Saturday, November 24, 2012
As we gather together with family and friends this holiday season to give thanks, it's also a great opportunity to give back.
As we gather together with family and friends this holiday season to give thanks, share memories and create priceless memories, it is also a great reminder of how much we have. And the perfect opportunity to give back. Whether you are looking to give back to an organization that has helped you or make a difference to someone who may have less than you, now is the time of the year to take a step back and reflect on the ways you can share your good fortune with others. Take a look around you at the organizations that are near and dear to your heart and help out. Give Blood According to the American Red Cross, the need for blood is constant. Every two seconds, someone in the United States need blood, and more than 44,000 blood donations are …
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Geek Squad agents are hitting the ground to assist those people and organizations providing disaster relief.
Editor's Note: The following is a Best Buy press release. We join the millions of people around the world whose thoughts and prayers are with those who have been impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The devastation is enormous and more than any one organization can solve – so we’d like to contribute to the many generous efforts by individuals, nonprofits and companies across the country. On behalf of our 170,000 employees worldwide, Best Buy is donating $200,000 of product and Geek Squad tech support services. Geek Squad Agents will be on the ground lending their unique expertise and support to nonprofits, schools and libraries delivering disaster relief to the region. Agents will have on-site charging and email stations, as well as mobile …
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Post offices in zip codes beginning in "554" are collecting toiletries for those in need.
The United States Postal Service has teamed up with *The Salvation Army to help those affected by the recent Duluth, MN floods. The Richfield Post Office, along with all post office locations within zip codes beginning in "554," are collecting basic hygiene products through Nov. 1. Many Duluth area residents have been displaced and are now facing homelessness, according to USPS flier for the collection. The flooding was declared a federal disaster. "We've found these are the items that people are really in need of this year," Mike LePree, a USPS executive board member, said at Minneapolis Area Chamber event last week. The travel or trial size items that are being accepted include: The items collected will be given directly to the local The…
