Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Shopping for a cause never felt so good!
You have no doubt heard of shopping for a cure, but what about shopping for a cause right here in Pasadena? Gear up shopper moms and adventure moms, because this week’s Great Escape is going to take you to a place you have probably never been before. The community based, 501c3 organization called Partners in Care has a secret thrift store that many people do not even know about. Unlike any other thrift store experience, upon walking into the Partners in Care offices, the store is set up like a luxury boutique. It is not uncommon to see an authentic oil on canvas, or exotic furniture and jewelry right in front of your eyes. The best time to indulge in this Great Escape is when the kids are busy at school. For those shopper moms who …
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Volunteers are always needed especially during this time of year. With winter fast approaching, there are many places that can definitely use a few, hardworking volunteers to help out.
Getting in to the spirit of giving is something that most people tend to focus on during the Christmas season. There are always people in need, so why not consider giving the gift that never goes out of style and volunteer your services? There are many places in the Pasadena area that are in need of quality volunteers. Here are the top five places that can definitely benefit from some volunteer attention. 1. YWCA Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Weighing in at number one, the YWCA Annapolis and Anne Arundel County is easily the best place to volunteer in the greater Pasadena area. With a mantra that reads, “eliminating racism, empowering women” the YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County has a plethora of ways for people to …
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Local Pasadena charities discuss what they do in order to kick off the holiday season.
Getting into the spirit of the holiday season is something that seems almost second nature to many of Pasadena's local charities. With that notion in mind, it is not uncommon to see a bell ringer with his or her red kettle from the Salvation Army standing outside of the typical Pasadena store in frigid temperatures collecting donations for charity. The bell ringers raise funds to help buy Christmas gifts, clothes, food, and gifts for needy families and nursing home residents. "Right now we're getting folks involved online at the JC Penney Angel Tree program where the proceeds will go to the needy families and once a donation is made JC Penney will ship items for free to the Salvation Army," said Major Coulson of the Salvation Army …
Terri Peters
4:16 pm on Wednesday, March 23, 2011
I love the Partners In Care store! PIC is such a great organization. more ›