The Importance of Juneteeth Day Op Ed by Ahndrea Blue This Juneteenth Day, which is Sunday, June 19, it’s important to remember why we are now, finally, as a nation celebrating this day. It not only honors those who experienced true racism, slavery, and the indignities that came with it, but it brings to [...]
As the unofficial kick-off of summer, Memorial Day is the time when most people start thinking about camping, picnics, longer days, and hot, lazy evenings. But it is important to remember the reasons we have the freedom to enjoy such things. Memorial Day, not to be confused with Veteran’s Day honoring those who served [...]
Mother’s Day is a special time for all moms and a day we love to celebrate them and acknowledge all the amazing and wonderful ways they have contributed to our lives. This year, we would like to give a special shout-out to all the single moms who are doing the duty of both parents, [...]
About 175 customers will use Eloise's Cooking Pot a day. While the organization doesn't make hot meals and hand them out, they offer the food and ingredients to help neighbors with what they need to feed themselves. Click here to view the video.
Great News! Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) is awarding up to ten scholarships. Students can go to MADF College Scholarship Application and complete the online application. DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 31, 2022 (5:00PM PST) Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) is a nonprofit, charitable organization with the mission to make a difference in the lives of [...]
Don’t Let Inflation Dampen Your Easter This Year As the first “normal” Easter since the start of the pandemic, it feels good to get back to some of the usual holiday traditions. For many, this means time spend with family going to church service, taking the kids to Easter egg hunts, and having a [...]
As the first “normal” Easter since the start of the pandemic, it feels good to get back to some of the usual holiday traditions. For many, this means time spend with family going to church service, taking the kids to Easter egg hunts, and having a traditional Easter dinner with family and friends. While [...]
It’s common knowledge that green is the traditional color of St. Patrick’s Day. We see it in the St. Paddy’s Day parades. People from all over wear green clothing so as not to get pinched. We see green added to food and beer for a festive flair. Green, non-toxic dye is even added to the [...]
It’s common knowledge that green is the traditional color of St. Patrick’s Day. We see it in the St. Paddy’s Day parades. People from all over wear green clothing so as not to get pinched. We see green added to food and beer for a festive flair. Green, non-toxic dye is even added to [...]
We don’t do it for the accolades and praise. And we certainly don’t do it for the money or financial reward. Because there isn’t much of any of that when it comes to what we do. Working in a nonprofit, in social work of any sort, can be a real challenge and it takes [...]
