Bronx, N.Y. It is an understatement to call homelessness a growing problem. More accurately, it’s a tragedy. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that an average of more than 50,000 people slept in New York City homeless shelters for the first time in January (a record), with families becoming the largest category of the nation’s homeless population. Having volunteered [...]
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Childlike Art Exhibition Opens on Upper East Side to Benefit Orphans
New York, N.Y. Curated by Jeremy Hu of Asymmetrik Gallery, Childlike is a mixed presentation of paintings, photographs and sculpture of children around the world featuring the works of Christophe von Hohenberg, Karim Hamid, Brenda Zlamany, Ken Shung, Eva Mueller, Pauline Galiana, and Dickon Eames. This admission-free event is to benefit Orphans International Worldwide (www.oiww.org). [...]
Orphans International Worldwide Launches Penny Harvest
New York, N.Y. It is said that lending a hand of generosity to those that are in need, is a deed that defines the word ‘Noble’ in its purest form. Orphans International Worldwide (OIWW), has successfully and consistently looked to spread its wings further towards its causes in supporting orphaned children in Africa, Asia, and the Americas [...]
Fleur De Vie Brings Holiday Cheer for Children in Haiti
New York, N.Y. Fleur De Vie, a nonprofit organization that supports the initiatives of struggling nonprofit organizations returned this past holiday season from Haiti after spreading cheer to children in Haiti. The “True Noel” project was in conjunction with the Consulate General of Haiti in New York. The project started with a toy drive in [...]
Six Tips for Talking to Children About Natural Disasters
New York, N.Y. With the current devastation being experienced in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, it is important to have some tips on how to speak to children about natural disasters. You may be surprised about how much your children know about what’s happening in the wider world and the kinds of misconceptions or concerns they [...]
Akanksha Foundation Wows NYC Crowd
New York, N.Y. The leader of India’s charter school movement, Akanksha Foundation, participated in the recent Clinton Global Initiative Conference for the second year in a row. Meeting after meeting this year I have heard ‘Haiti! Africa! India!’ Buzz about India often revolves around the Akanksha Foundation. Akanksha Foundation’s Vandana Goyal explained to those assembled the [...]
Orphaned Starfish Foundation – Saving Orphans+ One Child at a Time
By Noriella Santos, edited by Jim Luce. New York, N.Y. “I want to be a lawyer. I want to give a voice to my brothers and sisters here at the orphanage who have no voice. I love them all.” Said an abandoned girl living in an orphanage in the Dominican Republic told the team from the [...]
A Promise for Tomorrow with Urban Promise
By Vanessa Cabezas, edited by Jim Luce Camden, N.J. Urban Promise is exactly what it stands for. Founded by Dr. Bruce Main back in 1988, Urban Promise has grown significantly over the years and has become a resource or “go to place” for children to get off the streets starting with Camden, New Jersey where it [...]
