“Fun Facts! Here are our top 10 reasons why we love and support military families!

Their sense of humor, they’re passionate, they’re strong, they’re always helping one another, they’re resilient, military spouses are supportive and strong, military children are brave and adaptable (on average, they change schools 6-8 times over the course of their parents military career), other family members are supportive and open their homes during deployment, they are proud of their loved ones for serving our country, they are hopeful”

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“The Foundation for Living Beauty was founded in 2005 with the goal of providing supportive services to women along their cancer journey. At that time, Living Beauty’s founder Amie Satchu was running an internationally distributed hair care company specializing in wigs and hair extensions. Wanting to do something to give back to the women with cancer who bought her products, she decided to launch a non-profit that would provide her beauty products and makeovers to women living with cancer. In the midst of incorporating the nonprofit organization, Amie’s own mother Joni Petersen was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. With her mother as the driving force, The Foundation for Living Beauty was born and Amie’s mission to provide emotional and physical support to women with cancer became her central focus and passion.

Although the Foundation’s original intent was to focus on “look good, feel good” events, it rapidly became much more, meeting the complex emotional and physical needs of women cancer patients, called “Living Beauties.” Through its holistic approach, The Foundation educates, uplifts and empowers women along their cancer journey. It has grown primarily through word-of-mouth recommendations, making the organic relationships shared by its Living Beauties one of its unique strengths. Through Joni’s personal journey, a social worker herself, the organization has learned the value and importance of creating a strong support system for the women it serves and understands how that support can impact their quality of life and health outcomes.

Currently providing services to more than 450 women, The Foundation for Living Beauty provides a myriad of events, support services and resources to any woman on the cancer journey, whether newly diagnosed, in mid treatment or beyond.”

Click here to learn more about other 2020 recipients.

Spotlight Story from Beauty Bus

JANET WILSON • VOLUNTEER

“The main thing is making people feel better. It makes my day.”

Janet Wilson regularly volunteers her time to give manicures to Beauty Bus clients. “You really enjoy the one-on-one time It’s so appreciate and so needed. And it makes you feel good!” Janet was one of the first Beauty Bus volunteers and has served clients both at Pop-Up Salons as well as during in-home visits. “I’m so blessed to be able to give back and still have the empathy and the strength to do it.”

The time she spends with the in-home clients she sees on a regular basis goes beyond simply providing beauty services. “You develop a relationship,” she says, explaining that clients can come to feel like family. “I love bringing smiles to people’s faces and giving a little bit of beauty to make someone’s day. It’s all about making clients feel great about how they look. And that makes you feel great!”

American Youth Symphony received a grant for their share a stand program. They have several videos prepared to help students continue learning from afar. Watch this one here!

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The Teacher’s Fund awarded Ms. Schroeder a monitor and speaker that has allowed her to connect with her class on a three times larger scale, hear each other clearly, and have many more educational field trips. Promoting the cycle of giving, Ms. Shroeder was able to support local museums with memberships. She shares, “It’s a win-win for all!”

Click here to learn more about Teacher’s Fund.

Although being together is still a challenge Sharefest has worked with local partners to find ways to support nonprofits on the frontline of the crisis.  The great this about workday from afar is that there is no official end! We can keep giving and serving our community all year long!

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Hero Elementary Day! Watch this recap of their latest event!

Click here to learn more about The Friends of the Children’s Museum at La Habra.

Strength in Support received a grant for their Three Pillars of Support program.  Funds will be used to offset direct program expenses including technology upgrades for virtual meetings and workshops, PPE and sanitizing equipment as well as salary support for their therapists and staff.  Over 300 people will be served through mental health services, mentoring and workshops.  The mission of Strength in Support is to provide mental health services to military personnel, veterans and their families, including individual and family therapy, mentorship and education to address all areas of our heroes’ wellbeing. Their vision is for every service man, service woman, veteran and their family members to have the mental health services, resources and support they need and deserve.  Strength in Support received a grant from the Leo Buscaglia Foundation in 2018.