Stating the Obvious: Blood Donors Love to Do Good
Did you know that common traits among blood donors are a healthy lifestyle and the desire to good for others?
Sugar Land Community Advocate Lydia Bourg is a shining example. As an Advocate, she spreads the word about blood needs in Fort Bend County. But she doesn’t stop there.
During the holidays her group collects wrapping paper for a charity that gives gifts to underprivileged children. The Advocates also plan Christmas shopping excursions to benefit families referred by Fort Bend County Social Services.
Many in Lydia’s family, including her husband John, have battled with cancer. She faithfully supports the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
Blood recipient John, donning a cowboy hat, walks in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Cancer survivors, wearing purple shirts, lead the way as friends and family follow.
In the Houston area, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with organizations that make our city a better place to live. What are some of your favorite ways to get involved in your community?
If you’re reading this blog, you probably enjoy exploring social media sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. Below is a list of local nonprofits who invite you to interact with and support them online through sites like these. If you know of other nonprofit social media sites that belong on this list, feel free to leave a comment.
Nonprofit Social Media Web Sites in Houston
Blaffer Gallery
Facebook
MySpace
Twitter
Children’s Museum Houston
Facebook
Flickr Group
Twitter
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Teen Council
Facebook
Discovery Green
MySpace
Facebook
Twitter
Diverseworks
Facebook
MySpace
Twitter
Fresh Arts Coalition
Facebook
MySpace
Twitter
Goodwill Houston
Twitter
Hispanic Health Coalition
Facebook
Houston Arts Alliance
Blog
Facebook
Twitter
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Flickr Group
Houston Grand Opera
Blogs
Houston Humane Society
MySpace
Houston Public Library
Twitter
Flickr
Facebook
Houston Museum of Natural Science
BEYONDBones Blog
Flickr Group
Facebook
Houston Zoo
Houston Zoo Frog Blog
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
Facebook
MySpace
Literacy Advance of Houston
Facebook
MECA
MySpace
Neighborhood Centers Inc.
Twitter
Opera in the Heights
Facebook
Twitter
Orange Show
Facebook
Twitter
MySpace
PawsHouston
MySpace
Recipe for Success
The Dish Blog
Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP)
Facebook
MySpace
Twitter
Stages Theatre
MySpace
Theatre Under the Stars
TUTS Blog
Facebook
MySpace
Flickr
Writers in the Schools
A Poem a Day Blog
Facebook
Flickr
Twitter
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