Jeremy Sicile-Kira: Achieving Success Despite Adversity
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 […]
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 […]
Be The Match: Ordinary People Providing Extraordinary Help
I was recently attending a music festival and I saw an odd booth. It stood out from all of the others, no shirts to sell, no jewelry hanging up. Still, there were a lot of curious people going into it, and what looked like other people brushing their teeth already inside. As I got in […]
Mo’Ne Davis: Throwing Like a Girl and Winning Big
Have you been keeping up with the upcoming baseball players that are on track to change the game? Little League is becoming more and more popular every year, with over 34,000 fans attending the Pennsylvania-Nevada game in Williamsport and over 1 million others watching the game at home. The name everyone is taking away from […]
Help Change Lives with the Star of Hope
The Star of Hope is constantly welcoming experienced and new volunteers to help serve those in need in the Houston area. The Christ-centered organization has been assisting homeless men, women and children since it formed the first homeless shelter in our city in 1907. With a numerous programs and services offered within the Star of […]
‘O Captain My Captain,’ Robin Williams Will Be Remembered
Robin Williams was a beloved man by many, starring in many famous roles that grew his star throughout the years. He will be greatly missed by fans across the world. Many are coming forward now to express how much he touched their lives, including people who were so inspired by his performance in Dead Poets […]
Celebrities are Doing Something Crazy for ALS Awareness!
Are you wondering why so many celebrities and athletes are posting videos of themselves getting drenched in a bucket of ice water? Even the Houston Astros’ mascot, Orbit is getting in on the action! The answer may surprise you; every person who gets soaked donates a sum of money to the ALS Association, then challenges […]