With all of the media hype leading up to the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, it seemed more like the next big celebrity wedding, doomed to be failed and every action caught by the paparazzi. After the big day, it seemed as though we just could not stop talking about it (myImpact has to admit that we did liken NCVS to the royal wedding of national conferences). Alas, Will and Kate have proved us wrong, actively involving themselves in philanthropies, recently touring Canada for the 2011 Calgary Stampede, and doing their part as Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Next Stop: Los Angeles, California.
Will and Kate will be present at the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California this Sunday, July 10. No, it is not just another photo opportunity where everyone can analyze William’s receding hairline or one of Kate’s big hats, but rather they will be supporting ServiceNation: Mission Serve as it hosts Hiring our Heroes Los Angeles, a veteran and military spouses hiring fair. Mission Serve is teaming up with the Chamber of Commerce, USO and other organizations to bring 155 employers and 20 non-profits providing services, along with more than 1500 job seekers. The royal couple will also join a service project to create 1,000 care packages for military children, as well as attend a reception for supporters and champions of the cause.
Mission Serve, ServiceNation’s civilian-military initiative, is a network of organizations dedicated to bringing together civilian and military communities through service and volunteerism. It is looking for donations of any amount to these veterans and their military families. With over 100,000 veterans unemployed in California alone, donations would really benefit these families and thank them for their service.
Donations can be made online or texting MISSION to 85944 to donate $10. Checks can also be sent via snail mail made out to Be the Change Inc. to:
Be the Change Inc., 2 Canal Park, Cambridge, MA 02141
Easy and simple. And Kate would approve.
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