Tag: charity
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The Strength of the Filipino – and Updated List of Legit Ways to Donate to Typhoon Haiyan Relief
One week after Typhoon Haiyan destroyed a big part of Central Philippines, the world is still in shock. The pain, devastation and trauma of such a massive tragedy is beyond words. On a more positive note,however, the world is wrapping their arms around the Philippines with an outpouring of donations, concern and love. I feel…
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Stop Diabetes : Tour de Cure OC
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. The American Diabetes Association envisions a life free of this dreaded disease. The goal of this month is to raise awareness and come together as a community to Stop Diabetes, a disease that affects nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States alone. According to ada.org: “Another 79…
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Taste of Huntington Beach is on Sunday April 28th
Two things I love: Good Books and Good Food. That is why I love supporting the Taste of Huntington Beach organized by the Friends of the Children’s Library (FOTCL). I myself have been a volunteer and one-time correspondence secretary of the FOTCL. Since 2002, the Friends of the Children’s Library (FOTCL), in partnership with the…
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Someone Cares Soup Kitchen and the faces of hunger
Being an OC FAMILY blogger has given me many opportunities. While the perks such as going to Disneyland or watching a movie premiere are fun, what is truly wonderful is getting the opportunity to serve. Last week, with my fellow bloggers, we volunteered at the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen in Costa Mesa. I am not…