I grew up in a home where it was often impossible to make ends meet. Food stamps and local food pantries were heavily relied on in my family. Still, there were times that even that assistance wasn’t quite enough to get us through, and there were days, sometimes weeks, where …
Read More »Girl Rising in Reno: Sharing the Power of Educating Girls Worldwide
Last Thursday, I was part of the effort to bring the movie Girl Rising to Reno. Girl Rising is a powerful film showcasing the strength of the human spirit, and the power of educating girls in impoverished countries to change the world. The evening was a prime example of everything …
Read More »“Girl Rising” – See it in Reno next week
Educate girls and change the world? Absolutely. “Girl Rising” is a documentary that’s been inspiring and impacting audiences across the country, and it’s coming to Reno on Thursday, June 6. Around the world, millions of girls face barriers to education that boys do not. And, yet, when you educate a girl, you …
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