A new program from Homeboy Industries, one of the preeminent organizations working to reduce gang activity and foster re-entry by former gang members, aims to reduce the burden on our landfills by tackling textile waste. US consumers throw away approximately 81 pounds of clothes every year and buy a new Read more…
ARTivism, as taught and practiced by the nonprofit RuckusRoots, is using art to inspire powerful positive change in the world. This month we’re focusing our Nonprofit Spotlight on RuckusRoots, a Los Angeles based nonprofit that was founded by Christine Spehar after she had several discouraging experiences while volunteering for other Read more…
Here at Bliss Auctions, we are big fans of the peer-to-peer fundraising strategy, charity streams, and we’ve been covering them in our blog for quite some time now. And so we are excited to report that one streamer, CDawgVA aka Connor, is partnering with the platform Tiltify to host a Read more…
A neighborhood’s worth of dogs and their humans helped to celebrate one man’s 100th birthday and made it extra special. We can’t get over how adorably touching this story is and think that it was a very sweet gesture on behalf of Robert’s daughter for organizing, and all the neighbors Read more…
It’s time for another Nonprofit Spotlight and, in honor of Pride month, we are celebrating the wonderful work of Point of Pride. We chose this particular org because of the direct help that they offer to their community. While the need for advocacy and legal efforts is very high right Read more…
To celebrate National Foster Care Month, we want to spotlight the extraordinary support offered by the local nonprofit, Extraordinary Families. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and we know from the data that kids thrive in a family environment that feels safe and supportive. So what could be better Read more…
More than a cover, this rendition of Blondie’s “Heart of Glass” by Inuktitut singer Elisapie takes an already gorgeous song and elevates it to a new level. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Hat tip: Rusty Blazenhoff at Boing Boing
They began by training Afghan civilians as advanced medics and then supplied and supported them when they got to work. Since then, they have been on the frontline of any major crisis and they stay as long as it takes. The catastrophes that draw their focus are obviously tragic, but Read more…
The humble public library is a staple of American life, and one library in New Orleans located in a former mansion sets the bar for luxury libraries. In honor of this week’s Mardi Gras celebrations, our weekly feel-good Moment of Bliss turns to the Big Easy and one of its Read more…
Your nonprofit keeps hearing about the power of this new Peer-to-Peer phenomenon, charity streams, and they’ve decided to give it a go! You’ve been given the task of hiring someone to manage it all and you are not quite sure where to start or what to ask. You’re also, no Read more…