Texas Children’s Hospital receives many kind donations every year, including annual donations from donors to help the hospital be the best it can possibly be. Two of these notable donors are Lester and Sue Smith, who give a large donation every year to support Texas Children’s Hospital and the children battling for their lives. The Smiths […]
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“Dare Me For Charity” Asks You to Jump For a Great Cause!
How far are you willing to go for your community? You could have the chance to find out sooner than you think! Dare Me for Charity is a reality game show traveling to 42 cities, including Houston on June 28, 2014, in search for teams willing to jump as high as 40 feet (4 stories) […]
Join the Houston Ballet Guild in Their Love For the Arts!
Do you have a passion for the performing arts? The Houston Ballet is the fifth largest professional dance company in the United States, and performs over 75 shows a year. So needless to say they could use some extra help! The official volunteers that help out the Houston Ballet are a part of the Houston […]
Watch This Courageous Canine Rescue!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8ol7ojcRU8 Even the simplest of deeds can mean the world to someone in need, or a pooch in a bind! A dedicated passerby pulled this lucky dog out of a canal in Romania after being trapped in its icy waters. The immense gratitude felt by the canine after his rescue is so beautifully obvious! Just […]
Houston Residents Support Their Neighbor Battling Cancer
It’s always amazing to see an entire neighborhood come together and support one of their fellow residents when things aren’t going too well. A man by the name of Charlie George lives in the Houston neighborhood of Garden Oaks and can appreciate now more than ever what a great decision it was to make it […]
See the Biggest Mural in Houston, Urban Art at its Best!
While there are many different forms of art to appreciate, urban art still remains one that many people don’t understand. If you’d like to check out some very cool street art, while raising money for a good cause, we’ve got the perfect event for you to attend, The Biggest Mural in Houston! Eyeful Art and […]
Help Others Enjoy Houston Public Libraries This Summer!
Are you ready to make a difference this summer? Houston Public Libraries needs volunteers! Give some of your time to our local libraries to make a great impact in the community. Anyone over the age of 14 is welcome to volunteer with Houston public libraries to help the library deliver a variety of quality services to […]
What Happens When You Follow Your Passion?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YXpfcZy2Sk Watch YouTube sensation Li-Sa-X jam out this incredible cover of “Scarified” by Racer X! With practice and dedication to her craft, this little guitar master has achieved amazing musical heights at the age of eight! She’s the perfect example of perseverance and following your passions, what hobbies inspire you?
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 […]
When Life Gives You Lemons, Raise Money for Cancer!
$150,000 has been raised for a cancer foundation, thanks to a 10-year boy’s determination to help others. Mario Carpino has inoperable brain tumors himself, but his persistence in campaigning for other families who are affected by cancer is truly remarkable. It was discovered that Mario had inoperable brain tumors in December 2007 at the age of […]