Writing for the Common Good
The Arthritis Foundation is a cause near to my heart. When I was 18 years old I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. If I had a penny for every time I was told that I was too young to get arthritis I personally could fund the cure for this horrible disease. And yes, kids can... Continue Reading →
I love that for this year’s banned book week I am in Florida. I’m proud to say that I love and read banned books. The below picture shows SOME of the banned books I own and have read. As a person who studied literature and history in college, I don’t believe that any book should... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was a true testament to the state of the nonprofit sector as federal funding has been drastically slashed. I went to a county of board supervisor meeting to review agenda items for the county’s budget for next fiscal year. The agenda was nearly 44 pages long with the vast majority of it being a... Continue Reading →
As I watch the fires destroy LA my heart breaks and I feel so powerless to help. Through my church I was able to donate some items but I still felt like I was doing nothing. Until I saw all the items the church had collected from the community. It was inspiring to see people... Continue Reading →
Today I spent the morning cleaning up trash with the South Bay Clean Creek Coalition for Earth Day. It served as a reminder that no efforts to help the earth and nature go to waste. Through the efforts of SBCCC over the years, salmon have been slowly returning to the area. Every piece of trash... Continue Reading →
For many, the 4th of July is a day to celebrate being free. But for many it is a hard day to celebrate because they do not feel free, even today. In 1776, it was only white men that were truly free. For many, the 4th of July really doesn’t mean freedom. For example: Women... Continue Reading →
How I am observing Juneteenth this year: supporting, learning and donating.
Let’s get cozy and talk about mental health! May is Mental Health Awareness month. Even though the month is ending, caring for your mental health is a 24/7 thing. It can’t be contained into just one month. You need to care for your mental health just like you care for your physical health. I have... Continue Reading →
I wore red today because May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). It’s estimated that four out of five Native women experience some form of violence in their lifetime. Native women also face murder rates more than 10 times the national average. (Veterans Affairs). I... Continue Reading →
Today (March 14) is Equal Pay Day. Each year a day is dedicated "to raise awareness around and combat the impact of pay inequities" (AAUW). "Equal Pay Day 2023 is on March 14 and marks the current state of the gender pay gap: 84% for full-time workers and 77% for all workers (including part-time and... Continue Reading →
Caroline Evans 