Recently, I’ve had a lot of people asking about how Bacon Street is “weathering the storm” that has recently hit the nonprofit world with the changes in federal leadership. It’s a complex question, but one I think is important to discuss and share with those who care about the work we do, and the clients that we serve. Read More …
“We are here to help, free of judgment and full of compassion.” Today, we would like to reaffirm our commitment to this statement for each and every person who walks through our doors. Bacon Street has always been, and always Read More …
The prevailing message in the media today is clear: you need more money, a bigger house, a better car, a more expensive wardrobe, and all the latest gadgets in order to achieve happiness and social status. Our children receive similar Read More …
Do you ever feel like you are in distress and need help? Or just need someone to listen to your problems? There are a plethora of hotlines out there for almost anything you can think of. They for the sole Read More …
School supplies are purchased, backpacks are ready to go, lunch money is figured out, bus schedules are nailed down. And Breathe! It’s almost the first day of school! It comes every year, and the anticipation, excitement, nervous feelings, and squeaky Read More …
It’s been a rough couple of months and everyone is feeling it. We are feeling it, our kids are feeling it, our families are feeling it. Earlier this week, one of my children, after hearing about the latest police shootings Read More …
“Mommy! Mommy! Have you heard the really cool song that we just learned at summer camp? Coca-Cola came to town Diet Pepsi shot him down Doctor Pepper picked him up Now they all drink Seven-Up …” And thus begins the really Read More …