with K-9 Angels Rescue!
Do you have a soft spot for dogs and need a place to volunteer? It may be time for you seek a volunteer opportunity with K-9 Angels Rescue Inc. right here in Houston, TX! This non-profit organization recently open its doors in 2012 and is dedicated to making sure that lovable, healthy canines that are […]