Langston Hughes (1902-1967), American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. Rosa Parks (1913-2005), civil rights activist who helped end segregation. Washington Carver (1864-1943), scientist and educator, famous for many inventions including a number of uses for the peanut. Bessie Coleman (1892-1926), civil aviator and the first black woman to fly an airplane. Booker [...]
For some people who visit the Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank for food assistance, they only need temporary help through a difficult time. They may only need to visit once or twice and they get back on their feet. For others, it is a more ongoing, chronic situation. It can be very humbling having [...]
Do you or someone you know need extra help for the holiday? We invite anyone who is struggling to reach out for assistance. Please call MADF at 253-212-2778. Making A Difference Foundation is all about being a good neighbor and helping others. We care about our community and listen to any and [...]
While many of us are getting acclimated to the rise in costs of just about everything, there are a countless number of people who are struggling right now just to make the basic ends meet. And nothing brings to light the tough choices households have had to make this past year than the coming [...]
Grieving and the New Meaning of Father’s Day Fathers are characteristically known to be the foundation of the family, of kids’ lives. They are strong, steadfast, disciplined…different in so many ways than from the nurturing and comforting presence of mothers, but still critical to a child’s well-being and successful development. The loss of either [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
