Thank you for all of your great feedback on the Dream Foundation. I’m so crazy about the organization. After I posted the story, it occurred to me that you might like to hear the story of one dream recipient during this holiday season. All Stacey wanted was a Gift Card to buy presents for her… Continue reading Giving: Dream Foundation Part Deux
Breast Cancer Giving, Charities & Philanthropy
Giving: Dream Foundation
For the past several years, I have had the great honor and privilege to be involved with one of the most amazing organizations imaginable: Dream Foundation. Dream Foundation is the first and largest national organization committed to delivering end-of-life wishes to people 18 years of age and older. As a hospice nurse and social worker,… Continue reading Giving: Dream Foundation
Giving: Cleaning for a Reason
I have recently learned of a wonderful, Silver Lined organization called Cleaning for a Reason. As a nonprofit serving the entire United States and Canada, they partner with over 1,000 housekeeping services to offer professional house cleanings to help women undergoing treatment for cancer, any type of cancer. To date, they have helped over 9,000… Continue reading Giving: Cleaning for a Reason
Giving: Community Environmental Council
Last week, the HOTY and I had the opportunity to attend a wonderful “Gypsy” themed fundraiser for the Community Environmental Council (CEC). By the way, in addition to being phenomenally philanthropic, Santa Barbara is an incredibly party-themed kind of town. I’ve never lived in a place in which people love to dress up in… Continue reading Giving: Community Environmental Council
Giving: Khan Academy
One of the new features of the blog redesign is the addition of a new category called “Giving.” Philanthropy is a high priority in our family and so I thought I’d include this aspect of our life in my writing. So, I will share interesting tidbits and inspiring stories about non-profits with which the HOTY,… Continue reading Giving: Khan Academy
Think Pink not Gumby
Last night I attended a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) of Santa Barbara. The theme was “Think Pink.” Just for the record: my favorite color was pink BEFORE FBC. I’m just sayin’… I was asked to say a few words at the event. Even writing that makes my hands clammy.… Continue reading Think Pink not Gumby