by Hope Meireles | Oct 11, 2021 | Charity Spotlight, Holiday
On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the challenges they face worldwide. International Day of the Girl 2021 promotes the empowerment of adolescent girls...
by Hope Meireles | Oct 4, 2021 | Charity Spotlight, Holiday
In 1985, the United Nations established the first Monday of October as World Habitat Day. The day is intended to reflect on the state of our communities and on the basic human right of all to adequate shelter. The Day is also reminds the world that we all hold the...
by Hope Meireles | Oct 1, 2021 | Charity Spotlight, Holiday
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide annual campaign dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness, educating others, and increasing breast cancer research. Yearly mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early. Although some people may not...
by Hope Meireles | Sep 27, 2021 | Car Donation
Our last donor story featured a 1991 Acura Integra that was donated to WSHU through the Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program. This week, we’re taking a look at a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser that was donated to Habitat for Humanity of Duchess County through the Cars for...
by Hope Meireles | Sep 21, 2021 | Charity Spotlight, Holiday
Every year, September 21 is observed by the United Nations as The International Day of Peace, also referred to as “Peace Day”. The day was established in 1981 as a day dedicated to “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations...
