community outreach

Frame USA’s Picture Frame Shop

Frame USA has been in the art and framing business for 30 years and counting.  We’ve grown to work with a wide variety of companies including small businesses and individuals across the United States. We have customers who need thousands of frames and those who need 10. We have “the regulars” and the “first-timers”. Whether you’re looking for a thousand-piece…

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Flag Day – Wednesday, June 14

What is Flag Day and why do we celebrate it? While not an official federal holiday, Flag Day is celebrated every year on June 14th. Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. June 14th was officially established as Flag Day by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916. Similarly, the week of June…

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June Charity of the Month: The Vaseline Healing Project

“In partnership with Direct Relief, The Vaseline Healing Project is an aid effort to provide dermatological care, Vaseline products, medical supplies and skin health training needed to help heal the skin of people affected by poverty or emergencies around the world.  Direct Relief is an international humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 US states and over 70 countries, with…

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Memorial Day – Monday, May 29

What is Memorial Day? Memorial Day is an annual, authorized holiday that has been recognized by the US government as a day for remembering those who died while serving in the armed forces. On this day many people visit memorials and cemeteries and place flags on graves to show their respect. This holiday was originally known as Decoration Day as…

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May Charity of the Month: The Arthritis Foundation

“The Arthritis Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to addressing the needs of people living with arthritis in the United States. There are more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children living with arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. The Foundation works to provide information and resources, access to care, advancements in science and community connections. The…

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April Charity of the Month: Visionaries and Voices

“The concept for Visionaries + Voices emerged in 2001 when Keith Banner and Bill Ross curated an exhibition in Base Gallery for artists Paul Rowland, Richard Brown, Antonio Adams, and Raymond Thunder-Sky. Bill and Keith both worked for county boards serving individuals with disabilities and had met these artists in the course of their work. After that initial exhibition, more…

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Happy Veterans Day

“Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.” – Charles B. Rangel What is Veterans Day? Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11th and is a United States holiday which memorializes military vets. The holiday is celebrated on November 11th because this is the date that…

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