Category: Social Good

When Women Come Together, Shift Happens. While police commanders and policy makers debate how to quell violence in Chicago, some south side mothers are taking things in their own hands. On September 10th they will begin the creation of a “Peace Mural” on the rail viaduct at 63rd Street and Wallace Avenue – the ‘gateway’… Continue reading Moms Are Creating Healing Art Through Community Building

As the school year begins, too many children are already falling behind. I am 1 of 30 bloggers helping #FindtheWords with Save The Children to raise awareness of the need for early childhood education for all kids. I am participating in this social media campaign to highlight 30 words in 30 days – to symbolize… Continue reading Create a Brighter Future for Children with Save The Children #FindTheWords #Courage

This Mother’s Day, as I’m celebrated by my little ones, my heart goes out to moms around the world who risk their lives every day for their children. I am honored to have my letter to the editor, titled The World’s Mothers, published in the Chicago Tribune. You can read the online article here: The… Continue reading The World’s Mothers: Celebrating All Mothers This Mother’s Day

Be an Advocate for Children Here are 12 social good advocacy actions that I learned about during Save The Children‘s 2014 Advocacy Summit… Be an advocate for children by sending a letter to Congress in support of early childhood education programs in the U.S. and newborn and child health around the world—www.savethechildren.org/advocacysummit Host an issue… Continue reading Advocate for Children in Your Community

Save the Children’s newly inducted artist ambassador, Disney star and recording artist Bridgit Mendler, launches a volunteer project that will allow parents to have fun while doing something good for babies around the world Save the Children’s one-of-a kind teen volunteer project, called #BabySitIn, treats parents to a guilt-free night (or day) on the town… Continue reading Save the Children’s #BabySitIn with Bridgit Mendler

I spent last Saturday, International Women’s Day, painting a Soulful Sisterhood painting. I painted for the circles of women in my life and I painted for the: For the women who have been physically or sexually abused (60% of women) For the women that produce half of the world’s food, but own less than one… Continue reading Global Impact Launches New Fund to Help Women and Girls

According to new research published today by Save the Children, the first 24 hours of a child’s life are the most dangerous, with more than one million babies dying each year on their first and only day of life. This new report, “Ending Newborn Deaths” shows one half of first day deaths around the world… Continue reading Ending Newborn Deaths + Ensuring Every Baby Survives #FirstDay

I was invited to go “behind the scenes” of a new online fundraising platform for schools called All For Schools. The site allows parents (and relatives, friends, alumni, faculty, and admin) to raise funds for their children’s school by purchasing Groupon deals, shopping with retail partners, and downloading coupons. When you purchase a Groupon deal… Continue reading All For Schools