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Words cannot express my appreciation for the encouragement and friendship I found since meeting Michael Van Der Tol... he approached me sometime ago to be included in his interview series posted on his inspirational "blogsite, where I am now included amongst the talent he so eloquently shares" click on blogsite to read the interview and while you're there, have a look around i'm sure you'll be inspired and become a follow… Continue

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"Steve Lopez" is the author of The Soloist: A Lost Dream, an Unlikely Friendship and the Redemptive Power of Music. Mr. Lopez will discuss his experiences with Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, a gifted musician struggling with homelessness on the streets of Los Angeles. "The Soloist" a moving work born from more than four years of Lopez's newspaper columns, is now a feature film starring Robert Downey, Jr. a… Continue

This slideshow should update as our best work is chosen in the group. Our group takes the time to raise awareness on homelessness while also bringing to light organizations and the volunteers and people who are truly making a difference. FareStart and Kitchens with a Mission are my two core organizations that I knew about from here in Seattle, having volunteere… Continue

I got this in my inbox this morning(quote...)

Dear Tonja Gabryshak:
Congratulations!
On behalf of Talbots, I am pleased to announce that you have been selected to receive a $10,000 award to be used for education related expenses.
You should be very proud of this accomplishment. All applicants were deserving of this scholarship, but your academic record, leadership skills, and commitment to your school and community set your application apart from the thousands we received.
Higher education i… Continue