NYCWFF 2013
October 17-20, 2013 – Join us for the 2013 Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival!
A Little Girl’s Gift
September 20, 2013 – The minute you meet 7-year-old Makenna, you know that she’s a little girl on a mission. At an age when other children are focused on play, she’s focused on service.
Helping Kids in a New Way
September 9, 2013 – All of my volunteer experiences over the years have involved children–by choice. I’ve worked with various social service groups to tutor elementary school kids from low-income families who were considered “at risk.”
A Cartwheel for 1,000 Meals
August 30, 2013 – I am the pastor of a rural congregation in Delphos, Ohio, and this summer our VBS (Vacation Bible School) theme was “Big Apple Adventure.” We invited the children to bring an offering each day during our four-day program.
Taking the Food Stamp Challenge
July 1, 2013 – I knew that living on $1.50 per meal a day would be difficult, but by day three of the Food Stamp Challenge, I was exhausted. It wasn’t just because of the small portions of food I’d been eating to avoid hitting day six with nothing left but a half empty jar of peanut butter; making $31.50 in groceries stretch a whole week was tougher than I imagined.
Reviving the Bronx, One Workshop at a Time
June 19, 2013 – When I read in a New York Times article that the Bronx, my hometown, was rated as the unhealthiest county in New York State, my heart sank.