I love seeing all the ways that the youth can give back to the community and it takes us as parents to teach them to want to give back. It takes us to be an example and help them find opportunities and help them think of others. While the selfie craze shows no sign of abating, Seattle’s youth go against the grain and lean into a different movement – one fueled by Northwest … [Read more...] about Seattle Teens Choose Selflessness Over #Selfies Teen Action Fair
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We Day California and Seattle Washington
We Day first came to the U.S. last spring when it arrived in Seattle, with the support of Microsoft and Amway. We Day is now global with events in the United States, Canada and the UK, bringing together 180,000 youth this year alone to get involved in active global citizenship. Students attending We Day explore how they can make a difference by turning their passions and … [Read more...] about We Day California and Seattle Washington
Franz Spirit of Giving Year’s Supply
This is a compensated post. It’s the time of year where everyone starts thinking of giving and Franz is no exception. My favorite local bread company is offering $500 to a deserving individual, family or organization & they want you to nominate someone. Then the nominee that is chosen will also win a year of free bread from Franz. Can someone nominate me? I love bread and … [Read more...] about Franz Spirit of Giving Year’s Supply
If You love TOMS Shoes You’ll Love TOMS Marketplace
TOMS, pioneer of the One for One movement with its iconic shoes & eyewear, today announced the launch of TOMS Marketplace – a new online retail destination that curates, sells, and promotes more than 200 socially conscious products from 30 different companies, just in time for the holiday shopping season! We believe commerce can be about more than just profits. But … [Read more...] about If You love TOMS Shoes You’ll Love TOMS Marketplace
The Office Depot Foundation Sackpacks Charity
A month ago I wrote a post about making back packs for kids in need. We love to do this for our community and we found out that Office Depot feels the same way. The sad reality is many families can’t afford the items needed for back to school time. Making a difference to change this is The Office Depot Foundation and its National Backpack Program, which over the past 12 years … [Read more...] about The Office Depot Foundation Sackpacks Charity