Houstonian Becomes University of Florida’s Largest Donor
http://youtu.be/K4LdG-c8w08 A recent donation given to the University of Florida by a Houston businessman has made him the school’s first $100 million donor. Houstonian Al Warrington has been making contributions to the school since he graduated in 1958, but his recent gift of $75 million has pushed him over the $100 million mark. Al Warrington […]
Love the Arts? Volunteer at the Houston Cinema Arts Society
If you are a film lover, and a love free movie passes, then the Houston Cinema Arts Society is the perfect place to lend your time and acquired skills. Located in the Montrose area, this non-profit organization presents innovative films, art installations and performances that stand for all things artistic. Volunteers are needed all year round for […]
Concert for Clean Water, Providing Water for Life Worldwide
How would you like to be a part of something that has a positive, direct impact on the lives of so many people? Thanks to an incredible partnership between Living Water International and several wonderfully talented Houston musicians, you can attend the Concert for Clean Water event and make a difference! With more than a billion people […]
Help Save the Lives of Houston Wildlife With TWRC!
If you have always had an interest in the outdoors and wildlife animals, this is the organization for you! Houston’s first wildlife emergency wildlife rescue center, TWRC began in 1979 after an oil spill, with a permanent place in Houston in 1992. Today, the public can bring sick, injured, and abandoned animals in seven days […]
Blend In to Stand Out, a More Beautiful You!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBKr4uxXRi0 What do you think you need to be beautiful? Dermablend is asking that we consider who we are and that we not be afraid to share our purest form with the world, make-up free. Their Camo Confessions series on YouTube is inspiring millions to be comfortable in their own skin. In the Camo Confession […]
Hope Stone Inc. Welcomes Your Artistry!
For those who appreciate the beauty of creativity in motion, Hope Stone Inc., is the perfect place to give back. It provides outreach and support to people in the Houston area through performance art and dance. Community dance and movement classes are provided for at-risk and underserved students, ages 6-18, for community artistic performances. A national […]
Keep Kids Healthy With The Recipe For Success Foundation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCHwpt4UeMc&feature=youtu.be Childhood obesity is one of most prevalent health conditions afflicting children all across America, including those right here in Houston. A reliance on the convenience of processed food, and the hesitation to consume fresh fruits and vegetables are only a couple of the reasons why so many American children are unhealthy. In 2005, Houstonians […]
Couple Donates $50M to Houston’s Parks Project
The Houston Parks Department recently received the largest donation in the system’s history to help complete the Bayou Greenways 2020 project. The generous donation was made by Houstonian businessman Rich Kinder and his wife Nancy. Rich is the chairman and CEO of Houston energy company, Kinder Morgan Inc. The couple put forth the contribution through […]
The 2014 MDA Muscle Walk Needs Your Support!
This month you can make a difference one step at a time at the 2014 Muscle Walk! Join participants on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Memorial City Hall from 8:00am-10:00 am to help raise awareness and funds for the biggest event for muscle disease in the country! This non-competitive big walk honors all the adults and children […]