Tag: help
New Runner Turns Health Goal Into Helping Others
When Jason Bass turned 40 years old, he knew something had to change. He felt unhealthy and wanted to lose weight. He was having a mid-life crisis of sorts and he decided running was the answer. “I know it sounds silly, but it’s true. I always talked about losing weight, getting healthy, and running marathons [...]
Everyday Warrior Supports Soldiers with Spotlight, Asks for Posts
I generally reserve the “GiveBackIn” section for nonprofit businesses or organizations that are doing really great things to help others. On occasion, though, an individual comes along with a cool idea that I think is worth sharing. Betsy Moats from the blog “Everyday Warrior” is one of those people. Betsy generally does a “Saturday Soundoff” [...]
Help Spread Joy to 300 Kids for Christmas (It’s Easy!)
Imagine you’re a kid and you celebrate Christmas. Stores are playing non-stop Christmas music, holiday parties are in full swing and you are excited to see Santa and tell him your number one toy request. You wake up Christmas morning, run to the tree and find … nothing. Unfortunately this is a real scenario that will [...]
Dad Raises Autism Awareness Amidst Hardships, Needs Help
Author’s Note: Generally the GiveBackIn section is reserved for stories about nonprofit groups and organizations. On occasion there comes a long a person’s individual story that deeply touches and equally amazes me. This is one of those times. The difference between a helping hand and an outstretched palm is a twist of [...]
Japan Tsunami, Earthquake Relief: Help for cost of lunch
Japan’s 8.9-magnitude earthquake was the largest in the country’s history. Aftershocks, tsunamis, fires and other destruction after Friday’s earthquake have caused widespread devastation in Japan with effects also felt in other areas. Tuning into television, radio and social networks to catch up on the reports, many were left with one question: How can we help now? Here are organizations offering quick, easy and and inexpensive ways to assist with [...]
Thousands of Detroit area families may go without Christmas gifts, food
There are only nine days left until Christmas Eve. For many of us, this means that most of the gifts on our list are purchased or made. They are probably on their way to the recipients or sitting under a beautifully decorated Christmas tree in anticipation of that special morning. Sadly, many in the Detroit and surrounding Southeastern Michigan [...]
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