(NC)—When 25-year-old Mariatu Kamara started speaking, her voice was faint. People leaned forward in their seats, straining to hear her words. Though she has told her story many times, it still takes her some effort to get started. Mariatu is a survivor of the brutal civil war in Sierra Leone. At the age of 12, [...]

(NC)—What do your children wish for this holiday season? You’d probably be surprised if they asked for clean water, education, and at least one meal a day. But children in developing countries would like nothing more than these basic essentials we often take for granted. Two-time Olympic champion Catriona Le May Doan experienced this reality [...]

(ARA) – The holiday season is an important time of year to celebrate with loved ones and show them how much you care. It is also a great opportunity to help those in need by considering gifts that give back and help those in need. Your gifts can do more than make you and your [...]

(ARA) – Gift cards will be the most requested gift this year, with nearly 55 percent of consumers reporting they would like to receive a gift card this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. Each year, 70 percent of consumers purchase a gift card as a holiday gift and for the fifth year [...]