By Vincent Cahill on Jul 1, 2007 in Family, Parenting, Video Features, new jersey | 0 Comments
Interior designers Suzanne Perrin and Denise Inskip-Seale created a project to beautify a Habitat for Humanity home using entirely donated material, labor and furnishings. The concept behind the project was simple. Many of the families that work with Habitat for Humanity in building a home, do not have the resources to furnish [...]
By admin on Jun 13, 2007 in Africa, Canada, Education, North America, Parenting, People | 0 Comments
Young Band Members Raising Funds for Kids”
From the Grove Examiner, Calgary Alberta Canada
Six local kids – united by their passion for music – are looking beyond their individual and collective dreams for rock stardom, using their musical prowess to help needy kids their ages.
The Descendants – a local group of young musicians who have been [...]
By seanc on Jun 7, 2007 in Canada, Education, Events, Parenting | 0 Comments
When Scott Bedall began the Self Expression and Leadership Program he wanted to make a difference in the health of kids.
Kids take fitness in stride, and then some
From: Times Colonist, Victoria Canada
By: Jeff Bell
The collective energy of a bunch of eight- and nine-year-olds goes a long way.
At Cloverdale Traditional School (the name has officially [...]
By admin on May 24, 2007 in Business/Industry, Chicago, Events, Family, Health/Medicine, Parenting, Women's Issues | 0 Comments
In 2002 Penny Beatty had an idea to create a resource fair that specifically addressed the needs and interests of women. 5 years and 25 events later, this project is still going strong.
From: Suburban Woman North Shore
The spirit of community was a key factor for many of us who
decided to be part of the [...]
By admin on May 15, 2007 in Family, Health/Medicine, Parenting, Sports, United States, Video Features | 0 Comments
Special Spectators was a project created in 2002 by Blake Rockwell while he was a participant in the Landmark Self Expression and Leadership Program. Blake is a huge sports fan and got the idea to give seriously ill children a chance to attend College Sporting Events. In the 5 years since the project began, Special [...]
By Derek Dearden on May 14, 2007 in Education, Family, Florida, Health/Medicine, Parenting, Women's Issues | 0 Comments
Group offering help to mothers
Volunteers assist by tackling tasks
From: Sun Sentinal South Florida
By Laura Burdick-Sherman
Mothers need as much help they can get as far as Joelle Smith is concerned.
And that’s her vision for a newly created organization, Mothers For Mothers.
“Every mother needs assistance with watching their kids; either they can’t afford it or don’t know [...]
By admin on May 11, 2007 in Books, Education, Health/Medicine, Mexico, Parenting, Virginia | 0 Comments
Kids Hit the Books to Build A Kitchen
From WCAV- Alexandria Virginia
Elementary school students at Greer and Stony Point are hitting the books to help poor students in rural Mexico build a kitchen at their school.
The second graders have read 2,000 books. They hope people and businesses will donate $5 for each book read. They want [...]
By admin on Apr 6, 2007 in Education, Health/Medicine, Landmark Education, Parenting, Sports, Video Features, Virginia | 1 Comment
Limbs For Life
From 9NEWS NOW Washington D.C.
If there was ever a pitch for a cause, Jessica Rogers knows how to hit it.
“Some kids that don’t have legs and arms, they’re gonna get money for them to get fake legs and arms.”
“How important is that?” asks 9NEWS NOW reporter Emily Schmidt.
“That’s really important because you want [...]
