Neighbors Helping NeighborsPosted on Published May 4, 2021April 28, 2021 A story written by Lydia Gilbert. “Bed-Stuy Strong is a neighborhood mutual aid network formed at the beginning of COVID to provide groceries and supplies to vulnerable community members. In the past year, it has grown wildly into a radical hub for a variety of projects such as clothing drives, POC-owned business support, trash clean-ups,…
For The Community of Santa CruzPosted on Published June 9, 2023November 19, 2020 A story written by Shelby Dunn. “A few months ago, Santa Cruz experienced uncharacteristic summer lightning storms which sparked wildfires throughout the county and displaced thousands of residents from their homes. Not only does Santa Cruz not experience summer lightning storms, but the area also does not usually experience wildfires to this degree and was…
Love Starts With A Full BellyPosted on Published October 13, 2020September 23, 2020 A story written by Ashley Brooke, a beauty and lifestyle blogger. “Over the holidays, my husband Ryan and I visited our local food bank (Second Harvest, which is under the national Feeding America umbrella) and were absolutely blown away by how they are supporting hundreds of thousands of families in central Florida. The need here…
When Tragedy StrikesPosted on Published September 28, 2020August 25, 2020 A story written by Amanda Burnett: “On March 2, 2020, a tornado swept through Cookeville, TN. It took the lives of a young family of 3, the Kimberlins, who were friends of ours. Many others died as well and many suffered great loss of homes and possessions. The youngest member of our friends’ family who…
Wear Jeans for Rare DiseasesPosted on Published March 13, 2020March 12, 2020 Since 2005, Coastal Kids Home Care has provided more than 64,000 visits to 8,700 medically fragile infants and children with rare illness and disability. They provide these services from Monterey, Santa Clara, San Benito, and Santa Clara Counties in California’s central coast. As the only nonprofit pediatric home health care agency in the community, they…
Girls Like Science, Too!Posted on Published March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 The Dottie Rose Foundation focuses on closing the gender gap for females in computer science and technology. They encourage, support, and educate girls who have an interest in technology and want to learn how it can be used to enhance their learning and future careers. With technology quickly advancing, many future career paths could benefit…
Tasha’s Mission TripPosted on Published May 18, 2020February 17, 2020 In March, Tasha will be leaving for five months and going to YWAM (Youth with a Mission) in Orlando, FL! For the first three months, she will be training and taking classes on the YWAM campus. The last two months of her journey will be spent Tasha doing outreach in either the Caribbean, South Africa,…
Little Boy Bru Lives His Best Life After Being RescuedPosted on Published November 22, 2021February 14, 2020 In 2016, Brutus was a stray American Bully found with three gunshot wounds to the head. He was rescued by Second Chance Rescue NYC who funded his life-saving surgery and rehabilitation. He spent 6 months in foster care, where he recuperated from heartworm and malnutrition, in addition to his wounds. Without this rescue and their…
Bring Home Baby C.Posted on Published May 18, 2020January 31, 2020 Raquel and her husband TJ have been married for 5 years now. They knew from the start of their relationship that they were going to have a beautiful life together! They were confident in the support from their loving extended family, some incredible friendships, their furry friend Bear, and the intense strength derived from their…
The Power of a Fan BasePosted on Published February 17, 2020January 31, 2020 Drake White, a rising country singer/songwriter, is a very down-to-earth performer. He is always talking with his fans and holding intimate meet and greets, and creating tons of friendships along the way. Drake has a very tight-knit fan club called Firestarters, filled with amazing people from all over the United States and Europe. They often…
Minnesota UnlimitedPosted on Published February 17, 2020December 30, 2019 Jon and his wife recently brought their first child into the world, and continuously think about how they want their daughter to enjoy the parks, wilderness, and nature for years to come. When the government shutdown in 2018, there were multiple reports of mistreatment of our National & State Parks. This brought upon the slogan:…
Change Lives, Save SightPosted on Published July 24, 2020December 30, 2019 Saving Sight is a nonprofit eye bank that facilitates eye tissue donation and transplantation. Last year, 2,559 heroes gave the gift of sight through eye donation with Saving Sight. Saving Sight created their shirt campaigns with Bonfire to sell three shirt designs that highlight their mission. The proceeds from the sale of these shirts will…