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 for participating. The cards, the …
Tag: connection
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 …
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” …
02-23-2022 ~ Bringing Rice Back to the Table
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 more farms and personal grow …
11-25-20 ~ Standing Together in Spirit
Our blog posts often focus on relationships that fall under either a professional category, or the donor-nonprofit category. But today, the day before our nation celebrates Thanksgiving, we want to focus on personal relationships. We’ve written before on the importance of Caring for Each Other, and numerous studies have proven the link between healthy personal …