Education – West Seventh Freelance

Children, Poverty, Education, Hope- and Smiles

In a certain section of the capital city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (population 3,384,569) live the poorest of the poor. Families are relegated to living among the city’s trash dumps, many begging for a living, to put food on the table. Organizations like The Berhan Yehun Project Ethiopia seek to aid the children of theseContinue reading “Children, Poverty, Education, Hope- and Smiles”

Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above

Dress For Success is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the economic independence of women by providing professional attire, a network of support, and the career development tools to help them thrive in work and in life. I volunteered to do the photography at the spring fund-raising event held at Aria Minneapolis last week.Continue reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above”

Wish I had a Million…but not why you might think!

I love working with kids on photo projects. They are SO candid and utterly uninhibited. Poor teachers…I leave a trail of chaos behind me. Today I visited a small Catholic school in the neighborhood. The kids are working on a special project to support Fresh Grounds, a non-profit coffee-house and social venture that is a great place toContinue reading “Wish I had a Million…but not why you might think!”

GiveMN Earle Brown Elementary Cool Kids!

Good Morning, Afternoon, or Evening WordPress family!! Today is a very special day. Non-profit organizations all across the state of Minnesota are raising money, which will be matched, to support the wonderful work they do. I am so proud to help Earle Brown Elementary in north Minneapolis, MN. 1300 children attend this school, many ofContinue reading “GiveMN Earle Brown Elementary Cool Kids!”