May 5, 2013 Posted by Shara

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA): raising awareness about IBD

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA): raising awareness about IBD A special message from CCFA and *West Glen: How do you raise awareness for something nobody wants to discuss? You launch an awareness campaign! The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is raising awareness on IBD, most commonly Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Chances are, you know one of the... read more

Mar 14, 2013 Posted by Shara

National Wildlife Week, March 18-24, Celebrates “Branching Out for Wildlife”

A special note from the National Wildlife Federation: National Wildlife Week, March 18-24, Celebrates “Branching Out for Wildlife” National Wildlife Federation (NWF) will be helping children get to the root of things during the 75th annual National Wildlife Week, March 18-24. Communities will be coming together to celebrate the many ways trees help sustain local wildlife and enhance the environment.... read more

Feb 1, 2013 Posted by Shara

Working to Halt Online Abuse | Volunteer Organization Fighting Online Harassment

Guest post submitted by Working to Halt Online Abuse Think you’re smart?  Chances are pretty good that right now you are being watched in some way – your children, your email, your bank account, your workout routine, your shopping habits, your favorite dinner spots – and you won’t have any idea, until it’s too late.  You leave an electronic footprint on nearly everything you do each... read more

Dec 5, 2012 Posted by Shara

SeriousFun Children’s Network: Sending Sick Kids to Camp

A special message from the SeriousFun Children’s Network. Every child deserves the chance to be a kid, especially during the holiday season. Nobody believed this more than Paul Newman. Paul had a vision to create a place for children with serious illnesses where they could have fun and let loose.  More than two decades ago, he founded a camp where the joy of playing and laughing had a profound impact... read more

Nov 27, 2012 Posted by Shara

Giving Tuesday and Heifer International: Give a flock of ducks, a llama or a water buffalo

Now that Grey Thursday, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday are behind us, it’s time to focus for a moment on Giving Tuesday. Megan Branch, from Heifer International, states: “Observed for the first time this year, Giving Tuesday is a charitable alternative to the excess of the holiday season, where presents can change lives instead of simply changing hands. Giving Tuesday is... read more