So You Want to Save the World: Starting your own nonprofit, Part 2 of 2

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Many people want to put their passion to work by serving others.  You might want to channel that passion into a specific effort that helps others through nonprofit work.  In part one of this series, I shared some of the important tasks central to starting a nonprofit. Specifically, bring in key players to help determine […]

So You Want to Save the World: Starting your own nonprofit, Part 1 of 2

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Many of us strive to make the world a better place.  Some do it through simple random acts of kindness.  Others support their favorite causes through their volunteer efforts and monetary donations.  Sometimes your passion for a cause is so strong, you want to take a lead role in the action. Your immediate reaction might […]

Enough with the germs, Richmond!

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Chances are the topic of this article is going to hit home with many of the Richmond parents out there.  That’s right, I’m talking about germs.  WHAT IS UP with the insanely disproportionate amount of germs out there this winter?  Strep throat, stomach bug, high fevers, it seems like every week my kids are battling […]

Rare Life Courage Award Goes to Rachel Reynolds: She Rocks

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We already know about the great work Rachel Reynolds does through CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation. Now, she has been recognized for her outstanding work and commitment to this important cause for children. Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has named Rachel as the winner of the 2012 Rare Life Courage Award.  Eagle Rare will donate […]

Join us at Comedy Sportz: Laugh and Raise Dough for a CJStuf.org

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We all need a good laugh, right? Bring the kiddos and come out to see Richmondmom.com and Rachel & Roger Reynolds of CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation doing some improv (read: being silly for a great cause). Comedy Sportz is providing the venue for this super-fun and easy way to raise funds for needy families. CJStuf.Org […]

Enter your Richmond kid’s artwork to win big at CJStuf.org

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We at Richmondmom.com are big fans of The CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation, where families enduring an illness are granted funds to help them in their time of need. A great way to get your Richmond kid involved in fundraising is to enter their artwork for their 2011 Art Auction to help build up these funds […]