My mom, Marilyn Cartwright, is one of the Best-Kept Secrets in Northridge! Along with her dear friend, Dottie Bitzer, Marilyn founded “Warm Wishes” that provides handmade scarves, mittens and caps for those less fortunate than ourselves for the cold winter months. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Volunteer’ Category
My Mom Prepares the PALS Kids for the Snow – 6. March, 2013
Nancy and Happy House Help Lay Down a Mile of Quarters – 26. February, 2013
On February, 23rd, 2013, the West Valley Boys & Girls Club held its 6th Annual Mile of Quarters fundraiser at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Woodland Hills, California. A large group of sponsors and dignitaries supported the effort, including our own Nancy Cartwright and a team from Happy House. Nancy and Happy House were the entertainment sponsors for the event.
And yes, that’s a quarter in Nancy’s eye! (Click here to see Daily News photos)
An enthusiastic crowd of kids laid down 68,000 quarters to make up the Mile of Quarters. The quarters were laid out on the floor on specially marked carpet, with one square foot equaling $3.25. When the entire mile of quarters is completed, $17,160 will be laid out on the floor.
Here’s what most of a mile quarters looks like:
The Daily News captured some wonderful images of the event which you can see here.
Nancy’s Christmas Stories 2012 Performance – 28. January, 2013
One of Nancy’s favorite things to do at Christmas is the annual Christmas Stories show at Celebrity Center. For more than two decades, the Church of Scientology Celebrity Center International in Hollywood has hosted a charity event to raise funds for the Hollywood Police Activities League (PAL). Nancy has been contributing her efforts for many years. And her 2012 performance was, shall we say stellar! Watch below!
West Valley Boys and Girls Club Celebrates 20th – 19. October, 2012
The West Valley Boys and Girls Club reached a significant milestone, not just in its 20 year anniversary, but in its growth and service to the boys and girls of the West San Fernando Valley. (more…)
The Way to Happiness Convention Inspires Good Choices – 8. October, 2012
On the weekend of September 7 – 9th, The Way to Happiness Foundation hosted an international convention at its headquarters in Glendale, CA. Happy House’s entire staff and volunteers attended most of the weekend and were delighted to hear extraordinary wins and programs using The Way to Happiness worldwide. (more…)
