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Pongo Teaches Teens and Adults Who Have Been Through Trauma to use Writing as Therapy.
Thanks to a nonprofit in Seattle, teens and adults who are incarcerated or homeless can participate in a program designed for them to heal from trauma, abuse and neglect by writing. In regards to adults they also work with homeless … Continue reading
UPDATE: Hollaback Steps Off the Streets Tackle Online Harassment
Hollaback!, a well known nonprofit dedicated to addressing harassment in public space, expands its work today to launch HeartMob. This is the first online platform to tackle online harassment by providing real-time support to individuals experiencing online harassment and gives … Continue reading
UPDATE: The Make It Safe Project and Janet Mock Are Teaming Up To “Redefine Realness” in Schools
Bullying is a major issue for schools, changing what should be a place to learn about the world to a place where youth learn to be afraid. Thankfully there are outspoken Trans individuals, organizations, teachers, students, cis individuals and LGBTQ allies … Continue reading
Great News: You Can Get Book One For FREE Today Through Friday!
I’m happy to share that book one, “How Will You Create Positive Change” is FREE today through Friday, December 16th. This is book one in the Up To You project. Inside you will find sixteen people from around the world … Continue reading
The Gift of Children Supporting Children Through The Holidays
Nothing warms my heart more than seeing the next generation of children getting involved in social issues. Nothing saddens me as much as learning about children who are victims of laws meant to punish adults. Thankfully the We Belong Together … Continue reading
Seed Festival 2015: Placing Art at the Heart of Ecology- Let’s Get Creative About our Future.
Seed festival was created by Victoria Whelan as a “celebration and education of the important role seeds play in our life.” Read Victorias interview featured in book two. This years festival is Juy 17-19 in Bristol and the theme is“Placing Art at … Continue reading
Success Story: Hollaback Stops Man from Molesting Women on the Subway
It took a long time for Elisa Lopez to find justice after she was molested on a subway train. Thanks to her video plea to find the man who assaulted her that went viral and partnering with Hollaback (read interview … Continue reading
April 17-19 is Global Youth Service Day – A Chance for Teens and Children to Be the Change They Want to See.
Global Youth Service Day is actually 3 days and is an opportunity for youth to get involved in their communities, become active in civic matters and provide support for peer-to-peer projects. This year the event is April 17-19. Watch this … Continue reading
Volunteer in Croatia: Kuterevo Bear Refuge
Kuterevo Bear Refuge started rescuing bears in 2002 and currently protects 8 bears. Since all these bears are orphans they won’t survive in the wild. This refuge is important because in Croatia the bear is endangered due to habitat loss. … Continue reading
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