Tag: mentalhealth
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Bee & Abby: Honeybee Cleaning
You may think of hiring professional cleaners as an unattainable luxury, but Bee and Abby of Honeybee Cleaning are here to prove that professional cleaning can be affordable while also being sustainable and actually good for your health. They use natural ingredients that are strong enough to ensure your space is left sparkling, while being…
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Mary Auker-Endres & Meg Bourassa: Snake & Skein
When you think of yarn, knitting, or crocheting, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For most people, it’s somebody’s grandma doing crafts alone in her rocking chair. Let’s be honest, fiber arts like this are normally thought of as a craft for older, white, wealthy women—right? Mary and Meg of Snake & Skein…
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Clare House Lancaster
Clare House Lancaster is a transitional housing program for women and children who have experienced hardships such as homelessness or domestic violence. The program is operated by four remarkably badass women; Amanda Lynn McCoy, Michelle Rybner, Katie Redmond, and Damaris McNeil. Each of them plays an important role in supporting and improving the lives of…
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SOOP aka Cat Carrión: Art for All
“Art, done by the subject, is the truest window into any world. Wordlessly, you are forced to consider the subject/imagery at hand. It is human nature to contextualize what is being provided and apply it to your life- how would you feel if this, whatever it may be, was happening to you?” – Cat Those…
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The Midnight Oil: Queer All Year
When I asked Evan Farbo, owner and creator of The Midnight Oil, about their plans for Pride Month, I received a very simple answer: “Exist.” (They also have a booth at Saturday’s Pride celebration—don’t worry!) It’s important to remember that while celebrating Pride Month can seem like a special occasion or an out-of-the-norm event, it…
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Alexis Zink: Mental Health Awareness Month
I have partnered with Alexis Zink, a local licensed professional counselor, for a special “Mental Health Awareness Month” (MHAM) feature. Alexis is a great example of a mental health services professional who embodies the elements that MHAM strives to convey. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Women and Gender Studies from…
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