Earth Day Vehicles

If you can afford a new car and help the planet at the same time, here are some options from U.S. News and World Reports and the San Diego Union Tribune:

Best Hybrids and Electrics

Top 10 Gas/Electric Hybrids

Top 5 Electric Vehicles

Robotic Legs for Paralyzed Vet

“There’s a huge quality-of-life component to being able to stand, to be at eye level with your friends and family and people in the community.” -- VA Physical Therapist John Colaneri

Paralyzed Vet Gets First Robotic Legs from San Diego VA appeared in the San Diego Union Tribune on April 20, 2017.

Prom Gowns for Girls in Need

"It was like, what am I supposed to do? It's so expensive to buy a dress. It was hard to decide whether or not I should go." -- Trang Huynh on whether to attend a friend's prom at Crawford H.S. after missing her own.

Gown Giveaway Lets Teens Shine on their Prom Night appeared in the San Diego Union Tribune on April 22, 2017.

http://princessproject.org/

Financial Literacy

"Student loans are now higher than credit cards and automobile loans combined" -- Jim Chilton, CEO of the nonprofit, Society for Financial Awareness

The Worm in the Apple: Public Education Without Financial Literacy was published in the San Diego Union Tribune on April 23, 2017


" . . . our country spends first, saves last, and makes decisions in a ready-fire-aim mentality." -- Jim Chilton, CEO of Society for Financial Awareness

Saying "No" or "Not Now" Could be a Life-Changer appeared in the San Diego Union Tribune on April 9, 2017.


http://www.sofausa.org/

Hope for Homeless?

Homelessness is getting worse in San Diego: unsheltered chronically homeless increased from 1,087 in 2016 to 1750 in 2017. As Government Saunters, Homeless Crisis Accelerates was published in the San Diego Union Tribune on April 23, 2017.

Homeless Up 5% in the County, Skyrockets Downtown appeared in San Diego Union Tribune on April 21, 2017

“There’s got to be a remedy; something’s got to be done. This is like the Great Depression.” -- Juanita Broughman, 11 years homeless in East Village. Lots of Talk for Homeless, Verging on Action was published in the San Diego Union Tribune on April 9, 2017. 

Save at Target

If you shop at Target, there are some particular ways to save every time you go. One of these is that wall-facing endcaps often have discounted items, so check these before the main aisles. 10 Easy Tricks to Save Even More Money at Target appeared on MSN Lifestyle.

Kindness Personified

Two years ago, Eugene Yoon quit his job to help a paralyzed stranger named Arthur Renowitzky to walk again. Now he is helping a family in poverty sustain themselves in dignity. Man Proves, Once Again, That Kindness Can Be A Calling appeared in MSN News.

https://kinlovgra.com/?ftag=MSF0951a18

Broke to Rich

CNBC reporter Kathleen Elkins saved over $1000 in two months. Find out how in 6 Smart Ways to Save Your Money.

Tom Corley has researched millionaires and he suggests adopting 5 habits to improve your finances. 5 Things To Do In 2017 If You Want to Get Rich appeared on CNBC. 

Homeless Solutions

"Bravo to them for being bold. Let's not just take tiny nibbles at this problem but try to get to the heart of it." -- Steve Russell, executive director of the San Diego Housing Federation on Father Joe's plan to help the homeless. Solution for Tented Homeless? $531 Million for 2000 Homes Proposed by Father Joe's appeared in the San Diego Union Tribune on March 30, 2017.

http://my.neighbor.org/


“They gave us a chance and let us in, they saw hope in us. It felt unbelievable to think there was someone who had hope for us.” -- Robert Zendejas, on receiving help for his homeless family. Chula Vista Homeless Get Day to Reconnect With Community was published in the San Diego Union Tribune on March 28, 2017.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1291642367590132/

Veteran Tells About The Costs of War

Stuart Hunt is a veteran of WWII and the Korean War, so he knows better than most people about the costs of war. In this video, he reminds us all about the consequences of going to war. The video is brought to you by the San Diego Union Tribune.