AmericanTown's Heroes: Jack Fussell Runs Across the Land For Alzheimer's...
Jack Fussell has set a goal to walk, jog and run across the country to stir up interest in Alzheimer's research and generate donations for the
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Tally Sweat Is An Advocate For Parks
Tally Sweat is a long-time environmental activist and passionate protector of land and water. In addition to her current role with the Garden Club of
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: VSSN Advocates for Veterans and Their Families
The Veteran's Supplemental Support Network (VSSN) is a nonprofit organization that administers a number of programs, including the Food for Heroes
View ArticleKids Help Make Wishes Come True For Friends
Kids for Wish Kids is an organization that lets kids get involved in raising funds to help other kids have their wishes granted. An offshoot of the
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: The Pearl Street Project Breathes New Life Into An Old...
The Pearl Street Project is an endeavor to engage neighbors, friends and artists in the creation of a mixed-use space for a mixture of people and
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: CJ Burford Bikes Cross Country for the Children's...
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart" sounds like something you might see on an inspirational poster. You know, the kind with the image of
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Ramsi Kamar is a Local Food Hero
"We learn how to farm from the heart" was a recent post on the Facebook page of Raising Hope Farm, which is a place filled with both beauty and
View ArticleTop 10 State Fairs for 2014
Three cheers for the state fair. Step right up and play a game, guess the weight of the giant pumpkin or get in on a pie eating contest. Tents and
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Project Challenge Provides a Safe Haven for Kids
Project Challenge is a hyper local organization serving the youth of the community by providing multiple ways to keep them engaged, including sports
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Dog Scouts Help People Live in Harmony
Did you know there is an organization dedicated to responsible dog ownership? It's not like the Humane Society or the ASPCA. They don't shelter dogs
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Fighting for a hunger free state
With nearly one in seven seniors in Colorado facing the threat of hunger, services from Hunger Free Colorado provide needed food and nutrition
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Jennifer Glass Finds Ways to Fear Less
Jennifer Glass didn't set out to be a hero. She was innocently and blissfully heading off on a new phase of her life, newly married and just four
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Fighting hunger on World Food Day and everyday!
The Farm Share Story When Farm Share founder, Patricia Robbins, saw fresh food being thrown away, she began asking farmers to donate their fresh food
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Justin Miller Encourages Organ Donors
Justin Miller is a life coach, you know, one of those people who gives you the information you need to live a healthier, happier and more productive
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: The Paradox Between Hunger and Food Waste
Forty percent of all food produced in the United States goes to waste. The production of this food accounts for 25% of freshwater use in the U.S., as
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: To End Rural Hunger
Nestled in the the valley between the Adirondack and Berkshire mountains, Cambridge is a small rural community at the south east corner of Washington
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: The New Face of Hunger
"The image of hunger in America today differs markedly from Depression-era images of the gaunt-faced unemployed scavenging for food on urban streets.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Cole Rappold is a Water Rescue Hero
Horsing around near the edge of a pool is never a good idea and it can turn dangerous in a second, like when Cole Rappold's younger brother pushed him
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: With Food, Hope, and Cookie Monster
With the help of Cookie Monster, the National Foundation to End Senior Hunger brought hope and nutrition education to one of the most impoverished
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Growing Vegetables, Gaining Confidence
The Neighborhood Farm Initiative in DC provides residents with more than just lessons in urban gardening. "The students come out of the classes with
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