Could a Soda really change the World? You tell us. What do you care about? Pepsi isn’t just for quenching thirst. It can plant trees in parks. Build homes in New Orleans. Even teach kids how to rock out. That’s because Pepsi’s funding ideas that move the world forward with Pepsi Refresh Grants of up to a million dollars a week.

Share your ideas and vote where the money goes at refresheverything.com

Strides for Success

The Junior League of Northern Virginia is committed to preparing children for success. Through their programs, they help children achieve their full potential as they work to remove barriers to academic success, promote a love of learning and foster self-esteem. To enhance and expand these programs they are hosting the 5th annual Strides for Success 5K Race and 1K Fun Run on April 25th at Fairfax Corner.  Visit www.jlnv.org/stridesforsuccess for more information and to register.

SOME: Empty Bowl Dinners

Join SOME (So Others Might Eat) at one their upcoming Empty Bowls suppers, meaningful evenings of food and friendship that promote hunger awareness. Enjoy a soup supper and take home a beautiful hand-crafted bowl that will serve as a reminder of those whose bowls are empty. For more information visit www.some.org or call 202.797.8806. Check out MIX 107/3's Jimmy Alexander, John Martin, Carson and Tommy McFly painting bolws for SOME - click here. 

Neediest Kids

MIX 107.3 is a proud supporter of Neediest Kids – an organization dedicated to helping Washington area students get the basics they need to attend class and be ready to learn.  Neediest Kids works with eight area school systems to help provide the funds and resources to make sure students in need have new clothes, school supplies, eye exams, medical or dental care, transportation and more.  You can help Neediest Kids meet these needs by participating in their on-line auction for some great items including one of a kind sports packages and great getaways! Click here and start bidding!

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Washington, DC is May 1-2, 2010. This weekend-long event brings together thousands of participants for two days. The beautiful, scenic route is a great way to see Washington, DC in a whole new light while making a significant contribution to the fight against breast cancer. The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is a weekend-long event that brings together thousands of participants for two days.  The beautiful, scenic route is a great way to see Washington, DC in a whole new light while making a significant contribution to the breast cancer cause. Proceeds from the Avon Walks are awarded by the Avon Foundation for Women to breast cancer medical research; access to care; support services; education and awareness; and screening and diagnostics.  Since its start in 2003-2008, more than $265 million has been raised by the Avon Walk series. In addition to raising significant funds, the Avon Walks spread awareness and education about breast cancer, and reminds everyone that early detection helps save lives.

For information, to register or to donate, call 1.866.308.WALK or visit www.avonwalk.org

Are you ready for an emergency?

Would you know what’s happened, where to go and what to do? It’s simple and easy to get prepared for an emergency, and now is the time. September is National Preparedness Month, so take time this season to make sure you and your loved ones are prepared. Capitalert is a collection of free, emergency alert systems provided by the local governments in the National Capital Region. Anyone can sign to get emergency alerts and information via cell phone and email. It’s also possible to customize the alerts you receive, choosing to get notifications about everything from severe weather and traffic to major events like natural disasters or terrorist attacks. Each alert is delivered in short text messages, though email alerts often include fuller details about the emergency including what to do and where to go next. Signing up for these emergency alerts is a quick and easy way to make sure you and your family have fast, reliable information to both manage day-to-day activities and protect yourselves during a major emergency. Know how to protect yourself and your family during emergencies with instant, mobile alerts from Capitalert. Sign up for free at http://www.capitalert.gov

Operation Second Chance

Operation Second Chance, in partnership with Renewal by Andersen of the Washington, DC Capital Area, supports our wounded heroes who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms.  Together, through the Windows of Opportunity Campaign, financial support is given to wounded service men, women and their families to help pay their rent, fix their cars, modify their homes, and even to feed their families.  For more information, visit www.WindowsHelpingHeroes.org and together, we’re helping heroes move on.