Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor ‘Breaks Up’ With Her Leg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dMRXXthaRY Last month Rebekah DiMartino wrote a break up letter, then posted it on Facebook for everyone to read, however this wasn’t a typical break up letter. Hey it’s me. I’m sure it won’t come as a shock to you when I say that we’ve grown apart. The love that we once had has dwindled, and […]
‘Martini Madness! Bossa Nova Bash’ for Our Local Art
Join the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Friday, January 22, 2015 from 7 pm- 10 pm for their chic cocktail fundraiser featuring bottomless martinis and festivities. The center is hosting Martini Madness! Bossa Nova Bash, so prepare yourself for a tropical twist of fun. They’ll have live jazz Latin jazz bands on hand to provide the dance music […]
J.J. Watt: Dream Big, Work Hard
J.J. Watt is a household name anywhere in the U.S., not just in Texas. Recently gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated, Watt is the highest paid defensive player in the league right now, has the most touchdowns by a defensive player since 1944, and is one of the most charismatic players on and off the […]
Enjoy a Holiday Lights Tour with The Houston Wave!
If you’ve never taken Houston’s Jitney Shuttle Service, now is a great time to do it as you check out all of the awesome holiday lights around town! The Wave is a jitney service, which is a shuttle that carries 9-15 people and runs a fixed route throughout our city for a fixed rate. A […]
The Women’s Fund, Building Stronger Women for Our Future
Established in 1979, The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Research has been a huge asset to women in our community. The organization offers significant support providing learning opportunities, educational resources and sharing much needed information for success, encouraging women to control over their own bodies and better their health. The Women’s Fund is all […]
Does the Media Affect How Much We Give?
Have you ever considered how much the media influences charitable efforts? A 2006 study from The William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan, uncovered that the specific media coverage of the devastating 2004 tsunami heavily influenced charitable donations. To most people this would make sense of course, if you know about the tragedy, then […]
12 Bible Verses to See You Through This Holiday Season
During the holidays it can be easy to get down when things aren’t going according to plan. However, we encourage you to stay in good spirits and so does Rachel Wojnaroski. As an incredible author with a powerful story of loss, faith, and redemption, she encourages others to have “extraordinary faith for everyday living,” through […]
Staying on Track with Fitness Apps
Even though summer is behind us, there’s no reason not to want to look your best. However, remaining on course during the fall and winter months can be difficult, especially through the holiday season of family meals and indulgence. The good is news is that we spend so much time on our phones and tablets […]
Fitzgerald’s Benefit Series: Raising Money for Local Students
Attending a concert in the name of charity makes giving back that much more fun! In the second of their series of benefit shows, Fitzgerald’s invited a variety of bands to perform cover sets of their favorite bands to raise money for the kids of Jefferson Davis High school. Houstonia Magazine reports that the October […]