Once again, we’re writing about charity streams, because we literally cannot get enough. This week’s Moment of Bliss is all about Heart Month 2023! February is officially Heart Month, and the American Heart Association‘s streaming program Heart Liive is hosting a Fundraising Event over on Tiltify that includes 111 different campaigns! They have a collective …
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02-8-2023 ~ Elvis is in the Building
Elvis the cat is an inspiring example of how community support and the love of family and friends can help someone overcome a disability. Born with cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological condition that affects movement and balance, Elvis has been able to live a full life thanks to the love and care of his owners. They …
02-01-2023 ~ Spotlight: Empowering Success Now
A local nonprofit in Fontana, CA called Empowering Success Now helps students and adults to have the resources they need to succeed in their chosen paths. In addition to lots of resources for small businesses, an afterschool homework help program and their College Plus program, with its four Success Pathways for high school students who …
12-7-2022 ~ Spotlight: Wildcare
This month’s Nonprofit Spotlight is for a wonderful organization called Wildcare. Each year, Wildcare treats over 3,500 ill, injured and orphaned wild animal patients! In addition to that wonderful work, they also reach over 20,000 kids and and adults through their education programs. Based near San Rafael, CA, this nonprofit has been dedicated to wildlife …
11-30-2022 ~ Finding Our Communities
To combat isolation and loneliness, groups like the Aloha Caftan Society and Men’s Sheds provide space for a community to develop and connections to be made. We all know by now that feeling lonely is detrimental to our health and yet many of us struggle with the feeling from time to time. Whether it’s because …
11-11-2022 ~ Saluting Our Veterans
To honor Veterans Day, we dedicate this week’s Moment of Bliss to those who serve our service members! Since we at Bliss Auctions partner with so many nonprofits, we thought it would be fitting way to honor Veterans Day by highlighting a few wonderful organizations who work with veterans and service members and their families. …
11-02-2022 ~ Spotlight: Sea Tow Foundation
By focusing on making a proven life-saving tool accessible to all, Sea Tow is saving lives. Studies show that wearing a life jacket can be the difference between life and death in all sorts of water-based situations. The folks behind Sea Tow Foundation believe that by making life jackets accessible through their loaner program, they …
10-26-2022 ~ Spooky Scenes Starring Peeps
Our favorite confection-based art installation in Seattle is at it again, with a whole month of creative scenes to celebrate the Halloween season! We first shared the story of this ever-evolving Little Free Peep Show in a post from 2021, Jeepers, Creepers, Where’s You Get Those Peepers?, and we have been following them ever since! …
10-12-2022 ~ Virtual Museum Trips for Mental Health
When it is challenging to leave your home, it can be beneficial to your health to bring certain activities to you, like a virtual museum trip! A recent Canadian study showed a strong connection between a virtual museum visit and an increase in mental and physical health and a decrease in social isolation and “frailty” …
09-29-2022 ~ Spotlight: Cats of San Bernardino
Each month, we like to spotlight the good work being done by a nonprofit organization and this month we’re celebrating the many feline lives saved by Cats of San Bernardino. Before we go further into the story of Cats of San Bernardino, we do want to give a content warning regarding their social media: as …