Jul 26, 2022
Leading Support for the Nation’s Veterans
Every other year, the Vietnam Veterans Association (VVA) hosts a National Leadership Conference to help it better support #veterans. This year, VVA will invite members from its more than 650 local chapters nationwide to the summit, set for Aug. 9–13 in Greenville, S.C. While VVA was launched by and for #Vietnam veterans, the association’s motto […]
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Jul 12, 2022
Celebrate National Give Something Away Day
July 15 is a day that makes an official acknowledgement that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure — National Give Something Away Day. Established in 2015 by Linda Eaton Hall-Fulcher to encourage generosity, the day promotes #giving selflessly, mindful consumerism and #sustainability. It’s a great incentive to #declutter and redistribute anything that you no […]
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Jun 29, 2022
What We Celebrate When We Celebrate Independence Day
Heading into the July 4 weekend, you’re probably getting ready to fly the flag, have a cookout or watch a parade and pyrotechnic display. But it’s also a good time to reflect on what we celebrate when we celebrate #Independence Day. The Second Continental Congress approved a resolution of independence on July 2, 1776, but […]
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Jun 14, 2022
Garage Sale, Giveaway or Garbage
As peak #garage #sale season begins, it’s time to start thinking about the many things in your home that you don’t really need. Some of those items may be worth money to your neighbors — money you that could spend on an experience such as a #summer #vacation. Before you decide to host a garage […]
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May 31, 2022
Veterans Put the ‘Fun’ in Fundraiser
Regular followers of The Organizing Blog know that #donations of used clothing and household goods to ClothingDonations.org go toward programs that help #veterans pay for food, housing, health care and other necessities. But did you know that Vietnam Veterans of America’s local chapters throughout the country also host #fundraisers that get veterans more involved with […]
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