With record-breaking lows this week across the eastern two-thirds of the U.S., it's time to bundle up. Temperatures were 15 to 25 degrees lower than normal, with wind chills as low as -30 degrees. Homeless shelters are scrambling to ensure no one is forgotten during this winter chill, with many of them keeping their doors … Continue reading The Cold Isn’t Over Quite Yet
While many are focusing on the excitement of Thanksgiving and other upcoming holidays, there are Americans wondering where they will sleep or eat their next meal. November is Homelessness Awareness Month and at DollarDays we are always looking to better serve more people. That is why we recently welcomed the executive director of HomeAid Phoenix, … Continue reading Welcome to Phoenix, HomeAid!
As teachers and students head into the second half of the year, they are in desperate need of school supplies. Many start off the year at already low levels, and after half a year of wear and tear, need a replenishment of essentials. Amarillo Downtown Kiwanis Chapter’s school and hygiene supply stuffing project focused on … Continue reading Better than an Apple
With seventeen wildfires actively burning, 94,000+ acres burned and more than 1,000,000 people without power over the weekend, California needs our help more than ever. Caused by historic winds, dry fuel and drought, containing the fires throughout the state is looking to be a near-impossible task. In Sonoma County alone, more than 200,000 residents have … Continue reading California Needs Our Help
Remember your first day of school following summer break? Fresh haircut, new clothes and shoes, and of course... the best part of ending summer break: shopping for new school supplies to put in your new backpack! Well, you helped make that possible for CASA youth this season with your generous donations! VOICES thanks every individual … Continue reading Back-to-School Success
For many people, Hurricane Season is a worrisome time that requires proper preparation. Creating a basic emergency kit is a great way to make sure you and your family have the right essentials when disaster strikes. We’ve put together a list of 10 essential items for hurricane preparedness to pack in your emergency kit: 1. … Continue reading 10 Essential Items for Hurricane Preparedness
For the second year in a row, Arizona saw an increase in classroom spending, according to the Arizona Auditor General's annual audit. Arizona school districts spent 54% of their available operating dollars on classroom instruction, making 2018 the second consecutive year to increase classroom spending. Since monitoring began in 2001, the highest level spent on instructional … Continue reading Arizona Sees Increase in Classroom Spending for Second Year in a Row
Good360, the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, is pleased to announce it has launched a Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action called “Optimizing Corporate Disaster Giving and Engagement." CGI, an initiative of the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation, convenes global leaders to create and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most … Continue reading Good360 Announces Clinton Global Initiative Commitment
Youth Development and Capacity Building, Inc., located in Atlanta, Ga., serves the disadvantaged youth and communities through education and development. We host numerous youth educational initiatives throughout the year to develop positive minds and a clear future for our youth and community. By consistently adding programs, initiatives and projects that focus on our youth’s education … Continue reading Youth Programs Give Children Hope Through Art
DollarDays and HomeAid America today announced a national partnership that will help grow HomeAid’s community outreach program to serve more people facing homelessness. As part of the partnership, DollarDays will develop a dedicated online wholesale marketplace where HomeAid chapters across the country can purchase a variety of high-value products to support their outreach campaigns. HomeAid … Continue reading DollarDays, HomeAid America Announce National Partnership