There is a saying about charity that we may all be familiar with, “Charity starts at home” and it’s true. But there should be another saying that is just as popular, “Kindness starts with you”. There are so many reasons why you should be kind to yourself. You may find it easier to be kind to...
Transparency is especially important for charities. Customers and consumers don’t always need to know the inner workings of a business or company they utilize daily. For example, it most likely won’t affect sales if we found out that the Target higher-ups used their profits to go on a vacation....
There is one topic that is talked about often in Orange County, homelessness. There is a big homeless community in Orange County and southern California in general. Luckily, we are a community of people who are working to improve the world and charity always starts at home. That means there are...
Doing good while shopping has become easier and easier. There are some stores you can shop at or some items you can buy that factor donations into the basic pricing. For example, you can buy a handbag at Thirty-One for $40 and know that you have also donated to a cause at the same time without...
Did you know that you can donate hair to many different causes? Mainly, people donate their hair to help those with cancer who have lost their hair to treatments. But there are many reasons and ways to get the hair you aren’t using anymore to people in need. In fact, now might be the best time to...
McDonalds is a household name in the US and in many other countries around the world. This fast-food chain has grown to popularity through breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The debates on the food are not important as the company has taken its popularity and uses it for good. The fast-food restaurant...
Do you prefer hot weather or cold weather? Some people say they prefer hot weather because of the activities associated with it. But those who live in hot climates agree that it is hard to escape. You can dress in thin clothes but if it’s really hot outside it won’t matter, you will still be...
We find it acceptable to tip waiters and waitresses, drivers, food delivery workers and many other people throughout our day to day lives. But there are people who work for us regularly, even daily that some of us are completely ignoring. To make things worse, we are going through a trying time...
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...
