Labor Day is upon us and for many that means a three-day weekend – but what are we celebrating? Let’s explore the meaning of Labor in a special holiday edition of the Weekend Word. la·bor ˈlābər/ noun 1. work, especially hard physical work. 2. the process of childbirth, especially the period from the start of uterine … Read more
Read More »Today is Women’s Equality Day in America. A day that celebrates the important milestones in equal rights women have achieved in the U.S. throughout the years – starting with the right to vote. August 26, 2015 marks the 95th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment – giving women in the United States the right to … Read more
Read More »Be an Angel Day was established in 1993 by Jayne Howard Feldman. This day celebrates the giving, compassionate spirit by encouraging people to perform random acts of kindness for strangers. Being that our organization is all about providing funds to support the education and wellbeing of children in Uganda whom we may never see or … Read more
Read More »Scary thought isn’t it? In America, technology is at our fingertips or in front of our eyeballs 24/7. We’ve become so used to it that it’s now ingrained in our daily lives. Think about how many times a day you rely on technology to make a phone call, send an email or text message, get … Read more
Read More »Peace. It’s a term we throw around in society quite often. From beauty queens and humanitarians seeking world peace to the person seeking peace in their heart, it seems to mean different things to different people. In this edition of the Weekend Word, we’re going to look at the true root meaning of peace. peace … Read more
Read More »Ok, by now you have probably heard this old proverb thousands of times. “It takes a village to raise a child.” A proverb stemming from Africa, but with similar sayings found across the world. It’s likely this statement came about during a different time in human history. A time when humans still banded together and … Read more
Read More »Non-profits exist primarily for two reasons: to raise money for a cause and to raise awareness. With every interaction, they hope that their donors not only go away knowing that they’ve given to a good cause, but that they’ve also learned about the cause and why it’s so important. Just as it’s important to raise … Read more
Read More »Happy Birthday America! Citizens of the USA gather this weekend to celebrate the day America gained its independence from Britain. The day freedom began to ring throughout the land. When our forefathers created a land of opportunity where people were free to raise their quality of life and standards if they just worked hard enough. … Read more
Read More »This week, we’d like to take a moment to thank the heart of our organization – You! Our donors and supporters are people who give without expecting to receive, and without you, organizations like Hope for Hearts wouldn’t be able to survive. This edition of Weekend Word, heart, is dedicated to you; thanks for being … Read more
Read More »Father’s Day is this weekend, which means many children will be taking the time to recognize the important man in their life. As society changes, the term father is taking on new meaning throughout the years. While children will always have at least one biological father, there are many other ways that a man can … Read more
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