Earth Month is all about awareness for the planet, and we think the best way to get people motivated to help the planet is to give them some tips on how to do just that. So each Monday in April 5 tips will be revealed, counting down to the #1 tip for 2020. 

Tips 20-16:

20. Loving those battery operated candles? Need batteries for your remotes etc? Switch...

Autism also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences. The Autism Spectrum reflects the different variations and challenges and strengths each person with autism has. Most cases of autism appear between ages 2 and 3, but some cases it can be diagnosed at 18 months. In some cases...

Earth Month is Here!

Every day millions of people relieve packages in the mail, some of which are shipped in cardboard boxes. Cardboard boxes are easier to recycle than plastic envelopes. If you receive your shipments in a cardboard box, repurpose it, or recycle it. The first important fact of recycling is making sure that your cardboard is clean and an...

On March 28, our most recent outreach at Repplier Park in Banning provided bags of food to families during these uncertain times. People got to stay in their vehicles while we placed food in their trucks. Our new Drive Up option during Covid-19 helped keep people distanced and brought less contact. Partnering with Feeding America, our outreach brought...

One of the best things about our Comfort Build-a-Bag program is that it brings characters to patients inside the pediatrics ward. Each visit can vary in characters. 

Princess Belle, Spider-Man, and Captain America are always here to help, and on this visit Pocahontas came back from right around the river bend and will be back again and again! Toget...

You might be wondering what is Trisomy? Trisomy occurs when a person has an extra chromosome in most or all of his or her cells. 47 chromosomes instead of 46. An extra chromosome can cause health problems from mild intellectual and developmental disabilities to severe physical and cognitive problems. 

The most common type of trisomy is a condition calle...

March is dedicated to bringing awareness to our Kidneys! Kidneys play a critical role in our bodies. They are basically our bodies filtering system, helping to control water levels and eliminate waste through urine. Your Kidneys can also help keep your blood pressure in control, create red blood cells, and control levels of calcium and minerals. As you...

The Weekly Quote is New Every Single Week! Our Weekly Quote is special because Tatiana chooses it every week, along with an Awareness Quote!

Tatiana received a Bag on one of our Comfort Build-a-Bag visits . Since then a great friendship has formed, you can find her quotes to Inspire Your Week every week!

Tatiana now plays Snow White on ou...

At our most recent Cure Hunger Now Food Outreach we gave out 250 bags of food to people in our communities. Anyone is welcome to receive food at our outreaches, you do not have to live in Banning. In fact, 50 bag’s were delivered to the people of White Water thanks to volunteers Janet and Mike. All of our volunteers go out of their way to make sure the...

On Jan 21, we had our 119th Comfort Build-a-Bag visit. On these visits we take bags packed with various items for kids. Toys from our Christmas Toy Drive and Sparks of Love went into these bags and will continue throughout the year. Items ranged from Dolls to Art Sets to Soccer Balls—each bag is made to each child’s age and condition. Comfort Build-a-B...