by Emily Kelley | Aug 20, 2018 | Charity Spotlight
Take a moment to learn about one of our amazing charity partners, the ALS Association. Maybe you’ve heard of this organization through their viral Ice Bucket Challenge (watch our office participate!). The Ice Bucket Challenge is an innovative way to raise...
by Emily Kelley | Aug 19, 2018 | Holiday
World Humanitarian Day World Humanitarian Day commemorates a terrorist attack on the UN headquarters in Baghdad on August 19, 2003. In 2008, the General Assembly marked August 19 as an annual remembrance. The day is a celebration for the aid workers around the world....
by Emily Kelley | Aug 15, 2018 | Car Donation
What’s in a name? The Isuzu Amigo is a seriously funky vehicle with an interesting history. This particular car is especially friendly, as it was donated to Francis House. Keep reading to learn about this neat car and the amazing charity its former owner...
by Emily Kelley | Aug 13, 2018 | Charity Spotlight
This week’s Charity Spotlight focuses on One Laptop Per Child, a nonprofit created by MIT Media Lab members. Their mission is to “empower the world’s poorest children through education.” One Laptop Per Child As their name suggests, they plan to...
by Emily Kelley | Aug 12, 2018 | Holiday
August 12 marks the 18th annual International Youth Day, created by the United Nations to celebrate youth worldwide. This year’s theme is safe spaces. According to the UN, there are 1.8 billion people between the ages of 10 and 24, and 10% of those youths live...
