5 Bucks for Lunch for the Food Bank of CENC
Here’s a program that 5 Bucks is Change can really get behind! The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina has a monthly program that serves two purposes, raises money and increases empathy for those who need the Food Bank services.
Cats and Dogs Living Together! A Cat Adoption Story, Part I
This week I have been looking for love....of the four footed variety. My home has no cat and that's unusual. I do love dogs but as all my friends agree, I do not live a dog lifestyle. Cats, with their independent "you're here to serve me" ways and need...
Fringe Sports and Odd Pursuits
I had the pleasure of speaking to a lively crowd at Ignite Raleigh 3 on February 16th on my favorite subject besides 5 Bucks is Change, "Fringe Sports and Odd Pursuits". As a collector of new experiences and a cheerleader for small nonprofits, events and...
Soup and a Bowl to Go
If you have been waiting for the Soup Bowl Supper, put February 23rd on the calendar but call now for reservations. Every other year Artspace hosts a fund raising Soup Bowl Supper with a delicious dinner that comes with a ceremic bowl hand made by art students from...
Triangle Spokes Group says bikes are a childhood rite of passage
On April 20, 1996 a group of children representing countries from around the world gathered to draft a "Children's Bill of Rights". This document summarized basic rights that all children the world over should be entitled to and expect. As we deal with issues of...
Avast ye! Drag Bingo goes Pirate!
The Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina is a remarkable agency doing remarkable work for those living with HIV/AIDS and their families through compassionate and non-judgmental care, prevention, education and advocacy. I love supporting this organization because...