Meet Kristina Saffran of Project HEAL
After suffering with anorexia, Kristina founded Project HEAL to raise money for others with eating disorders who can't afford the prohibitive cost of treatment. Watch this video of her story, and then...
View ArticleA Look Back at an Inspiring Year of Celebrating Women at GODIVA
2012 was a milestone year here at GODIVA as we launched our Lady GODIVA Program, a global cause marketing initiative that celebrates and supports extraordinary women who give back to their...
View ArticleWe’re Back - and Better than Ever
The Local Lady GODIVA Program launches today, March 8th – also International Women’s Day! What better time to inspire and honor the great achievements of women? We received a lot of great feedback...
View ArticleHave you met the Lady GODIVA Honorees of 2012?
We hope you all have had a chance to read the extraordinary stories of the Local Lady GODIVA Honorees from 2012 – but if you haven’t, check them out here. We have their nominations and inspiring...
View ArticleMeet Jenette Meldrum of PORCH Durham
Jen saw the need for someone to help feed hungry children, and saw that no such organization existed in Durham, so she did something to solve the need. Watch this video, and learn more about her...
View ArticleMeet Shari Caffrey of Taylor’s Wish
Shari Caffrey is an inspiration to all who know her, because she is a survivor. Watch this video and then learn more about her here.
View ArticleMeet Cora White with Foster Care Children and Family Fund
Cora White has devoted her life to serving the needs of foster care children and parents, both here in the United States and around the world. Watch this video, and then learn more about her work with...
View ArticleMeet Heidi Markow of The Beginning Over Foundation
Heidi helps domestic violence vics take back their lives, and lobbied for Kimberly's law signed November of 2010. Watch this video about her inspiring work, and then learn more about her story here.
View ArticleMeet Cheryl Jackson of Minnie’s Food Pantry
Cheryl's only focus is to feed the hungry with a passion that is unmatched. She has fed over 96,000 people. Watch this video and learn more about her important work here.
View ArticleVIDEOS: The 2012 Winter Local Lady GODIVA Honorees
You've read about them, now hear their stories! We are proud to unveil the videos of the 2012 Winter Local Lady GODIVA Honorees. Learn about Emily's passion for educating all adults who want to...
View ArticleIntroducing the 2012 Annual Local Lady GODIVA Honoree: Heidi Markow
Heidi Markow of The Beginning Over Foundation was honored as the 2012 Annual Local Lady GODIVA Honoree on April 10th at a luncheon celebrating the One Year Anniversary of the Lady GODIVA Program....
View ArticleMeet Emily Auerbach of the Odyssey Project
Emily offers a FREE 6-credit college course to adults who never dreamed they could succeed in college. Watch this video and learn more about her work here.
View ArticleMeet Molly Breitenfeld of Spark Ministry
Molly started Spark Ministry, which stands for Serving People And Reflecting Kindness. Watch this video and learn more here.
View ArticleMeet Sheila Warnock of Share the Caregiving
Sheila created the art of sharing the care. Learn more about her organization here.
View ArticleThe 1st Anniversary of the Lady GODIVA Program
2012 was a milestone year at GODIVA with the launch of the Lady GODIVA Program. The nine Local Lady GODIVA Honorees and National Honoree, Lauren Bush Lauren, inspired the GODIVA community and beyond...
View ArticleTaylor’s Wish brings families together on Mother’s Day
Local Lady GODIVA Honoree Shari Caffrey celebrates the 4th Annual RACE 2 CURE PH Saturday, May 11th is a very special day for Shari Caffrey, mother of beautiful twin girls and Local Lady GODIVA...
View ArticleThe Votes are In! Congratulations to our 2013 Local Lady GODIVA Honorees
We are thrilled to announce the 2013 Local Lady GODIVA Honorees: Health, Wellness & Hunger Erin Dinan – One Sandwich at a Time Children, Families & Poverty Stephanie Bowman – One Heart The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
GODIVA Gives Day Kicks Off with GODIVA Employee Event in NYC
The 2013 GODIVA Gives Day has officially kicked off with our employees’ volunteer day! GODIVA employees in the New York City office met up yesterday morning to make sandwiches with our 2013 Local Lady...
View ArticleMy mother Laura McKenzie
is a Kindergarten teacher. She has been inspiring students for more than 15 years. She goes above and beyond each day to make sure each of her kids not only has a good education but also, that they...
View ArticleA hero always goes unnoticed.
She started a team to walk and raise money for those who can't. She walks 50 miles in 3 days every year to raise awareness for MS. She has mentored a young woman for many years to keep her out of...
View ArticleMy Mom, Pat Keachie, has utterly no idea of the positive impact she has on...
To say she exudes kindness and compassion is putting it mildly. As a breast cancer survivor, she realizes and appreciates each day, by bringing library books to those who are bed-ridden. She has...
View ArticleMy good friend Sharon Ford is making a huge difference in our town.
She is on the Project Purple committee and helped to bring speakers to our schools to talk to our kids and their parents about addiction. It truly made a huge impact on everyone. She also spent a...
View ArticleDr. Rachel Millstone is a genuine humanitarian who radiates love and compassion.
She is constantly involved in efforts to make the world a better place: she started a "Social Action Committee" to help the hungry, the homeless, and the generally less fortunate. She passed the...
View ArticleBetty Upchurch is an incredible woman.
Betty Upchurch is an incredible woman. She’s always giving of her time, talents and resources to anybody in need. After retiring she has taken on a whole new job working with patients at the James...
View ArticleMy mother is a model of extending hospitality to folks young and old.
I do not remember a holiday that we did not share with others. My mother always welcomed newcomers to our church with an invitation to dinner and the offer of friendship. She is 83 and going strong...
View ArticleMy everyday Lady GODIVA is Amanda G.
She is always encouraging and uplifting to everyone around her. She truly spreads joy wherever she is and shows love to everyone that she meets. She is kind, loving, generous, caring, and she always...
View ArticleMy mom had a position with the Santa Clara police department
She was a crossing guard. All the little kids called her, "grandma" because she was such a sweet and caring person. You could see her beauty came from the inside out. She made me into a beautiful...
View ArticleMy daughter Stephanie has been an inner city school teacher for over 8 years.
She always goes above and beyond. She has been known to purchase coats , shoes and clothes for her students. She keeps breakfast bars and juice boxes in her desk just in case a child is hungry. She is...
View Article