New year, new Nonprofit Spotlight, and this month we want to shine a light on the tireless community-building efforts of the folks at Project Boon. They bring together neighbors, businesses and whole communities while addressing food insecurity impacting local families. Our company’s founder, Ruth, had the opportunity to hear Project Boon’s founder Chris Suchánek speak …
Tag: volunteer
11-28-2023 ~ Spotlight: Loose Ends Project
Handmade goods come infused with the love of the person who made them, and this month we want to spotlight the work done by volunteers who have kept that love alive by completing the projects started by people who have passed away, all thanks to the Loose Ends Project. The project was launched by Jen …
09-06-2023 ~ Spotlight: Waterdrop LA
Access to clean drinking water is a human right and the dedicated volunteers of the mutual aid group Water Drop LA have made it their mission to ensure that right is respected for the unhoused community of Skid Row. This month’s Nonprofit Spotlight is a 100% volunteer-run community organization that was started in the summer …
02-16-2022 ~ More Trees Please!
“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 put it into action! From …
10-06-2021 ~ Spotlight: A Sense of Home
Thanks to our work with fundraising for nonprofits, we at Bliss Auctions know first-hand just how many wonderful organizations are out there doing good work in their communities, and we decided we want to give them all a shout-out! To that end, we’re dedicating one of our weekly Moments of Bliss per month to shining …
02-03-2021 ~ Vaccines With The Fabulous Ladies Book Club
Everyday people like you and me can have a huge impact on our communities, just by being willing to step up when the need arises. These 10 women, who together form the Fabulous Ladies Book Club in their small town of Ruidoso, NM, all pitched in their time, energy and skills to vaccinate over 30% …
12-10-2020 ~ Being A Light In The Darkness
The Festival of Light is, for people of the Jewish faith, an annual celebration of light, of small joys and miracles, of family and remembrance. With winter’s short days and long nights, we can all appreciate the importance of finding light in the darkness. Like last month’s focus on self-care, we here at Bliss acknowledge …