December 19, 2011 – Today, Yes We Can For Progress in conjunction with Build a Better Planet announced a national campaign to encourage every caring American to help build a sustainable educational and living facility for young women and their children in Haiti to be known as the “Mommy And Me” School and Residence. Participants may support this fundraising efforts by making a pledge on Kickstarter. Please visit the following site below. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/buildabetterplanet/the-mommy-and-me-school-and-residence-maman-et-moi or "Mommy & Me" when you go to the Kickstarter site. In addition, Build A Better Planet, a non-profit organization promoting sustainability, will be … [Read more...]
Thought for the Day
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." -Ralph Waldo Emersen … [Read more...]
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
The New York City Toys for Tots established by The Marines have a very wonderful event for children. The event was held at the state of art Mercedes-Benz dealership in New York City. Teaming up with Joe Cinque’s, The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences and the Marines, Police and Fire Fighters and many elves the children have a wonderful time. When Good News asked, “What makes you happy?”, the children only spoke of family, friends, peace, love and toys. What a special group of children and parents. Toys for Tots collect toys from various companies, organizations, families, and individuals to provide the needy and underprivileged children of New York City a Happy Holiday. Every year hundreds of companies and organizations volunteer their establishments as a drop off location for … [Read more...]
Rabbi Altman and Hanukkah
Happy and Healthy Hanukkah to you, your friends and family. Ḥănukkāh, usually spelled חנוכה pronounced [χanuˈka] in Modern Hebrew, also romanized as Chanukah, Chanukkah, or Chanuka), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a unique candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one additional light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on … [Read more...]
A Quote for the Day
If you're too busy to pray, you're too busy. … [Read more...]