Tag: community work
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In a Perfect World
In September 2017, MAMA EARTH partnered with online store J’AIME, IN A PERFECT WORLD FOUNDATION and artist Marley Van Peebles to raise funds for hurricane Irma victims. Through donations from our tote bag drive and IAPW’s founder Manuela Testaloni’s birthday campaign, we were able to send off 150+ care packages along with other supplies. Gathered in a…
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Lessons of 2015: Don’t Feed the Animals
An old grandfather told his grandson: “My son, there is a battle between two wolves inside us all. One is evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed, and resentment. The other is good. It is joy, love, hope, humility, kindness, empathy, and bravery.” The boy thought about it, and asked, “Grandfather, which wolf wins?” The old man…
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Happy 80th Birthday, Dalai Lama!
m.a.m.a. earth is so honored to continue to be an affiliate of the non-profit community hub called Center for Living Peace (in Irvine, California), alongside the likes of Pacific Symphony, The Ecology Center and Girl Scouts. For 5 years, we have been proud to present all-age classes to inspire creativity and vision on subjects including…
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A Story About Ezra and the Power of Art
“Art helps kids to express themselves and not focus so much on the pain”, says Myra Benitez, Manager of Social Work at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. Last February, the m.a.m.a. earth family visited Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital with a COLORING MANDALAS art project, curated by mother, artist and longshoreman, Valerie Zaks. We setup…
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sharing love in the Philippines
When I think about what my purpose here on this earth is, a lot of things come to mind. I think of my family and friends and realize how fortunate I am to have been born into a family with a mom, a dad, sisters, brothers, grandmothers, grandfathers, aunties and uncles present. They helped teach…