Organization: Feeding America
If you want to work to help eradicate hunger, especially child hunger, Feeding America is an organization worth looking at. On their mission page, they describe themselves in the following way: “Feeding America is the nation’s…
Activism in San Francisco
San Francisco is a city known for its active levels of community involvement. If you are in San Francisco, and you want to get involved with a cause, there is no shortage of causes to involve yourself with. Here’s a brief list of causes and…
Following Your Passion While Helping Others
When you want to get involved, it can be difficult to figure out what your first steps should be. Why not start out by making a list of causes you would be interested in participating in? If you’re drawing a blank, think about different social…
Success Story: T. Jackson Kaguri and the Nyaka AIDS Foundation
It’s always an inspiration when someone overcomes extreme adversity to go on to be successful and help others who are struggling. When I had the amazing opportunity to talk to T. Jackson Kaguri for Equanimity, I realized that I was talking to an…
Special Olympics
Prior to Special Olympics, individuals with intellectual disabilities were treated very differently than they are now. While there is still a lot of work to do in order to help empower those who are differently abled, this amazing organization…
Domestic Violence: Some National Organizations to Start With
Every nine seconds, a woman in the U.S. is beaten or assaulted. This is a staggering statistic, and while some men are victims of abuse, statistics show that one in three women, around the world, will be beaten, raped, or otherwise abused in her…
What Activism My Way is All About
The Activism My Way blog will cover topics of interest to individuals wanting to become more involved in their communities and in organizations and actions they feel compassionate about. The blog’s focus will be on social activism and volunteer…
Cause: Hunger
There are a lot of hungry people out there. Food costs are rising, and a lot of people in other countries don’t have access to the food sources that we have. Even in the United States, there are food deserts – places where there is no easy…
