February UrbanHero Project – Soldiers’ Angels – Women of Valor
May No Soldier Go Unloved. Giving aid and comfort to the men and women of the armed forces; those who are deployed, their families, wounded service members and veterans and their caregivers. It’s a job. A commitment. A mission. A promise. And a way of life. But it’s hard. It’s physical. It’s mental. It’s dangerous. […]
January UrbanHero Project – Finley’s Barkery
A passion for paws and purpose. This local bakery is anything but accustomed. Finley’s Barkery is a social enterprise investing in human potential. And they just happen to make healthy goodness for your canine. Eighty to ninety percent of adults with autism and other intellectual disabilities are unemployed or underemployed. The big challenge isn’t in […]
December UrbanHero Project – Bridging
The gap between those who have and those who have not – the birthing mission of Bridging, a local non-profit organization that serves individuals and families in the Twin Cities who are transitioning out of poverty and homelessness and need quality furniture and household goods. Bridging has been operating for 30 years and serves over […]
November UrbanHero Project – Wreaths Across America
A person dies twice. Once when they take their final breath and later, the last time their name is spoken. When Wreaths Across America places a wreath on veterans’ graves, they say their names aloud. It’s an honorable moment to pay respect for their service to our country and the sacrifices they made. The decoration […]
October UrbanHero Project – Give Back Yoga Foundation
Most of the human population is accustomed to finding fulfillment in the things we do or the stuff we have. We are conditioned to believe a peaceful purpose will be found in the outside world. So we are caught up in doing rather than being. The art of yoga is a spiritual discipline that employs […]
Marathon Series: UH social media master, Anica Hershey, a new spin on marathon!
The next addition to our Marahton Series is being brought to you by one of UrbanHalo’s very own. The marvelous and multi-talented, Anica. She is the sweet-natured, energetic, dancing queen who waves her magic wand to make sure all our social media runs smoothly. Read on to hear what a marathon looks like for this […]
September UrbanHero Project – Dress For Success
Dress to deliver. And stand to make a statement. We only get one first impression and how we look often leads to how we land. While looks aren’t everything, they certainly count for something. Especially when it comes to securing a job and presenting yourself to the professional world. And although we can’t judge a […]
Marathon Series: Homemade Energy Gels with Megan Marlow
We are excited to share the next post in our Marathon Series with Megan Marlow, co-creator of the Jillian Michael’s Fat Burning Nutrition Plan for Vegans! Megan’s goal is to make living a plant-based lifestyle a little easier for everyone by sharing what she has learned through her own journey enhancing her life through food, while ensuring it […]
August UrbanHero Project – Families Moving Forward
Homelessness has become an accepted part of the fabric of our society. The perpetual cycle leaves little room to be broken. And the needs of those without a safe and stable place to call home are dismissed and despised. Friends, we can do better. We must do better. Some people are born into an impoverished […]
Marathon Series: UH Event Rep, Ken Clemons, Running Goal, Favorite Marathon and Tips for New Runners!
We are excited to introduce you to one of UrbanHalo’s very own for the newest addition to our Marathon Blog Series! Meet Ken. Or maybe you already have? Ken is one of our beloved event reps, bringing our halos to marathoners across the country and then often running alongside them on race day! Read on […]