#Makeitbrighter Project

"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared."

-Buddha 

We can all be the voice of positive change and encouragement. It starts with you, in your own community. The #makeitbrighter project's goal is just that; to spread positive encouragement and acceptance to each and every person no matter your race, religion, sexual orientation and beliefs. It is a challenge to open your heart and mind to each other's differences and embrace what makes us unique. Together we are stronger. 

For the fourth quarter of 2024 please help us support

Anthony's Circle
In their own words...
"Increasingly concerned by the state's neglect and lack of understanding of the challenges youth in foster care face as they navigate the public school system, the founders of Anthony’s Circle were driven to find solutions to improve the alarmingly low high school graduation rate among this group of students.

We seek to establish and provide funding of $1M for two years to implement a pilot project, blending school-based programming with partner support. Through this program, we aim to track towards reaching a 75% high school graduation rate amongst youth in foster care.

Of the more than 8,640 Oregon youth who experience foster care, only 42% graduate from high school.

Their solution is to implement a full-time Educational Navigator in state middle and high schools dedicated to guiding and supporting youth in foster care through an educational program and facilitating the learning of life skills on a consistent basis. Through this work, we will help build healthy, productive adults and leaders in our communities."

 

Shop the limited edition #makeitbrighter scent, Gingerbread, and we'll donate $5 from each purpose to their efforts!

Learn more about Anthony's Circle by visiting their website:

https://www.anthonyscircle.org/

CHALLENGE YOURSELF! 

Think about the concept of emotional net gain. Will the interaction, conversation or action you're about to engage in make you happier? Will you have a positive emotional net gain in the end?  Personal happiness radiates and spreads like wildfire. The happier we are with ourselves, the happier those around us will be. And who wouldn't want a happier world?