Paws for Purple Heart lend support to their fellow Veterans…in companionship, lifelong friendships and Hearts of Gold… Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH) is the first program of its kind to offer therapeutic intervention for veterans and active-duty military personnel by teaching those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to train service dogs for their comrades with [...]
Since the inception of Operation Support Our Troops in February 2002, our organization of volunteers has sent well over two million pounds of goods, treats and necessities to our deployed men and women in harm’s way. This holiday season is no exception. With the help of so many volunteers and supporters, we continue to send [...]
Although a forecast of rain had been given, not one drop fell in Canterbury Park, a wonderfully chosen site for S.O.F.I.A.’s “Walk Against Domestic Violence” held on the morning of September 10, 2011 in Montclair, New Jersey. Volunteers, consisting of friends, family and colleagues arrived early to prepare for the much anticipated event with vigor [...]
Traveling for the holidays? Any road trips planned to visit relatives? A mechanical once-over for your vehicle before taking to the highways could possibly prevent any breakdowns or becoming stranded alongside the road. Usually most of us have travel plans for visiting family and road trips planned for holiday sightseeing for the fast approaching holidays. [...]
Winter is just around the corner, and with it, ski season. As the owner of Cash Flow Plus, I am proud to provide merchant services for the Annual Ski Swap, a fundraiser to benefit the Ski Liberty Ski Patrol. The swap takes place this Sunday, October 30, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the [...]
The first of a three part Series ~ an Educational & Inspirational Story … By David Cohan, Proud Father and Founder Susan was a beautiful little girl. With her beautiful smile and curly blond hair she literally lit up a room. Gazing into her piercing, innocent blue eyes, I never would have imagined her inner [...]
Family and friends of former Penn State football captain and NFL veteran, Steve Smith, have launched a campaign and website to support Smith and his family for the ongoing medical expenses related to his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) sap their resources. There are three ways to help Smith, a captain on Penn State’s [...]
In Solomons, Maryland, there’s a special place where art and nature meet. It’s called Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, and it is located at 13480 Dowell Road in Calvert County. The sculpture garden features a ¼-mile walking path that meanders through the woods past permanent and loaned sculpture, including over thirty works on loan [...]
Written by Laura Tschirgi Lucia Tulhaise celebrates her nineteenth birthday next month in her village in Uganda. I have never met this young woman face to face, but every year since I can remember, my family has had her most recent photo taped to the refrigerator door. Lucia is our sponsored child. Through an organization [...]
The Kid Friendly ADHD Autism Cookbook by Pamela J. Compart, MD and Dana Laake, RDH, MS, LDN. Reviewed by Victoria Aurich, RD, LDN Parents of children with special needs are thrilled with The Kid Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook. Far more than just a cookbook, the book begins by providing a solid evidence based background [...]
