by Helaina Hovitz | Sep 7, 2018 | Inspiration
September is both Sickle Cell Awareness Month and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month—causes that you can help with just by donating blood. The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as...
by Helaina Hovitz | Aug 15, 2018 | Making a Difference
Every year on August 19, World Humanitarian Day (WHD) pays tribute to aid workers who have risked and lost their lives in humanitarian service and to raise awareness of humanitarian needs worldwide. This year, taking a selfie will help keep the movement going. Last...
by Helaina Hovitz | Jul 18, 2018 | Making a Difference
Jacob Cramer, now 17, started Letters of Love in 2013 when he was just 13 years old by writing simple letters of heartfelt kindness to residents at his local nursing home. His goal: brighten their day and make them feel loved. He’d been volunteering there already...
by Helaina Hovitz | Jun 20, 2018 | Making a Difference
Many of us feel helpless, afraid, and devastated by what’s happening at the U.S. border, with immigrant families being torn apart and children separated from their parents. You already know the news, the numbers, the faces of this tragedy and its implications,...
by Helaina Hovitz | Jun 11, 2018 | Making a Difference
The Washington Post reported on a study last week that shows kids aren’t spending nearly enough time outside. The benefits to outdoor activity are great, not just resulting in better physical health and fitness, but better grades, a stronger sleep cycle and a...
