Why do you volunteer—why is it important to you? I volunteer because I believe that even small acts of kindness by each person add up to a big impact overall. When I first started volunteering, I was introduced to the quote from Mahatma Ghandi: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” There is much about theContinue reading “Employee Spotlight: Emmy Leone”
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Employee Spotlight: Anna Chan
Hi, Today let me introduce to you all about our traditional dragon boat festival, it is also called “Duanwu Jie” in Chinese. The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday which occurs on the 5th day of the 5th month of the traditional Chinese calendar. Normally we will eat rice dumplings called “zhong” and watch Dragon Boat Races as part of the ceremonies on thatContinue reading “Employee Spotlight: Anna Chan”
Diwali Spotlight: Rashmi Davatwal
• What does Diwali symbolize for you? Diwali is one of my favorite times of the year – from the abundance of lights to the all-round positive energy to the most memorable moments spent with loved ones, it truly is a fun filled celebration of joy, laughter, love and most importantly unity which represents theContinue reading “Diwali Spotlight: Rashmi Davatwal”
Diwali Spotlight: Manju Nair
Diwali is a part of each one of you! ‘How so?’ you may ask. It’s simple… it signifies light over darkness just as the everyday choices we make of good over evil. Going by traditions, Diwali is an age-old festival celebrated in many countries in honor of some historical figures. Whatever one’s belief and religiousContinue reading “Diwali Spotlight: Manju Nair”
Diwali Spotlight: Raj Rawat
For as far back as I can remember, Diwali has been my favorite festival. For me and my family, Diwali symbolizes celebration, new beginnings and being grateful for what we have. It is the time to celebrate with family and friends, feasting, celebrating and sharing joy together. Diwali symbolizes the victory of good over evil,Continue reading “Diwali Spotlight: Raj Rawat”
Diwali Spotlight: Divya Piplani
Diwali is more than a festival for many Indians like me living away from our homes, it’s a feeling of victory and prosperity! Diwali is celebrated to honor lord Rama who returned to his kingdom in Ayodhya, after staying in exile for 14 years during which he fought and won battle against evil king Ravana. It is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, andContinue reading “Diwali Spotlight: Divya Piplani”
Diwali Spotlight: Trisha Singh
Diwali is the festival of lights. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the homecoming of the triumphant Lord Ram after 14 years in exile. As evil is warded off, there becomes more room for light in life. So, it is also the day we hold prayers to invite Goddess Laxmi and Lord GaneshContinue reading “Diwali Spotlight: Trisha Singh”
Diwali Spotlight: Abhishikta Vanga
Diwali or Deepavali (as called in the southern part of India) – the festival of lights has all the charm, grandeur and is one of the most gloriously celebrated of all Indian festivals. It is celebrated on the new moon day (Kartika Amavasya) when there is supreme darkness everywhere which is why the whole ofContinue reading “Diwali Spotlight: Abhishikta Vanga”
Filipinx Heritage Month: Michelle Montanano
How do you celebrate your heritage? Teaching my kids about Filipino culture – reading books about the Philippines and traditions, my Mom loves to teach the kids phrases and words, using respectful terms for elders (Lola, Lolo, Kuya, Ate, Tita, Tita, Ninong, Ninang), incorporating Filipino toys Growing up, I rarely called my brother by hisContinue reading “Filipinx Heritage Month: Michelle Montanano”
Latinx Heritage Month: Karen Quintana
My name is Karen Quintana and my story began back in 1987 in beautiful Los Angeles, California. My father, a recent immigrant from El Salvador, and my mother, a recent immigrant from Guatemala, had just welcomed me into this world. They had both left their home countries to escape the civil war that went onContinue reading “Latinx Heritage Month: Karen Quintana”