Spotlight on the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation: free services for patients and their families
Since 1957, the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation (SCDF) has been addressing the needs of individuals living with the challenges of sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that causes red blood cells to be curved like a crescent rather than...
Spotlight on Cj Jilek: local artist adds creative works to human rights efforts
For decades, Cj Jilek has devoted herself to making exceptional art. Between her extensive ceramic art and porcelain offerings that lean in biomorphic forms, there is no shortage of ideas for the artist. Now she’s directing some of her efforts on giving back to the...
CIELO Fund Reaches Milestone Achievement of $1 Million Raised for Latino Empowerment
For The CIELO Fund, the sky’s the limit. Literally and figuratively. The word “cielo” means “sky” in Spanish and the name itself signifies hope. And there’s definitely been an increase in that over the last year. One Year of Impressive Achievements In September 2023,...
