If you listened to our last episode you know who Bree Williamson is. If you didn’t you probably still know who Bree Williamson is. For the few of guy who don’t she is a phenomenal human being and incredible Emmy nominated actress known for shows like General Hospital, One Life To Live, Haven and Private Eyes. She was also on an episode of Castle, which is how she and Toks met. And now they’re buddies. Toks enjoys her conversations with Bree so much that she thought you might also be enthralled by her opinions, kindness and sass. And here it is, the first episode of Tea For Two With Bree! We will be doing an episode with each other at least once a month. We kick it off this week with the true history of Thanksgiving, why most people believe Turkey is the center of the traditional meal, the reasons we do and don’t enjoy travel that time of year and many more things, some of which have to do with Thanksgiving (we are prone to tangents)! We don’t always agree, but we’re always kind about it and we always listen to each other, respect each other and learn from each other; life lessons we all need. Hope you enjoy the episode!

 

Historical information about the origins of Thanksgiving as we know it can be found in the “Turkey For The Birds” episode of Food For Thought from November 22nd, 2017. Food For Thought is an amazing podcast hosted by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. If you would like to listen to the episode you can find it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-thought-the-joys-and-benefits-of-living-vegan/id147907532?mt=2&i=1000395150125

 

To follow Toks and/ or the podcast on social media head to @ToksOlagundoye on Twitter and/ or @tolykay on Instagram and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ToksOlagundoye or check out her website at www.ToksOlagundoye.com

 

To follow Bree Williamson please go to @MsBree on Instagram or @BreeWilliamson on Twitter

 

To show thanks for the abundance in your own life you can do something wonderful for a family in need and adopt a family this Christmas! Please go to: http://dpss.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpss/main/programs-and-services/volunteer-services/adopt-a-family/  

 

If you would like to give thanks by giving aid to the humans and animals affected and displaced by the Woolsey Fire and Camp Fire please donate to one of the following organizations. Please remember that they will all still need donations even after the fires are out and will, specifically for these disasters, for several weeks. Non-profit organizations are always helping those who are in crisis. Every dollar counts! We thank you for your generosity! 

 

Love and Leashes

https://www.laloveandleashes.com/donate

To adopt: https://www.laloveandleashes.com/adopt

Instagram and Twitter: @LALoveLeashes

https://www.facebook.com/LALoveLeashes/

 

Animal Hope and Wellness

https://animalhopeandwellness.org/ways-to-donate/

Instagram: @AnimalHopeAndWellness

Twitter: @AnimalHopeandW1

https://www.facebook.com/animalhopeandwellness/

 

The Humane Society of Ventura County (also see LAIST article below) https://www.hsvc.org/donate

Instagram and Twitter: @hsvc_ojai

https://www.facebook.com/hsvc.org/

 

Deity Animal Rescue (Deity Dogs + Goods) 

https://www.deitydogsandgoods.com/donate 

Or donate on Venmo: @deityanimalrescue

Instagram: @deityanimalrescue

Twitter: @deityjewels 

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/deityanimalrescue/ 

To fill out a form to adopt or foster please go to:https://www.deitydogsandgoods.com/copy-of-apply-to-adopt

 

To listen to our episode with Deity fhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tea-for-two/id1213246578?mt=2&i=1000416928730ounder Ellen Ballon Dante please click here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tea-for-two/id1213246578?mt=2&i=1000416928730

 

East Valley Animal Shelter and West Valley Animal Shelter http://www.laanimalservices.com/donate/

Instagram: @LAAnimalServices

Twitter:@LACityPets

https://www.facebook.com/LAAnimalServices/

 

I Stand With My Pack  https://istandwithmypack.org/donate/

Instagram: @istandwithmypack

Twitter: @iswmp

https://www.facebook.com/IStandWithMyPack/

 

Here is the article/list I found by LAIST with links:

“Wildfires are hitting Southern California hard, with thousands forced to evacuate and thousands of acres burned. Here's how you can help, from making a donation to volunteering.

HOW TO MAKE A DONATION

A number of organizations are helping wildfire victims.

• The Red Cross, perhaps the most well-known, is providing both shelter and emotional support for evacuees. You can visit RedCross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make an automatic $10 donation.
• The United Way of Greater Los Angeles is accepting donations to its Disaster Relief Fundto help those affected by the Southern California fires. They're partnering with United Way of Ventura County.
• The Salvation Army Ventura Corps wildfire relief fund is also accepting donations to go toward California wildfire relief.
• The California Fire Foundation is a nonprofit that is distributing emergency funds to fire victims through its SAVE program. That includes firefighters distributing prepaid credit cards to help victims in the immediate aftermath of the fire.
• Google is helping people make a donation. Donations through Google will be directed through the Center for Disaster Philanthropy— you can read more about that here.
• The Entertainment Industry Foundation is raising money through its Fire Relief Fund to help those affected. The organizations that will benefit, but last year they gave to the L.A. Fire Department, L.A. Kitchen, and the Humane Society of Ventura County.
• Facebook also has a Crisis Response pagefor the Woolsey Fire, which includes fundraising through GlobalGiving to help those affected by the fire.

HOW TO DONATE TO HELP ANIMALS

• The Humane Society of Ventura County is accepting animals evacuating from the Hill and Woolsey fires, and they're also looking for support. You can donate to the organization here or purchase needed items through their Amazon Wish List here.
• The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation is providing animals shelter from the Woolsey and Hill fires. They're accepting donations through the Noah's Legacy Fund.
• The Pasadena Humane Society said it took in 15 dogs, 12 cats, five rabbits, four hamsters and two mice over the course of the weekend. It is accepting donations, up to $3,000 of which will be matched through a gift from the Elizabeth M. Falk Foundation.

OTHER ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE

• Adopt a pet. The L.A. County Department of Animal Care and Control is asking people to go to their nearest animal care center and adopt during this emergency. They note that their Agoura Animal Care Center was evacuated Friday morning, but their other centers remain open.
• Help your neighborhood plan for a future disaster. L.A. County has a five-step Neighborhood Action Kit to help you and your neighbors make a plan. They note that, in major disasters, 70 percent of victims are rescued by their neighbors rather than professional responders.
• Apply to volunteer with the Humane Society of Ventura County, though they are currently only accepting trained volunteers to help with evacuated animals.
• Apply to become a Red Cross volunteer.”

 

If the links above don’t work for you please go to the article: http://www.laist.com/2018/11/09/southern_california_woolsey_hill_wildfires_how_to_help.php

 

For anyone in Canada:

Family and Children’s Services Ontario http://www.familyandchildren.ca/how-to-give/give

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Life is hard, you're doing your best and are not alone. If you are looking for counseling or want to reach out for any kind of support please try one of the following resources:

Psychology Today therapist finder: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

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Talk Space: talkspace.com

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Better Help: betterhelp.com

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Or call one of these numbers to talk to someone about how you are feeling or to ask them to recommend resources:

 

Dating Abuse and Domestic Violence hotline:

Love Is Respect: 1-866-331-9474 (24/7)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (24/7)

LGBTQ suicide hotline: 

The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (24/7)

National Eating Disorder Association: 1-800-931-2237

(Mon-Thur 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (EST)) Crisis Text Line for everyone: Text SUPPORT to 741-741 24/7 help is available.

National Alliance onMental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 (Mon- Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) Sexual Assault Hotline:

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: 1-800-656-4673

(RAINN offers 24/7 help)

Veterans Crisis Line

Veterans Association: 1-800-273-8255

Visit www.suicide.org/suicide-hotlines.html for local phone numbers specific to your location.