Monthly Archives: January 2008

Children Can Help Too

Maybe I am just more aware these days, but over the past month I have been touched by so many news stories and personal experiences about children giving in incredible ways. On NBC Nightly news they highlighted a 3rd Grader who lead his class to raise ...

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Michelle Sussman Shares Underwear For Africa with Chicago Moms!

Michelle Sussman, is a free-lance writer for Chicago Parent Magazine. This past summer she contacted me about being included in an article she was writing on mom's who work from home. Michelle followed us on-line through the creation of Mothers Fighting For Others and was already a long time reader of Rocky's

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Update: Teen Pregnancy Shelter

It seems like a lifetime ago when I began the journey to open a home for pregnant teens. The Renewed Hope Center has had a slow start but things are looking up! So far, I have gotten my Board of Directors together, other than a treasurer. I have had ...

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Underwear For Africa in Uganda

I know many of you have collected some underwear for our Underwear For Africa Project. I found a contact who helps kids in Uganda. The organization is called The Stephen Shames Foundation. Check out the site and see the amazing things they are doing. I will be writing a post bout ...

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My Heart Hurts

My heart hurts for the country. My heart hurts for its people. My heart hurts for its future. I am talking about Kenya. The country erupted last week when the results of their elections were announced. You can read what has happened in Kenya and the violence that followed the election ...

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