Well Being Magazine

As we are putting the final touches on an issue, I find myself looking back over article topics that less than two months ago were mysteries to me and now are open books. That’s not to say that writing a story about a subject makes us experts, heaven forbid. We are thankful every day for the expert insights we get from seasoned professionals in the fields of healthcare, fitness, nutrition Read more »

Make a Year-round Impact

By Laura Walker, staff writer for Canopy Children’s Solutions Many nonprofit organizations see a surge in charitable giving around the holidays. The spirit of giving is at its peak during that time, but what about the rest of the year? Nonprofit organizations serve their missions all year long, which is why charitable giving is so important year-round. Start by choosing a charity whose mission is close to you. When identifying a prospective Read more »

Making a Difference in MS: The Good Samaritan Center

Bringing helping hands together The Good Samaritan Center has been assisting families and individuals in emergency situations for over 40 years. Through the years it has worked closely with other organizations such as churches and community groups, to form a “network of helping hands.” Good Sam’s secret to their success is knowing who to turn to for specific services and assistance and collaborating with their community partners to not only help Read more »

Counting Our Blessings

By Lana Turnbull As we start out a new year, it’s a good time to reflect on the year past and think about how we can make positive changes for the future. There’s the typical list of resolutions we want to accomplish, starting with getting in shape, losing some weight, spending more time with family and friends, and so on. These are all important goals to set, but did you ever Read more »