Austin Women’s Clothing Swap Launches March Event »
By George F on Feb 22, 2010 in Events, Homelessness, Texas, Women's Issues | 0 Comments
The Austin Women’s clothing swap is holding its second annual event this March.
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Appreciating Widows »
By George F on Jul 24, 2009 in Aging, Landmark Education, Texas, Women's Issues | 0 Comments
On July 16th, Houston area newspaper The Leader ran a story about Robin Craig’s project to help her fellow widows. The project, which she came up with in Landmark Education’s self expression and leadership program, recognizes and acknowledges widows and encourages others to do the same.
“Fanatical Change” Directly Impacts People in Need »
By George F on Apr 20, 2009 in Events, Texas | 0 Comments
As part of his participation in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership program, Houston resident Steve Kaufman teamed up with a few of his peers to form a unique charitable organization – the Fanatical Change Foundation. The idea behind the organization was to form a charity where donors would know exactly where their money was going [...]
Madison and Mansfield Team Up for Basketball Clinic, Facilities Upgrade »
By George F on Apr 15, 2009 in Landmark Education, Sports, Texas | 0 Comments
Texan Mike Jones created a project in his Self Expression and Leadership Program which fulfilled his desire to make a difference with local basketball teams in his community. The project brought together two high schools together to rebuild the facilities of the less affluent school, as well as hold a basketball skills clinic featuring college [...]
Heart thru Art Holds First Fundraiser »
By George F on Feb 4, 2009 in Texas | 0 Comments
In the Landmark Self-Expression and Leadership Program, Kim Henry of the Houston area founded Heart thru Art, a program that raises money to fund art programs for homeless children in Fort Bend and Harris counties through a pre-existing organization named Artbridge. Heart Thru Art’s first fundraiser was recognized as a success by Fort Bend Lifestyles [...]
Salmons’ Star Student Event a Smashing Success »
By George F on Oct 30, 2008 in Homelessness, Landmark Education, Texas, children | 0 Comments
The Supplies for Star Students project, created by Leila Salmons of Houston and first written about by Landmark Education News several weeks ago, has since held its fundraiser, which was successful in raising significant amounts of money and backpacks for children in need. This recent update sent to Landmark Education News gives the latest details.
Salmons, [...]
Salmons Sources Supplies for Star Students »
By George F on Oct 1, 2008 in Elementary, Homelessness, Texas, children | 1 Comment
When Leila Salmons of Houston created the "Supplies for Star Students" project in her Landmark Self-Expression and Leadership Program, her intention wasn't to collect school supplies for students with good grades. Rather, she and a team of professionals are making sure that personal living supplies – items such as socks and underpants as well as [...]
Dallas Landmark Forum Graduate ‘Brimming with Love’: Creates Hats for Chemotherapy Patients »
By George F on Oct 29, 2007 in Health/Medicine, Texas, fashion | 1 Comment
Dallas graduate Laura Griffin came up with a unique and moving project during her participation in Landmark’s Self-Expression and Leadership program: She created a team of people that sews and knits hats for people undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Where did she come up with the idea? “I stole it!” She happily admits. After hearing about a [...]
