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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Teens Bring Dance to Seniors



"They're not too old, and it's not something they can't do. This is good for their physical and mental health." -- Sarah Ludington, who developed the nonprofit, Dance2Heal.

Teen Dancers Get Seniors on their Feet was published in the San Diego Union Tribune on Aug. 26, 2016.

Dance2Heal

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

A Drive to Help



Sue Chambers has helped many worthwhile causes in San Diego, including the Rancho San Diego Library. Volunteer Has a Head for Numbers, A Heart for Helping was published in the San Diego Union Tribune on August, 23, 2016.

Jobs!



Circle K has applications open for "In-Store Customer Service, Store Manager, and Office and Field positions.

Target is hiring. Check out their info online.

Best Buy has seasonal, part-time, and entry-level positions in San Diego. Search for positions and apply online.

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Olympian Shows Compassion For Boy



There were a lot of exciting moments at the Rio Games, but none made a bigger impact than this gesture by Piotr Malachowski. Read why he is a real Olympic hero in the truest sense of the word.

Nikita Krishnan Helps Animals



I never was able to have pets of my own, so this is my way of being around animals. When I go to college, I plan to take my nonprofit with me and help animals wherever I go.” -- Nikita Krishnan.

Teen's Ingenuity Gets Animals Back on their Feet appeared in the San Diego Union Tribune on Aug. 16, 2016.

http://www.creaturecomfortandcare.org/

https://houndsavers.org/

http://www.thelivingcoast.org/




Saturday, August 20, 2016

Office Essentials Bundle from Best Buy



For a limited time, Best Buy has an Office Essentials Bundle: Office 365 Personal, Kaspersky Internet Security, and Wireless Mouse for $49.99 (regular $149.97)


Sunday, August 14, 2016

Breaking New Ground


"I've Learned this myself: Go out and do it because you love it. Don't do it to prove somebody wrong because 'I'm a female and I need to make a statement.' Just go out and do the job because it's something that you want to do." -- Sarah Thomas, the NFL's first female official.

NFL's Lone Female Official in Position to Inspire appeared in the San Diego Union Tribune on August 11, 2016.

Panera Bread job openings


The Panera Bread in Coronado has a sign in front of its store that indicates they are hiring. The store is at 980 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118. (619) 437-4288.

There are also openings at other locations including Downtown at 225 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101.

Info about job openings at Panera

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Helping children as foster parents

 
Foster kids always had a special place in my heart. They’re innocents caught up in an adult struggle they have nothing to do with. It grabs your heart because they need you so much. It becomes your mission to help them.” -- Foster parent, Susan Kurtik
Senior Couple Step Up As Foster Parents was published in the San Diego Union Tribune on August 8, 2016.
 

Monday, August 1, 2016

Burrito Boyz



"It was fun giving back to the (homeless) community. They deserve respect from us. They're people just like us, and they deserve the best." -- Alec Johnson, original member of Burrito Boyz.

Charity Cooks Up Milestone was published in the San Diego Union Tribune on August 1, 2016.

Burrito Boyz