As I reached for a warmer blanket for the bed this week, I was reminded that in no time we’ll be getting ready for roast beast (of the meat or non-meat varieties) on Thanksgiving. And when I think about Thanksgiving, I think about The Sin City Siren’s annual Mindful Giving list. Like last year, I’m…
So, it’s October and as if there wasn’t already enough going on with Domestic Violence Awareness month, Halloween, and early Christmas stuff already creeping into stores the American consumer landscape has also gone all rose-colored, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. But just what are we getting out of “Pinktober” anyway? And does it…
I have wonderful news to share! The coloring book and crayon drive for kids on chemo was a tremendous success! As you know, friends and fans donated 50 books and boxes of crayons. But I am happy to report that is a drop in the bucket of the total amount collected: 700 books and 400…
Thank you to everyone who donated coloring books and crayons! As you might recall, these goodies are going to kids who are undergoing chemo treatments. It’s just a little something to make their time at the hospital a little less, well, gray. Through the generosity of many friends, including members of Northwest Community Church, I…
Here’s something easy you can do to feel good this week. Why not pick up a new coloring book and box of crayons (or 5 or 12 or…) and donate them to local kids receiving chemo? Carolyn Hayes Uber, President of Stephens Press here in town, is doing a drive to get coloring books and…
How the time flies! The Sin City Siren turns 4 years-old a week from today, on May 6. And my traditional way of celebrating is to do something charitable or meaningful for the community. After all, that’s the reason I founded The Siren, to make a difference in the community. In the past I’ve organized…
Oh, Sin City Siren readers and supporters, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways! Well, so far, I love you 130 ways… or rather, I love that you have donated $130 to the National Abortion Funds Bowlathon fundraiser! You’ve helped me blow out my goal of $100 and in record time —…
The Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth has sent out a call for an immediate need for gift cards (Target, Kmart, etc) and prepaid calling cards. The gift cards are used by the youth to purchase clothing, food and other necessities while the calling cards are used so that clients can keep in touch with potential…
Wanted to pass along this info. It’s for a good cause, rebuilding the Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada after it was heavily damaged by a fire. The organization is holding a bowling fundraiser (full details here Great Balls of Fire Bowl-a-Thon) and info below: CCC Bowl-a-Thon: Great Balls of Fire! When: Sunday, January 23…
I’m really torn about the news that Susan G. Komen for the Cure is spending a lot of time and money hunting down any organization who uses the phrase “For the Cure” to raise money and/or awareness for breast cancer research. Because Cupcakes for a Cure is such big competition in the same goal to…
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