The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland territory is campaigning a fundraiser to make a huge difference in the fight against extreme poverty.
The Salvation Army of Chicago, Illinois is breaking ground on the Freedom Center.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Become A YIPPIE Mentor. Our Kids Need Your Leadership!
Yippie Foundation is always interested in volunteers to become mentors for the youth in our program. It's just a little time out of your busy life that will mean so much to our young men and women to help guide them toward a better life.
See more here: http://yippiefoundation.org/volunteer/mentorship.html
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Rethinking charities: Eliska Vojakova at TEDxYouth@BSB
Eliska's talk raises the concern of how efficient charities actually are, and more importantly how we can make them better.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Remembering 2013 Oklahoma Tornadoes: Answering the Call
After a deadly string of tornadoes devastated Central Oklahoma in May 2013- The Salvation Army immediately responded and worked with volunteers from companies like Chesapeake Energy & Continental Resources
Monday, May 19, 2014
The Volunteer Spirit: Anastasia Dudley at TEDxYouth@Houston
Anastasia Dudley, a courageous high school student describes her voyage to South Africa and discovers the meaning of a true international volunteer. The volunteer spirit is an ultimate challenge each person must face when deciding to do so.
Friday, May 16, 2014
How Our Personal Hardships Can Foster Compassion
The world needs compassion, and for true compassion to be possible, we first need to come to terms with our own suffering so that we can better understand the suffering of others.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
The Armchair Activist: How to Save the Ocean Without Getting Wet: Emily ...
It's no surprise to anyone that the ocean, and the planet, is in trouble -- and that things aren't getting any better. But could saving the ocean really be as simple as talking about what you like about it? Biologist Emily King seems to think so and she's here to convince you too.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Salvation Army Today Kenya Watershed Project, Australian Red Sh...
The Salvation Army helps provide clean water to Kenyan communities.
The Salvation Army in Melbourne, Australia launches Red Shield Appeal.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Salvation Army Today 5.06.14 - "Most Good" 5K, One Army Resource, The Big Payback
Salvation Army of Dallas-Forth Worth held first annual "Most Good" 5K.
A multi-format teaching resource produced by International Headquarters to understanding what it means to be part of One Army.
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is hosting the Big Payback starting today.
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Sunday, May 4, 2014
This Friday May 9th, Sunset In The Gardens
The Yippie Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2014 “Sunset in the Gardens” fundraiser will be Friday, May 9th from 5:30 -8:00 pm in the beautiful Buck Mansion gardens in Vacaville. Chef Daniel will be providing heavy appetizers. Participants will have the opportunity to meet many of the Yippie students who are enrolled in the eleven-month Yippie Yogurt Youth Job Training Program. A silent auction and raffle will help support the Yippie programs.
Tickets are $30 each or 2 for $50 and can be bought at the Yippie Yogurt Shop, Gillespie Abbey Carpets, online at Eventbrite at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-in-the-gardens-tickets-10609674823 or at www.YippieFoundation.org
Yippie stands for ‘Youth Initiating Professional Preparedness in Employment.’ The Yippie Foundation is a local Solano County 501 (c) 3 nonprofit whose mission is to provide students with workforce development with marketable job readiness skills, food handler’s license, CPR and first aid certificates, mentoring, paid work experience at the Yippie Yogurt Shop, job placement and confidence. Yippie graduates have a competitive edge in the entry-level career job market. For more information, visitwww.YippieFoundation.org or call 707-208-0853.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Playing For Change 3, Songs Around the World, Reggae got Soul Trailer'
PLAYING FOR CHANGE Announces the Release of its Third CD/DVD Set, Playing For Change 3: "Songs Around the World"Available June 17th, 2014
It all started in 2012 with Keith Richards, Aztec Indians and Roots musicians across the Caribbean and evolved into a musical journey including over 185 musicians from 31 countries. A global celebration!
Playing For Change 3 "Songs Around The World" available June 17th, 2014. The CD/DVD will be available both digitally and physically at all major retailers and via Starbucks in North America, and includes performances from Keith Richards, Sara Bareilles, Andres Calamaro, Toots Hibbert from Toots & The Maytals, Cesar Rosas and David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Keb Mo, and Taj Mahal in addition to a song produced by Jackson Browne
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