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Tracey C. Velt

Tracey C. Velt is a freelance writer and fashionista based in Central Florida.

Articles by this author:

  • Kathleen Peck: Giving the Blind Living Skills

    Art Pearson was depressed. The 92-year-old suffered from macular degeneration and is legally blind. “Even pouring water into a glass was hard,” says Pearson, who lives alone. So, when a friend recommended Lighthouse of Collier Inc., a non-profit that offers programs that foster independence and enhance the quality of life for the blind, visually impaired and their caregivers, Pearson decided to give it a shot. “Kathleen Peck saved me,” he says. “The program turned my life around.”

    By: Tracey C. Velt
  • Geoff Lavell: Inspiring Hope for Kids With Cancer

    When Mackenzie Hymas was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at just a year old, her outlook was grim. “There’s no cure for her and right now she’s not in treatment,” says her mother, Sharon. And because her disease impacts her brain, the now 10-year-old Mackenzie wasn’t expected to walk, talk, or write.

    By: Tracey C. Velt
  • Good Neighbors Wendy & John Rocca: Sending Soldiers a Piece of Home

    Wendy and John Rocca created Operation American Soldier, a charity that sends care packages to soldiers in foreign countries. Its motto: No soldier walks away from mail call empty-handed.

    By: Tracey C. