The Sin City Siren’s ‘Mindful Giving’ List (2009 Edition)

Welcome to the annual charitable giving list for 2009! These are just some of the ways you can give back while indulging in the mass-consumer, gift orgy of the December holidays. And as always, I don’t get anything for posting this but a smile. There’s a lot on the list that hasn’t changed from last…

Shine a Light

Former CityLife Editor (and friend) Matt O’Brien is doing some amazing work with the homeless community living in the tunnels under Las Vegas. You may know of his book, Beneath the Neon, which explores this topic in great depth. (It’s even been featured on CNN’s AC360 and Dateline!) Recently, he has partnered with HELP of…

Free stuff

We’re undergoing some renovation, de-cluttering and fall cleaning around Siren HQ. I have some miscellaneous furniture that I would like to donate to a good cause. Unfortunately, Goodwill, Salvation Army and Safe Nest have not returned my calls. Another local, non-prof has flaked on pick-up. So now I’m opening it up for takers. The only…