Normally, our weekly Moments of Bliss focus on uplifting stories to bring a moment of respite from the intensity and often negative energy that comes from reading the news. But this week, we couldn’t just put out another feel-good story and ignore the humanitarian crisis happening in Europe. With the Read more…
Chefarmer Matthew Raiford of Gilliard Farms is working to change the way that we look at food and assisting fellow POC to get more involved in farm to table meals. This sixth generation farmer is sharing his passion for growing food and building communities with dynamic food sources. By creating Read more…
“There is nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend.” – Bob Ross We have been told since we were young that planting trees is one of the best ways to help keep our planet healthy. Well, our friends in India have taken this notion into their hearts and Read more…
This month for our Nonprofit Spotlight, we wanted to shine a light on the work of an organization called BEAM. This is the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective and now that I’ve learned about them, I can’t wait to share the incredible mission, volunteers and activists that make this Read more…
When it comes to planning for all possible outcomes, you can’t beat the scientists who flung a 10 billion dollar telescope into orbit! The James Webb telescope was developed and built by NASA, the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency. This worldwide effort will give all of humanity, Read more…
Do you know what your organization’s biggest assets are when it comes to your live fundraising event? At Bliss Auctions, we believe it’s your volunteers! Volunteers, helpers, the generous folks that give their time to your live event for free- they are indeed some of our biggest assets and harnessing Read more…
Sometimes the simplest things are the most profound. Take for example, the ability to speak to the people we interact with on a daily basis. When we say hello and thank you, we rarely think of the impact of being able to say and hear those things. In this video Read more…
Recently, a very cool paper was released showing that scientists have observed tool-making in wild Goffin cockatoos. Not just one tool either, but three different tools, and each are made multiple times to specific shapes for the purpose of getting at the seed at the center of a hard mango Read more…
Have you ever thought, “that squirrel is super friendly,” or “wow, he is really lazy” or “that squirrel is a total jerk?” Well, you may not be far off in that assessment! Researchers have been studying our furry tree friends and have noticed that they display certain personality traits in Read more…
When we set out to do a new task, sometimes we forget to look around us for the resources we might need to accomplish it. One man in his village in Malawi used items he had on hand to help improve his own life, and the lives of those around Read more…