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ACT NOW: Congress Weakens USDA’s Plan To Improve School Meals

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Congress Weakens USDA’s Plan To Improve School Meals By: Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Project Take Action Now It’s a stark reality: today’s kids may be the first generation in our nation’s history to actually live sicker, shorter lives than their parents. Today, one in three kids is overweight or obese and more likely to suffer from diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and other long-term chronic illnesses. Reversing this trend will not be easy, but it is doable. And ensuring that schools serve or sell healthy foods is a good place to start, given that many children consume more than … Continue reading ACT NOW: Congress Weakens USDA’s Plan To Improve School Meals

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ACT NOW: Speaker Boehner: We The People Urge You To Repudiate Destructive Rhetoric!

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We are White; We are Black; We are Multi-ethnic; We are Hispanic; We are Asian; We are straight; We are lesbian; We are gay; We are blue and white collard workers; We are northern; We are southern; We are western; We are mid-western; We are atheist; We are agnostic; We are Muslim; We are Jewish; We are Christian; and WE THE PEOPLE are fed up with the destructive actions and vile rhetoric in the Republican party. Are you really fed up? Are you horrified at the blatant expression of racism expressed by this current brand of Republicans? Then take a … Continue reading ACT NOW: Speaker Boehner: We The People Urge You To Repudiate Destructive Rhetoric!

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Reflect Now: Juicing Will Help Prevent Childhood Obesity

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents. Childhood obesity has many immediate and long-term health effects. The solution? Well…part of the solution is juicing! If you make sure your child gets proper exercise, eliminate junk food and increase your raw vegetables, fruits, nuts, and beans you will see a difference in attitude, energy, and BMI. Besides, parents may want to think about building a good eating foundation from birth to 16. Why you may ask? That way from 16 to adulthood your child will only … Continue reading Reflect Now: Juicing Will Help Prevent Childhood Obesity

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Reflect Now: Stephen McDow Volunteers 555 Hours At Open Table

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Life is a journey that has twists and turns. As many of you know I found Open Table in order to give back to society. I’m pleased to say that I’ve volunteered 555 hours at Open Table and have no plans on stopping. Serving those in need in Massachusetts has been a spiritually rewarding experience.  Dr. Cornell West of The Poverty Tour says: You can’t lead people unless you love people and you can’t save people unless you serve people. What is the depth of your love and quality of your service for people, specifically poor people? My love for people … Continue reading Reflect Now: Stephen McDow Volunteers 555 Hours At Open Table

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ACT NOW: Support Stephen McDow’s Efforts To Raise Money For Ride For Food

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Can you believe it? I’m helping Open Table raise money for our program by participating in Ride For Food on September 15, 2013. All money raised will help Open Table better serve their guests who are experiencing hardship. Any donation you can make will be appreciated. I have set a goal of $1,000. Thanks to a generous financial backer I will join Team Open Table at 7:30 am on the campus of the Noble and Greenough School. I’ve personally committed to 12 miles. Your support is encouraged and appreciated in advance. Together, we can make an impact in the lives of … Continue reading ACT NOW: Support Stephen McDow’s Efforts To Raise Money For Ride For Food

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ACT NOW: Please Help Pastor Dave Owens Raise Money To Replace Embassy Church DC’s 45 Year Old HVAC & Furnace

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Friends, Please help my friend Pastor Dave Owens of Embassy Church DC raise money to replace his 45 year old HVAC and furnace. Pastor Dave is a humble and mighty warrior in the church, and a man I am proud to consider a friend. Seven years ago, when my oldest son was 2 years old, Rebecca and I came across Embassy Church DC while searching for multicultural churches within Washington, District of Columbia’s city limits. Upon the first visit, I recall a noticeably warm and homelike feel to the church. Everyone greeted and hugged us, as if we were old … Continue reading ACT NOW: Please Help Pastor Dave Owens Raise Money To Replace Embassy Church DC’s 45 Year Old HVAC & Furnace

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Serve Now: Never Forget Millions In South Sudan Are Homeless!

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An estimated 1.5 million people have been uprooted in fighting that started with a political impasse in mid-December 2013 between President Salva Kiir and former Vice-President Riek Machar. The conflict also sent nearly 100,000 civilians fleeing to UN bases around the country. UN Mission South Sudan At least 40,000 people who fled fighting in South Sudan are staying in horrific conditions at a UN camp. Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) “Being a father is always about being able to provide for your son, sending him to school or a good hospital if he needs it.  But how can you say you’re … Continue reading Serve Now: Never Forget Millions In South Sudan Are Homeless!