MOTHER’S DAY 2012 MARKS THE 1st ANNIVERSARY OF THE T.H. WOMEN’S HOUSE

Toni’s House enjoyed a lovely Mother’s Day, thanks to Women’s House resident Maria, who graciously prepared a luncheon to celebrate the ladies who are rebuilding their lives and the ladies who are helping them!  

The food was delicious, founder Monique Ellis prepared fresh strawberry lemonade, and each guest was greeted at the door with a flower by one of the gentlemen of the Men’s House - who also volunteered to serve the women on their special day! 

There were also a few speakers who shared their stories, in particular, Ms. Dee of WestCare. Stay tuned for a recap of her talk and some behind the scenes footage of the day!  

think-progress:

nilesarthur:

humanscalecities:

Garbology
Our Dirty Love Affair With Trash

This dude was great on Fresh Air.

Checked it out on Fresh Air last night and learned this crazy fact about how much we waste: The amount of plastic in the ocean (in pieces small enough to enter the food chain) is equivalent to the weight of 40 aircraft carriers. 

think-progress:

nilesarthur:

humanscalecities:

Garbology

Our Dirty Love Affair With Trash

This dude was great on Fresh Air.

Checked it out on Fresh Air last night and learned this crazy fact about how much we waste: The amount of plastic in the ocean (in pieces small enough to enter the food chain) is equivalent to the weight of 40 aircraft carriers. 

A Book Signing w. Vernon J. Davis

This Saturday, April 7th from 2 to 4pm at the Clark County Library on Flamingo and Maryland Parkway, published author and T.H. resident Vernon J. Davis Jr. will be doing a book signing event. He’ll be joined by other talented writers for the fun afternoon in the community. Please come out and support Vernon!

Toni’s House was the winner of the second bi-monthly Vegas SOUP Micro Grant! We  received $400.00 which we will use to help one of our residents with a hearing aide and towards our tree planting project. 

Above, T.H. Women’s House Manager Lashonda Bussie is featured with the other SOUP speakers and special guests. :) 

emeraldcityarts:

#trayvon
justbeingmizzle:

A sign infront of the Jewish store on Fairfax… #PeaceUnityProgress #JusticeForTrayvon (Taken with instagram)

emeraldcityarts:

#trayvon

justbeingmizzle:

A sign infront of the Jewish store on Fairfax… #PeaceUnityProgress #JusticeForTrayvon (Taken with instagram)

FACT: In 2011, California spent $9.6 billion on prisons, but just $5.7 billion on higher education.

think-progress:

California has built just one college campus since 1980, but it’s created 21 prisons. 

(Source: CNN)

life:

Here, five decades after the Freedom Riders put their lives on the line for dignity and equal rights, LIFE.com presents unpublished photos by Schutzer — images that chart the historic journey of King and the nation-changing movement he led, from the monuments of Washington to the streets, churches, and bus depots of the Deep South.
Unpublished: Martin Luther King Jr. and young Freedom Riders in Mongtomery, Alabma, in 1961.

life:

Here, five decades after the Freedom Riders put their lives on the line for dignity and equal rights, LIFE.com presents unpublished photos by Schutzer — images that chart the historic journey of King and the nation-changing movement he led, from the monuments of Washington to the streets, churches, and bus depots of the Deep South.

Unpublished: Martin Luther King Jr. and young Freedom Riders in Mongtomery, Alabma, in 1961.

Build a Greener Block (BABG) is a community of Las Vegans looking to take over an empty block in downtown Las Vegas on April 28th and 29th.  For this one weekend we’re transforming the block into a living community.  Instead of empty stores there will be a restaurant offering healthy food, a boutique, a café, flower shop.  We will have a dog park and fitness classes from yoga to an obstacle course for kids.  The streets will be lined with food stands and local farmers selling their vegetables.  There will be classes for all the family – from gardening and canning to learning how to make your own instrument.  And plenty of entertainment – bands street performers, comedians – you name it.  And we want to do it all in the most sustainable way possible– we will use solar power, biodegradable utensils.  Everything will be recycled and upcycled.  Why?  Because we want to show that when all of us come together as a community we can change our neighborhoods.  We can change our towns. We can change our cities.  We want to show that when we join our skills, talents, experiences and resources together we can create the kind of Las Vegas we all want to live in.  But we need your help to build a greener block here in Las Vegas. Donate a few dollars and join us  April 28 and 29 for all the fun.

Toni’s House is part of the movement. Join us! 

thenewrepublic:

Rochelle Gurstein on the Million Hoodie March“When the speechmaking ended and the chanting died down, a minister led the crowd in prayer and a middle-aged woman wearing a turquoise hoodie, who when Trayvon Martin’s mother was speaking had silently cried and I touched her shoulder, now held my hand.”- Rochelle Gurstein, Why Trayvon Martin’s Death Has Sparked a Call For DignityPhoto Courtesy of ABC News

thenewrepublic:

Rochelle Gurstein on the Million Hoodie March

“When the speechmaking ended and the chanting died down, a minister led the crowd in prayer and a middle-aged woman wearing a turquoise hoodie, who when Trayvon Martin’s mother was speaking had silently cried and I touched her shoulder, now held my hand.”

- Rochelle Gurstein, Why Trayvon Martin’s Death Has Sparked a Call For Dignity

Photo Courtesy of ABC News