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Under My Umbrella: Covering Those in Need
Under My Umbrella (UMU) is a very small, minority, woman and youth-led, grassroots, boots-on-the-ground, 501(c)(3), direct street outreach nonprofit organization. We believe that through struggles come strength, and with that strength comes a responsibility for each of us to then hold our umbrellas for those in need. Our Story Our story began with our two…
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Color Me Safe Foundation
The Heartfelt Mission of Color me SAFE Foundation: Empowering Families in Crisis within the community fabric. There are organizations that stand out for their dedication and heart, and Color me SAFE Foundation is one such shining example. Color me SAFE Foundation is the nonprofit arm of Color me SAFE, LLC, and has been steadfast in…
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Change a person’s life on a Saturday morning
The first time I have ever used a power drill in my life was on a cool and crisp Saturday morning, when I used it to build a ramp. Yes you read that right. A ramp. ramp: a sloping surface connecting two different levels, as to the entrance or between floors of a building Dictionary.com…
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Making Time to Volunteer Is Easy
The countdown to age 65 has begun. That’s when I can “retire” and do all the things on my bucket list. Like traveling the world, visiting every brewery and coffee shop in town, and volunteering my time on a regular basis. The daily grind of the workweek and the packed weekend social calendar leaves no…
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5 Ways to Help Your Neighbors During the Extreme Heat
Even though I have lived in Texas since I was 8 years old, the extreme heat of the summer never fails to shock me. And it feels like every year it is hotter than the last. But while it is absolutely unbearable outside, most of us are fortunate enough to escape the heat by staying…
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