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I got a Green House Call from Rising Sun Center for Opportunity last week, and I still can't get over the fact that the whole thing was free! Founded in 1994 as Rising Sun Energy Center in Santa Cruz and now headquartered in Oakland, California, the mission of Rising Sun Center for Opportunity is "building career pathways for economic equity and climate http://www.heymissk.com/2026/07/feel-good-friday-rising-sun-center-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-5957925774042326207Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-07-03T09:00:00.114-07:00Brennan Center for JusticeequalityFeel Good Fridayjusticevoting rightsTomorrow, America turns 250, and it felt like the right week to spotlight an organization working to make sure that milestone still stands for something: the Brennan Center for Justice. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in New York City, the mission of the Brennan Center for Justice is "to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal http://www.heymissk.com/2026/07/feel-good-friday-brennan-center-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-5142971832505349655Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-06-26T09:00:00.118-07:00CenterLinkcommunityFeel Good FridayLGBTQLGBTQ centerJune is Pride Month, and what better way to close out the celebration than by spotlighting CenterLink, an organization working quietly behind the scenes to make sure LGBTQ+ community centers across the country can keep their doors open. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, their mission is explained on their website, "CenterLink strengthens, supports, and connects LGBTQ http://www.heymissk.com/2026/06/feel-good-friday-centerlink.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-2561095918671085100Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-06-19T09:00:00.112-07:00artscultureeconomic developmenteducationEmancipation Park ConservancyFeel Good FridayhealthhistoryJuneteenthwellnessToday is Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and free the last enslaved people in the country. Today’s organization, the Emancipation Park Conservancy exists to honor that moment every day. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the mission of the Emancipation Park http://www.heymissk.com/2026/06/feel-good-friday-emancipation-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-4563378292843674349Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-06-12T09:00:00.116-07:00educationFeel Good FridayLambda Legallegal advocacyLGBTQJune is Pride Month, and today I'm highlighting Lambda Legal, an organization that has spent more than five decades in courtrooms across the country fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in New York City, the mission of Lambda Legal is "to achieve the full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people and all persons living with HIV through impact litigation, http://www.heymissk.com/2026/06/feel-good-friday-lambda-legal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-7249495934555252158Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-06-05T09:00:00.115-07:00communityconservationcultureFeel Good FridayhikingLatino OutdoorsmentoringNational Great Outdoors MonthJune is National Great Outdoors Month, and there's no better time to celebrate Latino Outdoors, a Latine-led organization connecting comunidades to the beauty and healing of the natural world. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the mission of Latino Outdoors is "inspiring and connecting comunidades to the outdoors, centering cultura, celebrating familia and heritage, and http://www.heymissk.com/2026/06/feel-good-friday-latino-outdoors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-170498907035200350Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-05-29T09:00:00.191-07:00bicyclesBikes Not BombseducationFeel Good FridayyouthMay is National Bike Month, and what better way to wrap up the celebration than spotlighting Boston’s Bikes Not Bombs.Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, the mission of Bikes Not Bombs (BNB) is "to use the bicycle as a vehicle for social change to achieve economic mobility for Black and other marginalized people in Boston and the Global South."Each year, BNB http://www.heymissk.com/2026/05/feel-good-friday-bikes-not-bombs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-8451312874204384217Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-05-22T09:00:00.114-07:00Feel Good FridayMemorial DaypeaceveteransVeterans for PeacewarThis Memorial Day weekend, Veterans for Peace reminds us that some of the most powerful voices for peace are those who have experienced war firsthand. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the mission of Veterans for Peace (VFP) is to build "a culture of peace by using our experiences and lifting our voices." The organization informs the public of the true causes and enormous http://www.heymissk.com/2026/05/feel-good-friday-veterans-for-peace.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-1438401205138004788Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-05-15T09:00:00.216-07:00animalsCenter for Biological Diversityendangered speciesenvironmentexFeel Good FridayToday is Endangered Species Day, an annual observance held every third Friday of May to celebrate the protections afforded by the Endangered Species Act and the conservation work keeping vulnerable wildlife from disappearing forever. That makes today a great time to spotlight the Center for Biological Diversity. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, the mission of the Center for http://www.heymissk.com/2026/05/feel-good-friday-center-for-biological.