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Some people have a more difficult time with the first day of school than others. I remember when I started preschool and kindergarten, I was terrified to be dropped off with complete strangers. However, I tried my best to keep my fears to myself. Then …
Every year, approximately 700,000 children in the United States alone are victims of child abuse and/or neglect. Even when these children are able to get out of these situations and get into a safe and proper home environment, the struggles of their past are still …
We all know that medical facilities are available in many countries. But the access to medical care isn’t just about having a hospital nearby; it’s also about being able to afford treatment, let alone, actually having transportation to the hospital in order to get such. …
Sometimes life throws surprises at us. With the luck of a draw, we may come across a hundred dollar bill on the ground. On a bad day, we may end up in a fender bender collision. That’s just how life works: you have the best …
Do you ever stop to question your luck when you think, “Yes, I finally have leftover money in my pocket after paying the bills!” only to be hit with a costly repair? Maybe your water heater started acting up, or your transmission just went out …
Many of us complain about the colder weather this time of year. Meanwhile, thousands of homeless animals roam around without a warm place to shelter themselves from the same harsh elements we’re lucky enough to be able to avoid. A man in Ogden, Utah is …
There are many things we place value on in life: getting an education, bringing home enough money to pay all the bills, getting married, and starting a family. However, not everyone has the same idea of what’s important in life. Some people may even share …
Although forests make up approximately 30% of all land on Earth, their disappearance is occurring at a rapid rate. In fact, between 1990 and 2016 alone, 1.3 million square kilometers of forests were removed by man. This means animals’ habitats are destroyed, certain species may …
Often, we don’t take the time to truly honor our soldiers. While we might verbally thank them for serving our country, no matter how much we thank them, it never feels like enough. For a man and his son who were visiting a fast food …
Did you know that the average cost of a motorized wheelchair starts at approximately $1,500 and can cost up to a whopping $40,000? That’s a hefty chunk of cash that most people aren’t just able to whip out of their bank account. Although insurance usually …