Great Non-Profit: Carver Center

The absolute best part of my job (Pless Productions) is getting to know amazing non-profits when I work with them on telling their story through video. When a friend introduced my business to the Carver Center in Port Chester I was thrilled to learn that just across the street from the Capitol Theater, there is… read more

Little Wings Gives Summer Event

Like in years past, we are a doing a “Start of Summer” collection event. This year we hope to deliver a truck full of camp supplies for the wonderful children served by the Carver Center, the community center just across the border in Port Chester. I did many site visits this spring while I worked… read more

Why I Signed Up To Be A Bone Marrow Donor

Last weekend I headed back to my 20 year college reunion. I have to say it was a thrill being back on campus showing my husband and children my old stomping ground. But nothing made me happier than seeing two dear friends who have been battling cancer, both fighting harder and with more grace than… read more

Great Resource: Special Education Legal Fund

There is nothing I appreciate more than a woman on a mission. And when that mission is for the betterment of those in need, I like that mission even more. My friend’s Christine Lai and Ulrika Drinkall are the parents of children with special needs. When their sons were diagnosed they wasted no time feeling… read more

Little Wings Gives: Summer Supply Drive for the Boys and Girls Club

For those looking to fill their empty calendar now that many schools are out, we have one last opportunity for you to give back before the summer is officially upon us! We’re hosting a Little Wings Foundation event this week. Please stop by our garage next Wednesday (June 13) between 9am and 6pm to help… read more

No More Plastic Bags

Last year, my father invited me and my  family to participate in a beach clean up off the coast of Norwalk. Within two hours we had amassed a huge pile of junk to be removed from the beach. A few of the odd things that washed up on shore were a toilet seat cover, one… read more

Great Non-Profit: NEXT for Autism

Today it’s my honor to introduce you to Christine Lai, an awesome woman who also happens to be the parent of a child with autism. Christine is open, honest, and incredibly brave, never shying away from the challenging work of advocating for her son and others facing autism. Many of us have been touched by… read more

Little Wings Event: School Supplies for Hurricane Victims

For the last 8 years Little Wings Foundation has done a family volunteer event during the holiday season, but from time to time we do an event out of season when we think people need our help most. We’ve all seen the devastating images from Texas and Louisiana because of Hurricane Harvey. It’s hard to… read more

Great Non-Profit: Abilis

Being a local, I often get asked about the many non-profits here in our area. Abilis, a non-profit that has been in Greenwich for more than 65 years, is one of my absolute favorites. Abilis serves those who are disabled – and their clients have a range of disabilities from autism to down syndrome. The most amazing… read more

Great Cause: Breast Cancer Alliance

A few years back I was introduced to the Breast Cancer Alliance. They are a lean mean cancer fighting machine. With a team of just two full time employees – they host incredible events, pay for grants and research projects, and help women who couldn’t otherwise afford it to get the health services they need… read more