Category: INSPIRATION
PROM GOODNESS
There are so many wonderful stories being shared right now of kindness, compassion and generosity surrounding prom festivities in the United States. (Come to think of it, I’m only seeing US-based prom stories. Do other countries have prom? Please share similar stories from other countries!) Here are a few of my favorites. I’ll update this [...]
We Need a Global Boatlift
3/19/13 | 12:30:05 PM; by Dena Patrick; Founder, Wishadoo.org “They were feeling helpless, and that’s the worst feeling in the world. I told my wife, ‘I have to do something. I am going to take the Amberjack to the city and help. I have to do what I have to do. Nobody can stop [...]
Reverse Graffiti!
“In the environmental movement, every time you lose a battle it’s for good, but our victories always seem to be temporary and we keep fighting them over and over again.” David Suzuki. Welcome to the world of reverse graffiti, where the artist’s weapons are cleaning materials and where the enemy is the elements: wind, rain, [...]
Disabled Find Outlet to Create Artwork Worth Thousands
An organization called Creative Growth is giving developmentally disabled artists the chance to express themselves in a world where that isn’t always easy. NBC’s Kristen Dahlgren reports. Tweet
The Scottish Christian Church That Opened Its Doors to Islam
Christians roll out welcome to Muslims who were having to pray in the wind and rain because their mosque was so small. A Scottish church has become the first in the UK to share its premises with Muslim worshippers. St John’s Episcopal Church in Aberdeen now welcomes hundreds of Muslims praying five times a [...]
Missouri Town Rallies to Save Beloved ‘Once Upon a Toy’ Store
ST. LOUIS (AP) | Original Story – Set off by a purple exterior that would make Barney the Dinosaur beam, the Once Upon a Toy store in Edwardsville always took pride in a hands-on attitude that encouraged children to pluck items off the shelves and give them a whirl in the aisles — [...]
3/18/13: Today’s Online RAK (#2!, via Facebook)
CLICK THE IMAGE TO BE TAKEN TO THE FACEBOOK PAGE, but the story is contained here in the image you see. Tweet
3/18/13: Today’s Online RAK (reddit)
March 18, 2013 | 9:11:22 AM – The massive online social community, Reddit, continues to inspire, as do many other online venues which provide the opportunity to connect and do good in some way. Yesterday, redditor, A. Canadian, posted as follows: If anyone lives near Mount Jerome Cemetary on Harold’s Cross Road in [...]
Balpreet Kaur: Grace in Action
March 17, 2013 – Approximately five months ago, an example of the cruelty which can arise as a result of online anonymity manifested when a member of the reddit community posted a picture of a young woman, mocking her because of facial hair. Balpreet Kaur is the young woman in question; she happens to be [...]
The Urban Dove Team
Urban Dove is dedicated to enriching the lives of New York City’s at-risk youth by creating and managing sports-based recreational activities in a supportive, positive environment where kids can develop the confidence they need to reach their full potential. Founded in 1998, Urban Dove believes that all children, regardless of their economic or social background, [...]
