Act Locally During Global Volunteer Month
To boost volunteer engagement during Global Volunteer Month, Points of Light is sharing ways you and your family can make a positive impact in your neighborhood or town.
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The World Youth Foundation: A Volunteer Organization for 33 Years Making an Impact
The World Youth Foundation: A Volunteer Organization for 33 Years Making an Impact “Cultivating the whole child means to nurture and support their holistic development.” ~ Karen Levingston – Franklin, CEO & Chairman Each day, an evaluated 11.3 million youth leave school with no place to go. This number only rises within the mid-year. These…
Volunteer Safely at Home or in Person During Global Volunteer Month
by d-mars.com News Provider April is Global Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges. Launched last year by Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, Global Volunteer Month serves to activate volunteers and support the most vulnerable populations. And over the past…
Ways to Show Love to Your Favorite Educator this Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week, a wonderful time to recognize the hard work, dedication and impact of the educators in our lives.
Public Safety Policies and Community Trust: How to Bridge the Gap
By incorporating various perspectives from the community, fire, EMS and law enforcement agencies can develop policies that better serve the needs of the people they protect, fostering trust and collaboration for a safer future.
City of Houston Partners with Apache Corporation to Plant 2,500 Trees for Earth Day HTX 2024
The City of Houston has partnered with the Apache Corporation for a large-scale tree-planting event to celebrate Earth Day HTX 2024.
Health, Wellness & the Black Family: The Links Address Disparities at Expo
The Links, Incorporated has created community-based initiatives aimed at reducing inequality that can contribute to improving overall health outcomes for Black families.
RodeoHouston Shatters Auction and Attendance Records, Welcomes Stellar Lineup to Star Stage
This year’s event included 10 first-time entertainers, seven record-breaking auctions, two record-breaking paid stadium attendance records, the highest overall attendance record since 2017 and the inaugural RODEOHOUSTON® Hall of Fame.
The Links Hosting Black Family Wellness Expo in Greater Third Ward
The Houston-area cluster of The Links, Incorporated will hold a Black Wellness Expo on March 16 to reduce health and economic disparities and to improve lives in the Black community.
Efforts to Restore Historic Houston Black Cemeteries Continue
Volunteers gathered to clean up Olivewood and College Memorial Park Cemetery in honor of Black History Month. These two historic African American gravesites in Houston are part of the City of Houston’s Department of Neighborhoods Volunteer Initiative Program.
HCA Houston Healthcare CEO named Chair of 2024 Houston March for Babies
March of Dimes recently announced the appointment of Yasmene McDaniel as chair of the 2024 Houston March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement™.
How to Be a Philanthropist When Money is Tight
While contributing to a worthwhile cause is a common aspiration, actually doing so right now may feel unrealistic if you’re struggling with your own finances.
Jack and Jill of America Foundation’s Houston Chapter Hosts 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
The Jack and Jill of America Foundation’s Houston Chapter is inviting the public to have a swingin’ good time at its 2nd Annual Golf Classic this Saturday, March 2.
Three ways to find more meaning at work
Employees make career decisions for a variety of reasons, but an increasingly popular factor that many consider is whether their work will be meaningful – especially among younger generations. According to Fidelity Investments, 86% of all workers say it’s important to them to work for an employer with values that align with their own and…
Early Voting in Harris County Begins Tuesday: What To Know
HOUSTON — It’s time to make your voice heard, Houston! Tuesday, March 5, marks the official day for primary elections, but early voting officially begins today. Early vote centers in Harris County will be open Tuesday, Feb. 20 through Friday, March 1 (7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m….
Travis Scott Hosts Second Annual Cactus Jack HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic and Collegiate Tournament with Houston Astros
Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation, in conjunction with Project H.E.A.L. and the Astros Foundation, hosted their 2nd annual Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Game at Minute Maid Park. The event showcased a star-studded lineup of celebrity players hailing from the realms of music and sports. Notable participants included Metro Boomin, Teyana Taylor, Ne-Yo, Amber Rose, Anthony Mackie, Swae Lee, Stefon Diggs, DeAndre Hopkins, Jose & Josie Canseco Ken Griffey…
President Keith ‘MR. D-MARS’ Davis, Sr. Gives Thanks to All of the Supporters for Helping to Shape 24 Years of Service
To My Heavenly Father, Lord God, as I close out this year, I thank you for being by my side and blessing me and my company to deliver the best services to our clients and fulfill their needs to build a better community. Family, To my family,I hope that I have been a stellar man,…
3 Ways People of All Ages Can Give Back
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint No matter your age, it’s likely you’ve questioned your ability to make a difference. Research from the global nonprofit Points of Light shows that 73% of people believe that volunteering is more important than ever, yet 66% think they can’t make a big impact in their communities. Activists on the…
3 Ways People of All Ages Can Give Back
No matter your age, it’s likely you’ve questioned your ability to make a difference. Research from the global nonprofit Points of Light shows that 73% of people believe that volunteering is more important than ever, yet 66% think they can’t make a big impact in their communities. Activists on the ground prove otherwise. That’s why…
Living With COPD? How to Navigate Palliative and Hospice Care
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is also referred to as emphysema or chronic bronchitis and makes it hard to breathe. During every stage of the disease, starting when a person is first diagnosed, different supportive care options are available that can improve quality of life, including palliative and hospice care….