We all have prejudices, usually based on our experiences or beliefs. And these prejudices get amplified by the company we keep, as many people like to associate with like-minded people. Unfortunately, this can create a false sense of reality, allowing us to live in an “echo chamber of truth.” It is incumbent upon each of…
Category: In Our Communities
“Look for the helpers…”
On days like this (and everyday, frankly), “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Mr. Rogers
Make-A-Wish, community members build barn for girl with cystic fibrosis
Alene Campbell, a 9-year-old with cystic fibrosis, cut the bright blue ribbon to officially open her new barn Saturday, made possible through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Lowe’s Heroes and community volunteers. Source: Make-A-Wish, community members build barn for girl with cystic fibrosis
Local veteran non-profit helping vets with fitness and nutrition
L.E.A.N 4 Vets is hosting a meet and greet fundraiser to help local veterans. The non-profit encourages veterans struggling with civilian life after deployment to channel frustration into positive outlets like working out.
Southwest Gas employees hand out meals to homeless
Southwest Gas gave back to the community as part of a program to tackle hunger and homelessness Saturday morning. Source: Southwest Gas employees hand out meals to homeless
Hanover Little League gives children with special needs a place to play
Hanover Little League offers a division that ‘provides a safe place to play’ for kids with disabilities. Source: Hanover Little League gives children with special needs a place to play
Bullying: The Whopper Jr. vs. the High School Jr.
We all can to do better…
San Francisco billionaire gives $30M to study homelessness
A San Francisco billionaire is donating $30 million to the University of California, San Francisco, to research root causes of homelessness and potential solutions. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, a city native, has embraced homelessness as a philanthropic cause, pumping millions into a 2018 city measure to tax wealthy companies to pay for homeless services. The…
A True Hero: Student killed in UNCC shooting praised for fighting gunman
Howell was from Waynesville, North Carolina, a city in the western part of the state near the junction where the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky mountains meet. A student athlete who ran cross-country and played soccer in high school, Howell also participated in Evironthons — events designed to raise awareness about climate issues. A close…
Pearl Jam announces $10.8 million to combat homelessness
The money comes from philanthropic donations, as well as ticket and merchandise sales. Source: Pearl Jam announces $10.8 million to combat homelessness
Kids donate their dollars to non-profit coffee shop that was burglarized
Burglars made off with $1,400 intended to be donated to the less fortunate from The Tova Coffeehouse last Sunday night. Source: Kids donate their dollars to non-profit coffee shop that was burglarized
Savannah State Tigers take time to visit Children’s Hospital
Members of football team giving back to Savannah community. Source: Savannah State Tigers take time to visit Children’s Hospital
