Keeping It Reel…
On a recent Wednesday evening, in the Sunday School room at Trinity United Methodist Church in Bradenton, eight little girls danced. Matched by...
Awash with Kindness…
To a symphony of humming vacuums, strawberry, leather, and jasmine air freshener scents floated among the soap bubbles at American Car Center, an iconic...
I Can Feel Your Halo!
A hollow silence replaced screeching basketball shoes, whistles, and hollers from cheering parents and booming coaches that usually trumpet the...
Creative Ways to Keep Kids Happy (And Learning!) When You’re Stuck Indoors
Families are saying hello to a new year, but with the coronavirus pandemic still hanging around, things continue to look way different than we’re used to...
Show Some Craft This Holiday Season!
2020 was an interesting year, needless to say, but my family still has plenty of enthusiasm for the upcoming holidays, even with all the ups and downs...
Food For Thought…
One Thanksgiving, years ago, when he worked in the financial industry in Manhattan, Thomas Mantz decided he'd like to volunteer at a food bank for the...
A Wild Thing…
To the heart-tugging rhythm of his mother sobbing, Dr. Charles Tomeo – stoic and stone-faced – listened to searing words drop in painful slow motion...
Phoenix the Phenom!
When asked what she likes about Golf, Phoenix Scanlan said: "I love the winning part." This simple statement demonstrates two important things about...
How to Safely Travel with Your Kids…
While kids may be staying home more during the pandemic, keeping them safe when you need to travel is important. Using the right car seat, booster seat...
Carl The Crusader…
The requests rolled in rapid-fire, pinging Carl Reynolds' inbox like unexpected raindrops on a tin roof with tearful, heart-grabbing messages...
Budget-Friendly Gifts for Kids: How to Spend Less This Holiday Season
The holidays are supposed to be about enjoying time off with the ones you love. But for many parents, holiday cheer gets overshadowed by the financial...
Blaze-ing a Trail…
Frank DiGiovanni and his daughter joined a long line meandering out the door of Blaze Pizza back in 2017 for a fundraiser benefiting Willis Elementary...
Around the Table!
It's not every day that families get to eat together anymore, but should it be? While some families manage to dine around the table together for everyday...
The Caring Callaghans…
Dan and Betty Callaghan may be retired from their business, but they have no plans to retire from philanthropy. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because...
Going To Bat!
In Major League Baseball today, African Americans represent just 7.5 percent of players. This is the lowest percentage ever recorded in the 29-year history...
