Welcome to 2021 and my personal 52-week journey through something that is inherently important to me…giving. Giving of time or giving of treasure, I believe that giving creates a circle of happiness…for all of us. Each week, I’ll explore, highlight and contribute to a charity…

Animal lovers are a special breed…. In 2008, animal lover Debi Boies and pilot Jon Wehrenberg flew from Florida to South Carolina to rescue a Doberman and save the dog’s life.   The trip was a success and the two quickly brainstormed on how to rescue other animals.  The dream…

Heather Lotz moved from Indiana to Clearwater, Florida in 2003 to study nursing.  Over the next few years, she became an RN, married and started having a family and has always pursued life with a passion for helping others.  While raising her children, she investigated volunteer opportunities to…

About Babycycle Babycycle is community Diaper Bank that serves low-income children ages 0-12.  Its mission is for no child to go without necessities like diapers, wipes, clean clothing, and other basic items.  Leaving children in dirty diapers not only affects their physical health, but also their emotional…

Week 7 – Matthew 25 Ministries – “A Disaster Relief Powerhouse.” When I first learned about this charity based in greater Cincinnati, I quickly realized that I could only detail a small portion of the impact that it makes on its local residents as well…