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 […]
Last month, a dying child’s last wish came true and touched millions of people around the world. 11-year-old Liang Yaoyi from Shenzhen, China begged his parents to allow him to give the gift of life to others by becoming an organ donor before he died from a brain tumor in June says The Huffington Post. […]
Last month a tremendous amount of love and support was shown in honoring a man who changed the world, Nelson Mandela. Friday July 18th marked what would have been Nelson Mandela’s 96th birthday and South Africans have found an extraordinary way to remember the death of their former leader. The entire country mourned the death […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3qcHD1990A This past week while the MLB All Star Game was taking place, there was another all star game going on at Minute Maid Park. Houston resident and baseball star Roger Clemens hosted the Rocket Man Celebrity Slam softball game, which raised funds for his charities, including the Roger Clemens Foundation, as well as other […]
After the Sandy Hook tragedy that shook the nation, Newtown, CT has remained strong and determined to overcome the catastrophe. One family in particular has helped the community rebuild by founding a non-profit organization to inspire good deeds and spread love throughout the country. The Carlson family was personally affected by the Sandy Hook shooting […]
Beyoncé is known around the world for topping the music charts, empowering women and of course her beauty, but her generosity shows that above all she has a huge heart. While she busy touring around the United States with her husband, Jay-Z, she still makes time to donate to help the less fortunate. The Houston […]
Inspiration and the opportunity to get passionate about a cause that helps others can happen at any time in your life. Tanner Wendell Stewart, a photographer from Seattle, knows that all too well as he was unexpectedly moved in 2012 on a trip to Bulgaria. While visiting the country as a volunteer for the A21 […]
We love to hear of successful fundraisers that will directly affect our Houston community! For many years, the Rotary Club of Houston has been recognized for their tremendous generosity and ability to raise money for communities all across the Greater Houston area. Houston CultureMap reported that in an effort to raise more funds for local communities, […]
Have you been tuning in to the 2014 World Cup this year? As the World Cup is on the minds and televisions of millions of people around the world, it’s easy to forget that soccer is the dominant sport in many countries where being able to afford to play the game is struggle. The Huffington […]
The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation recently received a donation from a community service agency to help support Houstonians’ reading skills. Houston Chronicle tells us that the $300,000 donation was made to help launch programs and spread the word about improving literacy rates in Houston, although specific funds have not yet been allocated. The Bush […]
