Anne Frank said, “look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.” Unfortunately, there are still so many living with a darkness in their lives. That darkness can be a disease, hunger, financial instability, and so many other things. A single candle will not cure your disease...
There was a time when donating was as simple as cleaning out a closet in your home and taking whatever, you do not want or need to a drop off location. However, times have changed and used items can be a danger to those who receive them. There are some charitable organizations that have always...
There is nothing wrong with donating to bigger food banks or organizations, they do get those items to the people who need them the most. But we often forget that there are people who live right here, in Orange County who need help. Your neighbor may need help, your coworker, your friend, even...
We are heading into the colder months of the year. That means a lot of us will be bundling up as much as we need to in order to stay comfortable. But there are always those among us who just do not have the means to stay warm. Luckily, many of us are cleaning out our coat closets and are ready to...
There are some people who might remember the name Merv Griffin. Merv has surely done a lot with his life but one thing we remember him for most is Wheel of Fortune. Merv is the creator of the hit game show that took the world by storm and has yet to leave. In fact, the first episode aired in 1975...
There was a time when community members knew each other on a first name basis. Some small towns and neighborhoods are still like this. Neighbors celebrate holidays together or keep an eye out for each other in many ways. However, many of us have become more focused on our own lives and there is...
There are many misconceptions about doing good in the world. Some people think they cannot help because they are not as successful as others, they are just one person, the issues are just too big, they do not have enough money, or they just don’t have helpful skills. But these are all wrong....
There are few things that are more powerful than hope. In fact, there are some situations when all you can do is hope. That hope leads people to put in the work required to get where they want to be in life. Luckily, you can give hope in a fantastic way, by drinking a glass of wine. We use wine as...
There was a time when cooking a nice meal for a neighbor or friend was an easy thing to do. You would cook the meal, get it ready for travel, and then bring it to your neighbor or friend. However, things have changed due to the current state of the world. But that is no reason to stop the...
The world is filled with different issues that need attention from society. We are a global community and as such should be willing to help each other when and where we can. The hard part is deciding which organizations you want to help today. Unfortunately, we cannot all help every organization,...
There are a few things that every household has on standby for when they need them. A toolset is one of those things. Everyone knows that having even the most basic of toolsets around is a good idea because you never know when you may need it. You could use it to put together Swedish furniture,...
We are all looking for ways to make a difference today. There are out there working on the front lines, people are donating food, and others are donating whatever they can to help. Unfortunately, the number of people who are in need has gone way up. In fact, some people in your contacts list might...
