Author: UrbanHalo Staff
June UrbanHero Project – Project Athena
Athena; a goddess who only fights for purpose. And in purpose, to survive. The Project Athena Foundation is an organization that is dedicated to helping female survivors achieve their adventurous dreams. Giving them an opportunity to see and feel their strength and show them that it’s not about getting back to where they were but […]
A Simple Sweet Salutation to All Our Super Moms
If anyone deserves a special day, we know that mothers do. It’s a full time job from dawn to dusk and dusk to dawn. It’s difficult, demanding and rarely dull. But you do it and you do it well! And while there is no way to be a perfect mom, there are a million ways […]
May UrbanHero Project – VisionSpring
Where there is no vision, there is no hope. [George Washington Carver]. Sight is one thing. Vision is another. Under the simple model that we need to see to earn and see to learn, VisionSpring is restoring vision, dignity and success to men, women and children across the world. Over 600 million people across the […]
March UrbanHero Project – Miracle Flights
A charity with a flight to fight. And a fight that’s right. Healthcare accessibility is an ongoing challenge. A costly one. And sometimes a powerless one. All children deserve quality care and we have an organization that is doing their part to see that this is carried out. And they’re saving a child one mile […]
February UrbanHero Project – Urban Ventures
Urban poverty is complex. It creates generational cycles that breed destructive hopelessness. Many children are born into a state that doesn’t often offer them an opportunity to thrive. Imagine choosing between your monthly rent or groceries for your family. A new pair of shoes or a winter coat. It is a heartbreaking reality that exists […]
January Urban Hero Project – Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women
Domestic violence. It swells when we are silent. The statistics are staggering. This picture cannot be painted pretty because the power that it possesses is absolutely petrifying. 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Victims need a voice and they need it now, because a safe place shouldn’t be a struggle. […]
December UrbanHero Project – The Holiday Project
The sounds of the season are here! And the joy and merriment that surround us never fails to shine. It’s a wonderful time of year. But for some, it rings a different bell. It can be lonely, sad and anything but delightful. Individuals bound in a hospital, nursing home or other residential institution don’t […]
November UrbanHero Project – Can Do Canines
Fido. Man’s best friend. A loyal companion to many, but to some, a life saver. An answer to debilitating impairments, disabilities and life threatening conditions, canines can be trained to literally save their companion’s life. One such type is a seizure assist dog. They are trained to help people during and after a seizure. They can […]
October UrbanHero Project – C.A.S.E.
If you’ve been following our UrbanHero program, you’ll notice that we’ve designated a second month to C.A.S.E because we’re not just changing one life, we’re changing a family’s life. Read last month’s post about C.A.S.E., here. Your participation with our October UrbanHero partner will tie you to an impactful organization that’s giving second chances to […]
September UrbanHero Project – C.A.S.E.
Love is innate. But sometimes it comes with damage or instability. Foster care and adoption are a significant blessing to those without a family. But it can often be presented with unique challenges connected to the experience. It doesn’t mean these children aren’t deserving of a good home, it just means they need some extra […]