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-7092640184252585896Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-05-08T09:00:00.123-07:00advocacyconservationeducationFeel Good FridaysharksSharks4KidsToday is Fintastic Friday, an annual observance on the second Friday in May dedicated to raising awareness and advocacy for sharks, skates, and rays. What a great day to spotlight Sharks4Kids. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Florida, the mission of Sharks4Kids is "to inspire and empower the next generation of shark advocates through dynamic education, outreach, and hands-on experiences." http://www.heymissk.com/2026/05/feel-good-friday-sharks4kids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-6220857815494120917Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-05-01T09:00:00.116-07:00AAPI Heritage MonthAPALAAsian Pacific American Labor AllianceFeel Good FridayInternational Workers' DaylaborunionsToday is International Workers' Day. It’s also the 33rd founding anniversary of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, making it the perfect moment to spotlight this one-of-a-kind organization. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the mission of Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) is to "develop a comprehensive strategy to organize Asian American Native Hawaiian http://www.heymissk.com/2026/05/feel-good-friday-asian-pacific-american.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-6052992973325731752Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-04-24T09:00:00.117-07:00Books for Wider HorizonschildrenFeel Good FridaylibraryliteracyOakland Public LibraryvolunteersDid you know this week is National Library Week? What a perfect time to shine a spotlight on Books for Wider Horizons.  Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Books for Wider Horizons  (BWH) is a program of the Oakland Public Library that recruits, trains, and places volunteer story readers in preschool and childcare centers throughout the city. The program began as ahttp://www.heymissk.com/2026/04/feel-good-friday-books-for-wider.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-7307703905289127941Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-04-17T09:00:00.118-07:00climateEarth DayEarthjusticeenvironmentenvironmental justiceFeel Good FridayjusticepollutionWith Earth Day just around the corner on April 22nd, this week's Feel Good Friday highlights Earthjustice, the organization fighting to protect our planet in the courts. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in San Francisco, the mission of Earthjustice, is "to wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people's health, to preserve magnificent places and wildlife, to advance http://www.heymissk.com/2026/04/feel-good-friday-earthjustice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-6275675138160739341Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-04-10T09:00:00.130-07:00Academy of American PoetseducationFeel Good FridaygrantspoetryApril is National Poetry Month, and this year marks the 30th anniversary of the celebration, making it the perfect time to spotlight the Academy of American Poets, the organization that started it all. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in New York City, the mission of Academy of American Poets  is "to support American poets at all stages of their careers and to foster the appreciation of http://www.heymissk.com/2026/04/feel-good-friday-academy-of-american.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-1602029520208609333Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-04-03T09:00:00.118-07:00Feel Good FridayInnocence Projectlegal advocacyprisonracial justiceTomorrow marks the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, a day that invites reflection on the ongoing fight for racial justice in America. The Innocence Project  is doing that work every single day. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in New York, the mission of the Innocence Project  is "to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, http://www.heymissk.com/2026/04/feel-good-friday-innocence-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-8285846142869889645Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-03-27T09:00:00.125-07:00artsBIPOCBrava for Women in the ArtsFeel Good FridayLGBTQperformancetheaterwomenyouthToday is World Theatre Day and the final Friday of Women's History Month, making it the perfect moment to celebrate Brava! for Women in the Arts, a San Francisco institution that has spent nearly four decades proving that theater is one of the most powerful tools we have for socil change. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in San Francisco's Mission District, the mission of Brava! for Women in thehttp://www.heymissk.com/2026/03/feel-good-friday-brava-for-women-in-arts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-3100466697431715486Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-03-20T09:00:00.117-07:00comdeyconfidenceFeel Good FridaygirlsStand Up! GirlsToday is the International Day of Happiness, a United Nations observance celebrating the power of joy and laughter in our lives. And since it falls in the middle of Women's History Month, it makes it a great time to spotlight Stand Up! Girls, a nonprofit using the power of comedy to change the trajectory of young women's lives. