In Sault Ste. Marie, a Lake Superior State University student started a food pantry at a local high school to serve those students who would otherwise go hungry. Even though there are programs to feed families and individuals, some fall through the cracks because of age or income requirements.
She used funds gathered through a grant writing class she took this past summer. Thanks to those funds and the support of different groups and individuals in the community, her project is a success!
Friday, January 3, 2014
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Hats and Scarves for Charity
When family members had enough of crocheted hats, Anna did not stop making them, she just donated them to charity. She has been crocheting for the past 50 years, even though she did take a break. Then, less than a year ago she began her production again to benefit the less fortunate children. In return, donors surprise her with yarn she can use for her creations.
Many wishes to Anna for a very productive year!
Many wishes to Anna for a very productive year!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Miracle in the Air
2013 is over and a brand new year has begun.
As I was searching for the first story of 2014, I came across this article. It is from Dec. 8, 2013 but I could not pass it by.
The story is about a 6 months old baby girl who almost died on a flight bound for Puerto Rico.
It was not her time to go though as, thanks to the skills and direction of a first responder and a nurse - both on the same flight - and the help of some passengers, the child was kept alive and they were able to safely land and transport her to the hospital. It was indeed a miracle in the air.
Best wishes to this little girl for a long life and best wishes to those individuals who stepped in and saved her life.
As I was searching for the first story of 2014, I came across this article. It is from Dec. 8, 2013 but I could not pass it by.
The story is about a 6 months old baby girl who almost died on a flight bound for Puerto Rico.
It was not her time to go though as, thanks to the skills and direction of a first responder and a nurse - both on the same flight - and the help of some passengers, the child was kept alive and they were able to safely land and transport her to the hospital. It was indeed a miracle in the air.
Best wishes to this little girl for a long life and best wishes to those individuals who stepped in and saved her life.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Mystery Diner
I saw this story today, but it looks like this happened a couple of months ago. Nonetheless, it is a great story to end the year with.
A family with a special needs child went to dinner. As the dinner progressed, the child became very loud. It was a situation that would make many people turn around and judge the child and the family.
As they were about to leave, the waitress presented them with a note from another customer.
I would not do the story justice if I were to just summarize it. You must read it yourself to reap the full benefit.
With this article, I close 2013 and wish everyone a great 2014.
May the New Year bring you opportunities to make "positive headlines" in someone's life.
A family with a special needs child went to dinner. As the dinner progressed, the child became very loud. It was a situation that would make many people turn around and judge the child and the family.
As they were about to leave, the waitress presented them with a note from another customer.
I would not do the story justice if I were to just summarize it. You must read it yourself to reap the full benefit.
With this article, I close 2013 and wish everyone a great 2014.
May the New Year bring you opportunities to make "positive headlines" in someone's life.
Monday, December 30, 2013
Helping the Elderly
In the past, I have posted articles about fundraising benefiting young children or families in need, especially during the holiday season.
Today, the article is about two different companies donating together about $4,000 to ANGELS, an organization helping elderly people by making it possible for them to stay in their own homes.
It makes me happy to know that there are organizations catering to the elderly. Children are our future and the elderly are our past. We would not be here today were it not for the elderly once caring for us, taking care of us, and teaching us in our younger years.
May we always show our elderly the respect and the care they deserve and need.
Today, the article is about two different companies donating together about $4,000 to ANGELS, an organization helping elderly people by making it possible for them to stay in their own homes.
It makes me happy to know that there are organizations catering to the elderly. Children are our future and the elderly are our past. We would not be here today were it not for the elderly once caring for us, taking care of us, and teaching us in our younger years.
May we always show our elderly the respect and the care they deserve and need.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Project Joy
Toys and clothes were donated to hundreds of children through Project Joy in Brookings, ND.
What makes this amazing is that in only one week the community was able to gather enough donations to help those children. In years past, the room would have been filled with donations the week before it was time to distribute. This year, however, things did not get off to a good start. Thanks to the community, though, the donations started pouring in and those children were able to have a Merry Christmas.
What makes this amazing is that in only one week the community was able to gather enough donations to help those children. In years past, the room would have been filled with donations the week before it was time to distribute. This year, however, things did not get off to a good start. Thanks to the community, though, the donations started pouring in and those children were able to have a Merry Christmas.
Friday, December 27, 2013
Sarah's Wish
An amazing story about an amazing young woman.
A senior in high school, Sarah had a senior project she wanted to complete. Sarah's wish was to raise enough money to make a child's wish come true. Her family was once the recipient of Make a Wish Foundation. Her whole family was able to go to Disney World and Sarah wanted to raise enough money to grant that same wish to another child. Thanks to the support of many she was able to raise enough money to make that wish come true for another child and his/her family.
Way to go Sarah. Many wishes for a great future.
A senior in high school, Sarah had a senior project she wanted to complete. Sarah's wish was to raise enough money to make a child's wish come true. Her family was once the recipient of Make a Wish Foundation. Her whole family was able to go to Disney World and Sarah wanted to raise enough money to grant that same wish to another child. Thanks to the support of many she was able to raise enough money to make that wish come true for another child and his/her family.
Way to go Sarah. Many wishes for a great future.
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