By Dianne Anderson After paying rent, keeping food in the fridge and micro-budgeting, next comes the soaring utility bills after endless days of scorching heat. By then, school shopping is usually the last thing on the list. For families fortunate enough to have a home, even smaller supplies and a few new clothes can be ...

By Dianne Anderson Coming out of pocket for backpacks with supplies can run families anywhere from $50 to $100 at retail, and that’s a big ask for families already living paycheck to paycheck. But just the thought of getting something free is bringing out long lines locally and tens of thousands of families nationally, all ...

At a time when the need for community support is at an all-time high there are’nt enough places where those in need can turn. However, there are still a few local community organizations that are at the ready to answer the call.  The I Am Gifted Foundation recently hosted The Rush 2 Give Back School ...