http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOdZInpP0Hw Sometimes a simple gesture, such as a high-five is all that’s needed to impact someone else’s day. Watch what happens as YouTube sensation, Kyle Berry walks around a college campus gifting random strangers with high-fives. The genuine smiles and joy that comes across people’s faces is truly amazing. We all want to feel special, […]
Are you and your furry friend in need of an event perfect for the both of you this summer? Head over to Boneyard Drinkery on Sunday, June 8, 2014 for a dog-friendly luau that will be benefiting Houston PetSet, a non-profit organization right here in Houston that gives grants to Houston animal charities to ensure […]
Random acts of kindness are sweeping the nation with the emergence of a Twitter account that hides envelopes with surprise cash inside. Houston CultureMap has informed us that Houston is the next city in line for the hidden cash craze, and followers of the account are anxious for the scavenger hunt this weekend. It all […]
There’s almost no easier way to have a direct impact on saving lives than to donate blood. While donating is a rewarding experience itself, you may also be in need of a day of water slides, funnel cakes, and sunshine. When you donate, or attempt to donate, blood at any donation center or mobile blood […]
It’s amazing to learn of a charitable act that will have a huge impact on our Houston community. Recently, Gallery Furniture’s Jim McIngvale, affectionately known as Mattress Mack by many Houstonians who adore him, partially funded the first Mobile Stroke Unit in the nation. The unit is used by the University of Texas Health Science […]
If you are looking to volunteer at a place that takes concern for the physical, mental, and emotional wellness of the others, we’ve got the perfect place for you. Established in 2007, The Beacon is a non-profit organization in downtown Houston that provides services to assist Houston’s poor and homeless. It features 4 programs that […]
Although the world has lost a truly phenomenal woman with the passing of Dr. Maya Angelou at 86 years old, her inspiring words will live on. The award-winning author, activist, poet, novelist, and professor shed her wisdom, light and beauty on many aspects of life that people all over the world can relate to, find […]
A kind act of charity doesn’t necessary have to come from your wallet, as one young man from Tampa, Florida recently demonstrated. Brought to our attention by Good News Network, 23 year old Cesar Larios, a student and employee of College HUNKS Moving and Hauling Service, went above the call of duty during a move […]
Kick your weekend off with fun for an excellent cause in our community! Head out and enjoy a great evening with the Houston Bar Association to help raise money for their non-profit organization, Houston Volunteer Lawyers. The “Escape. Relax. Raffle.” event encourages attorneys to donate to a great foundation and have a chance to win […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF7EpEnglgk#t=195 If you need a reminder of just how far the technology we all know and love today has come from its origins, look no further than these kids’ reactions to an old computer. Technology has become something that we simply can’t live without, while also reducing the need to speak with a human for plenty […]
