Hurricane Harvey caused millions and millions of dollars of damage throughout Texas. Despite the incredible amount of cleanup that is needed – by working together – we will recover and be stronger than ever! Do You Need Help With Your Home? If you need help to remove carpet, drywall/sheetrock, flooring or debris – volunteers are […]
Even the best of the best need a hand now and again. That’s because everything comes with a price tag, no matter how sincere your intentions are and how righteous the cause. And if you want to help others live their dreams, accomplish their goals or simply give them an opportunity they wouldn’t normally have, […]
Sometimes when you want to do good in the world, the opportunities just aren’t there like they used to be. While there are still ways to get involved with non-profit organizations through street fairs, art and craft sales, neighborhood canvassing or donating time or money at galas, times have changed. Digital fundraising is increasingly popular […]
On April 20, 2016, thousands of people evacuated their homes and many major highways closed due to overwhelming rain in the Houston area. Some parts of northwest Harris County and Houston saw up to 15 inches of rain in a 24-hour period, with most of the rainfall occurring within 10 hours. In the aftermath of […]
Volunteering is a great way to donate your time, help your community and create relationships, yet volunteer rates in the United States are declining, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some say this is because people are focusing on getting and maintaining their paid work, but community involvement isn’t something you should put off […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lacwpfPk_HE All too often we forget the power of a promise. When you commit to being there for someone, doing something, or not doing something even, you have to make a promise to yourself or someone else. When you make that pledge and follow through, not only is it a sign of respect, but you […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffVEmVLPLP0 Known for encouraging people to be kind to their body and taste buds, KIND snacks proves their kindness is so much more. This business leads by example by actions of giving and generosity, instead of focusing all on profit. The company’s KIND Causes program last donates $10,000 to one great cause each month. Any person with an idea […]
Many young adults graduating high school and college wish to see the world and experience other cultures. And the internet is making travel easy as well, connecting all of us from around the world together through websites such as Couchsurfing.org and numerous travel blogs. We can see why travel is so alluring. In 2008, four […]
It’s safe to say that Miley Cyrus has had some controversial VMA appearances. With her constant wacky antics and outfits, everyone was holding their breath to see just what stunt she would pull in 2015. However, I think everyone was pleasantly surprised to find that instead of shining the spotlight on herself, she actually brought […]
Not everyone around the world has access to stellar education. In fact, in some parts children aren’t able to receive any type of education due to a lack of schools, government prevention, and a lack of educators in their area. So what can we do to help when we are thousands of miles of way? […]
