Volunteer Houston is a non-profit that has serves the Houston community by providing volunteers to other various nonprofit organizations around town. And, this year they are celebrating their 40th anniversary with an amazing event at Discovery Green. The 40th Birthday Celebration and Volunteer Fair is free to attend, with free carnival style food provided to […]
Not everyone can be a distance runner. However, for those who are more interested in gaming than physical exercise, there is still a marathon they can participate in. Whether it be video games, tabletop, card games or even lawn sports, for one Saturday out of the year since 2008, all gamers get together for a […]
This month, Houston was host to former Pittsburg Steelers Quarterback and Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw. However, the event he attended wasn’t quite what you may have expected, as it did not involve his celebrity status as a football player. According to the Houston Chronicle, Terry came to Houston to speak at the third […]
Do you feel uninspired achieve greater things or unhappy about something in your life? We all go through periods in our lives where we aren’t excited to get out of bed, go to work, or create anymore. Even some of the greatest achievers in the world will tell you that they have lost motivation or […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJer0WQRVdM Often called the “gift of life,” plasma can often be the case between life and death for many patients all around the world. These patients require plasma protein therapies to treat their chronic conditions, giving them a longer, healthier and better quality of life. According Donating Plasma, your plasma would be used to for […]
Are you looking to clock in some more volunteer hours? A mission to continually help the Cy-Fair Independent School District (CFISD) is one that can be supported by Houstonians from every suburb! This October, the 14th annual Judy Dierker Holiday Market will gather vendors from the Houston area to help raise proceeds for Cy-Hope, an […]
Occasionally, everyone feels a little frustrated about a job, or goal they’re trying to achieve that seems out of sight. But you just need a little positive encouragement and motivation! Use these ten quotes from famous comedians to help drive you toward success this week! 1. “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” – Steve […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waeuks1-3Z4 For more than 30 years the Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter has been making a difference in the lives of many who suffer from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Since its early days in 1982, the volunteer-driven organization has grown include 28 staff members and more than 300 volunteers who take […]
The foundation of yoga is based in eight steps which encourage total body awareness, as well as full control of the mind through meditation. Although yoga originated more than 5,000 years ago, the practice did not find popularity in the United States until 1960’s. Ultimately, the benefits of yoga are said to improve back pain, […]
At the beginning of summer 2013, a 5 alarm fire broke out at a motel in Southwest Houston, spilling thick smoke across a nearby freeway. First responders on the scene entered the building, and in a shocking turn of events, were trapped inside the building when the roof collapsed. It was on that day that […]
