Most of us, in one way or another, have been touched by breast cancer. Whether it is us, a wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, or friend who is/was affected, we all know someone who is a survivor or has fallen victim of this insidious disease. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention [...]
Over time, since beginning in the late 1800's, Labor Day has become an ambiguous holiday. If asked, many people wouldn’t be able to explain why we celebrate this holiday or the reason it came to be. Most would think it is simply just another excuse to hold a barbecue or picnic to end the summer season. And they would be half right. But what [...]
Monday, August 19th, 2019 marks the 10th annual World Humanitarian Day. This relatively little-known holiday was established by the United Nations to honor humanitarian aid workers who are currently working toward bettering the lives of those in need as well as those who have lost their own lives working to better the lives of those [...]
Thousands of elderly and disabled people in our community live on fixed incomes or limited social security benefits and often sacrifice nutritious, necessary food to pay for critical prescriptions, housing, utilities, and medical care. When they can buy food, they subsist on cheaper, poor quality, processed food which is a contributing factor to their health [...]
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 [...]
