The mission of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is to offer immediate and long-term emotional help, hope and healing to all those grieving the death of a loved one in military service to America, regardless of their relationship to the deceased or the circumstances of the death. TAPS provides services that include the […]
Philanthropy Friday: #BlackFriday Gifts That Give Back
I’m not one to actually shop on Black Friday. I tried it once, and I immediately regretted it. I was up far too early and people were lined up around the block waiting to get into the stores. If I remember correctly, I made it into the store and didn’t even find what I wanted. […]
Philanthropy Friday (rewind & update): Shabby Apple
I have so many posts on this blog, it’s fun to pull old ones up and see how relevant they still are. For today’s Philanthropy Friday, I thought I’d share one from four years ago and add a few updates. Because you know things have changed since 2012. The following article was originally published on August […]
Philanthropy Friday: Introducing Roost Crate
Roost Crate is a brand new subscription box that delivers farmers market finds to your door each month. It is the brainchild of my friend and fellow world changer, Kelly Pugliano. Kelly is also the author of the very popular food blog Eat Picks®. When I heard Kelly was launching Roost Crate, I knew I had […]
Philanthropy Friday: Handmade Creativity and All Across Africa
I’m a creative person by nature. Maybe it’s because I’m left-handed and extremely right-brained. When I was young, I would sit on my bed or the living room couch and just sketch. I remember many sketches of people and dragons (when I was particularly into mythology). I’d use pencil and just practice the shading of […]
Philanthropy Friday: PS I Adore You
Every purchase on the PS I Adore You website has a purpose. A daily deal site started by three mothers – Ashley, Whitney and Chelsea – the website combines their love of fashion, shopping and finding great deals as a way to raise awareness of childhood cancer. The company was inspired by Chelsea’s experience after […]