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York City, the mission of http://www.heymissk.com/2026/03/feel-good-friday-stand-up-girls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-8717800090695161648Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +00002026-03-13T09:00:00.137-07:00climate changecommunityenvironmentFeel Good FridayleadershipWomen's Earth AllianceToday, in honor of Women's History Month, I'm spotlighting Women's Earth Alliance, an organization whose work embodies this year's theme, "Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.”Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Women's Earth Alliance (WEA) catalyzes women-led, grassroots solutions to protect our environment and strengthen communities from the inside out.http://www.heymissk.com/2026/03/feel-good-friday-womens-earth-alliance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-644851428292198872Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +00002026-03-06T09:00:00.123-08:00educationFeel Good Fridaygender justiceInternational WNational Women's Law Centerreproductive rightsWomen's History Monthwomen's rightsThis Sunday is International Women's Day and the 2026 theme, "Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls," feels more urgent than ever. That’s why today's spotlight is on National Women's Law Center. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., National Women's Law Center (NWLC) “fights for gender justice—in the courts, in public policy, and in our society—working across the http://www.heymissk.com/2026/03/feel-good-friday-national-womens-law.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-3833374217235709397Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +00002026-02-27T09:00:00.120-08:00Black womenFeel Good Fridaymental healthnon-binaryThe Loveland FoundationtherapywellnessToday’s post bring us back to the United States where we’re closing out Black History Month by featuring The Loveland Foundation, an organization that honors Black history by investing in Black futures, one therapy session at a time. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, NY, The Loveland Foundation is committed to bringing “opportunity and healing to communities of color, and especially http://www.heymissk.com/2026/02/feel-good-friday-loveland-foundation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-2218089734833105179Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +00002026-02-20T09:00:00.114-08:00Dignity NetworkFeel Good FridaymicrofinanceprisonrehabilitationThailandwomenWomen's Massage CenterI’m back from a trip to Thailand, and one of my favorite stops was the Dignity Network Women's Massage Center. Let me explain why. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Dignity Network is "helping female ex-prisoners reintegrate into professional society successfully" through several programs, including the Women’s Massage Center. The organization was born when Thierry Gallo,http://www.heymissk.com/2026/02/feel-good-friday-dignity-network.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-4362775927646693551Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:32:00 +00002026-02-17T16:32:21.252-08:00catsElephant Nature Parkelephantsfood tourThailandNo. The answer is no. After mechanical issues that could not be resolved, we were told our flight would leave 9 hours later than scheduled. That meant I would miss my connecting flight and the one that followed. The upside is, I'm blogging from the Hyatt regency in Taipei where I was able to sleep for 5 hours before going back to the airport to get on a plane that will get me home 14 hours later http://www.heymissk.com/2026/02/im-ready-to-go-home-but-is-my-plane.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-3376527908398559028Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +00002026-02-13T09:00:00.120-08:00animal rescueElephant Nature ParkFeel Good FridaysanctuaryThailandI’m feeling good this Friday because I'll soon be visiting Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand, an organization known for their compassionate approach to elephant rescue and rehabilitation.Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Mae Taeng District near Chiang Mai, the mission of Elephant Nature Park (ENP) is to provide sanctuary for rescued elephants while promoting ethical, http://www.heymissk.com/2026/02/feel-good-friday-elephant-nature-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-7767376603726136672Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:51:00 +00002026-02-10T00:51:01.144-08:00Angkor WatBangkokFeel Good FridayGrand PalacehousingJJoyVolunteer Building CambodiaWat ArunWat PhoFrom mama pigs by the outhouse to skyscrapers, mega malls and an extensive subway system, I was not fully prepared for the culture shock I would feel transitioning from Cambodia to Thailand. And just when I had learned a few phrases in Khmer, I need to forget them all and try to learn some Thai. Sawasdee kha! To wrap Cambodia, thanks to all the work the teams did after we left, we were able http://www.heymissk.com/2026/02/goodbye-siem-reap-hello-bangkok.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803208619513687728.post-3148231299576233019Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +00002026-02-06T09:00:00.116-08:00APOPOCambodiaFeel Good FridayHeroRATsland minestuberculosisSix years ago, I wrote a post about APOPO, not knowing that one day I’d have a chance to visit the APOPO Visitor Center in Siem Reap. That makes today a perfect time to revisit this organization.Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Morogoro, Tanzania, the mission of APOPO is "to develop detection animals technology to provide solutions for global problems in developing countries." They do this byhttp://www.heymissk.com/2026/02/feel-good-friday-apopo-revisited.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss K)0