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Giving Back

Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry
Campaign to End Childhood Hunger in America
Ever have a cracker and mustard sandwich for lunch or crushed saltines in water for cereal? More than 16 million children live in homes that struggle to put food on the table. That is One in Five American children! Nearly 18 million children live [...]

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Last week I shared My Mission to Stop Hunger in America and about Unilever’s Cross Off Hunger initiative to donate two million meals to families in need. Unilever is involved with Feeding America (as part of their sustainable living goal to help one billion people improve their health and well-being). I shared how the Face [...]

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December 10, 2012

Cross Off Hunger During the Holidays w/Unilever #BetterTogether

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

My Mission to Stop Hunger in America
I am fortunate today. I have a home, some money in the bank and plenty of good food. Not all Americans are so blessed. I was not always so blessed. Most of you know that I am passionate about, and dedicated to, solving the hunger crisis in our country. [...]

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Champions for Kids Dial Into Giving SIMPLE Service Project
I was given the opportunity to work on a Dial Into Giving simple service project with the Champions for Kids organization. I accepted with great enthusiasm as helping children who cannot help themselves is one of my great passions. CFK is an organization that has a mission [...]

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Did you know according to the U.S. Census Bureau, one in five children in America cannot count on getting enough to eat each day? Today, one in six Americans struggles with hunger!

The Face of Hunger in American Has Changed!

To do their part, Bruegger’s Bagels kicked off a month-long campaign on September 4 to support Share [...]

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January 29, 2012

My Service Project for Abbott Champions for Kids #AbbottCFK

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

You know my passion is to abate hunger in America. I am committed to doing everything I can to see that no person goes without food…no one. Please read my first post all about the Abbott Champions for Kids mission as it aligns with mine ~ to help hungry children in communities across our country. [...]

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Abbott Champions for Kids mission is simple ~ to help hungry children in communities across the country. This month Abbott Nutrition Pack A Snack program is in full swing. I am asking every reader to get involved, educate yourself, share that knowledge and then give from your heart. Become One of Millions!!!

Shocking…Heartbreaking…Truth
More than 16 million [...]

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Kiss a Pig Find a Cure for Diabetes #cBias

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Support The Community of Brave Women! #BraveWoman

Take the Pledge in Support of the Community of Brave Women!
Leaving a life of domestic violence is a series of moment-by-moment decisions requiring brave choices and bold actions. It can be hard to believe in ourselves when we have been beaten down by circumstance. This cause is very close to my heart and I encourage [...]

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Brave Woman Cause Campaign ~ Leaving a Life of Domestic Violence #BraveWoman

Welcome to the Community of Brave Women!
Leaving a life of domestic violence is a series of moment-by-moment decisions requiring brave choices and bold actions. It can be hard to believe in yourself when you have been beaten down by circumstance and a power player. This cause is very close to my heart. Do not judge [...]

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Disney Champions for Kids Stocking Stuffer Celebration with Collective Bias

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As a family, we always make it a point to give back throughout the year. This holiday season I am very excited to add a new tradition as we participate in Champions for Kids SIMPLE Service Project for December – Disney/CFK Stocking Stuffer Celebration with Collective Bias
I chose to create a stocking for a child [...]

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Giving Back with Milk-Bone® Dog Treats Puppy Prep Kit #ILoveMyk9

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Adopt a Pet This Holiday
We are dog (and cat) lovers in this house!!! Our pets are a cherished member of our family. We treasure every moment we spend with them.We encourage you to visit your local animal shelter to rescue a great puppy this Christmas. You will be glad you did.
We also love to give [...]

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Christmas Reflections and Traditions…Disney Champions for Kids #DisneyCFK

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This year I started reflecting on our family holiday traditions early. As a family, we always make it a point to give back each year. We have some tried and true family giving traditions I share below. And this year I am very excited to add a new tradition as we participate in #Disney/CFK Stocking [...]

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gratitude woven into your life like a tapestry ~ DIY acorn banner printable

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Oh how powerful gratitude is…I am proof of that statement.

This time last week I was a mess…emotionally, spiritually, financially. What a difference a week makes or even a moment in time. Gratitude is perhaps the most powerful of all feelings as it can manifest greatness even among ashes. Being grateful for what you have instead [...]

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