Ah, the 4th of July. Typical for most people on this holiday, not only are we celebrating our country’s independence and freedom, but it’s also a day filled with family, friends, fun, and of course BBQs and picnics. Which also means plenty of food. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to cost a lot to either host [...]
Fathers aren’t always as sentimental as moms and it may be harder for them to express more tender emotions with their children. Yet, dads contribute to their children’s lives in many different ways that make a huge impact on a child’s wellbeing, which is why they are so important! Dads are the strong and steady [...]
Image by Liam Ortiz from Pixabay Memorial Day is a day for honoring and remembering all military men and women who died while in military service, especially those who died while in combat or as a result of injuries sustained during battle. It is always observed on the last Monday of May, which [...]
We’re excited to announce that we’ve developed two new programs to help make a difference in the lives of senior citizens (65+) in our community! This includes two new programs: The Senior Dreams Wish Program and the Senior Supplemental Program. Senior Dreams Wish Program Whether it be a life-long dream, an immediate wish, or a [...]
Mother’s Day is right around the corner; the time of the year when we celebrate all moms and moms to be, not just telling them but showing them how special they are and what they mean to us. Rather than the normal staple gifts, what are some other ways you can show your mom how [...]
As most people know, Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday to celebrate the first president of the United States, George Washington and his birthday. The holiday is actually named as Washington’s Birthday and is held on the third Monday in February. But as individual states can pick which federal holidays they will observe, many have [...]
The Making A Difference Foundation and our President and Founder, Ahndrea Blue, believes that education is the greatest equalizer and force for change. “MADF is committed to assisting people within our community gain the resources they need to make positive changes in their lives. Through this scholarship program, we are helping dedicated college students not [...]
In the spirit of the Thanksgiving Holiday, MADF celebrates both the traditional holiday as well as what the Native Americans did for the colonists so long ago. We encourage all people, from all cultures and backgrounds, to visit us when they need healthy, nutritious food whether for the holidays or any day of the year.
Columbus Day, a national holiday of increasing controversy that is celebrated the second Monday of each October. Although, it’s not just recognized in the USA but in many countries of the Americas and over the world for the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the “new world.” For many of us, Columbus Day isn’t [...]
For most of us, the 4th of July means the official start of summer with plenty of parades, fireworks, barbecues, picnics, baseball games, family, and fun. It’s also a time to show our patriotism and love of our country, celebrating our country’s independence. However, have you ever really thought about what independence means to you, [...]
