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On Monday, the Jim Henson Company released a statement saying they would no longer partner with Chick-Fil-A on any endeavors.  The decision was a result of recent interviews involving the chain’s chief executive Dan Cathy who stands on the premise that his company stands by their Christian beliefs and supports the “traditional family”. The liberal…

Fourth of July is usually associated with fireworks, picnics, and anything red, white and blue. Even though we celebrate this joyous holiday with festivities, we shouldn’t forget what Independence Day truly represents. On July 4, 1776 The United States of America adopted The Declaration of Independence and pronounced its independence from Great Britain. In 1941,…

It’s that special time of the year again, yes its football season. It’s when our best friends become our archrivals, break out our favorite jerseys, and color our faces…pink? In a sport that prides itself on being a man’s game, the NFL has become increasingly pink, raising efforts to bring attention to breast cancer awareness…

In early 2006 I began toying with the idea of becoming a mentor when I was presented the opportunity to join Big Brothers & Big Sisters of South Hampton Roads. Immediately, I knew that I wanted to be a part of the program which had already changed so many children’s lives and that had become…

Working at Affinity4 showed me the truth behind fundraising; that it is hard work. In addition to all the traditional fundraising tactics, now Online Giving is a broadly used tool. Fundraising can be difficult for any organization, from the large corporations that everyone knows to small church groups just trying to do their part. Especially…

This past Monday, Bishop T.D. Jakes, founder and senior pastor of The Potter’s House Church in Dallas, wrote a response to the recent media criticism of the African American church. His response was published in the commentary section of CNN.com. In the article, Bishop Jakes says that the media criticism detracts from a focus on…

As many of you may know, Suffolk, Virginia, was hit by an EF3 tornado last week. An EF3 classification means that the tornado had winds up to 150mph. Suffolk is only minutes away from Affinity4’s headquarters in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, so this hit close to home for all of us here at Affinity4. Our entire…

For the first time ever, MegaFest, Bishop T.D. Jakes’ largest religious convention is going international! Previously held in Atlanta, this year’s MegaFest will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa. According to Bishop Jakes, the last MegaFest convention had a very global feel thanks to the presence of attendees from all over the world. That global…

This month, the employees of Affinity4 began purchasing and bringing in toiletry items to donate to the local Salvation Army. Today we organized the items and made toiletry kits including shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush & toothpaste, deodorant and other small items. Affinity4 hosted a reception for employees and a representative from the local branch of…
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