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Recap: Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25 and was the strongest hurricane to hit Texas in more than 50 years. The storm killed 77 people. Harvey also…
Recap: Hurricanes Irma and Maria
Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida on Sept. 10 as a Category 3 storm after leaving a trail of destruction through the Caribbean, including significant…
Superheroes Unite to Protect the Future of Children Diagnosed with Cancer
“Your child has cancer” – it’s the worst news a parent can hear. For some families, this heartbreaking news comes just months after their son’s…
The Marfan Foundation Helps Baby Andy Progress Through His Journey With Neonatal Marfan Syndrome
Our lives changed significantly in September 2016 when we welcomed our precious baby Anderson “Andy” James to the world. Before his arrival, we had never…
Reading Is Still Fundamental
There is a significant and cyclical literacy crisis facing America today and it begins with our children. 34 percent of children entering kindergarten lack the…
On #GivingTuesday Give the Gift of Sight
This #GivingTuesday Orbis encourages supporters to give the gift of sight by participating in our matching challenge. One of our generous donors has agreed to…
Be a #DreamMaker this #GivingTuesday
Many of our greatest memories are made with the children in our lives, whether it be our children, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren, center around the holidays;…
Tackling Poverty in Appalachia
Those living in poverty in Eastern Kentucky, and Central Appalachia generally, deal with chronic and serious challenges. Much progress has been made in tackling poverty…
Helping Children in the Classroom to Dream Big through Workplace Giving
At the beginning of every school year, many eager children sit in the front of the classroom armed with No. 2 pencils, wide-ruled paper and…
Louisville-based Texas Roadhouse Teams-up with Christian Appalachian Project to Impact Lives of Children and Families in Appalachia
Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is a nonprofit, interdenominational organization in Appalachia committed to serving people in need through self-help human service programs. They are creating…
Be a #GivingTuesday CUREsader
Today, and every single day, 43 families will hear the devastating news that no parent should hear: their child has cancer. At CureSearch, it is…
How Much is Enough to Make a Difference When Donating?
While it often feels like one individual’s actions doesn’t have an impact on the big picture, the truth is that we all have the power…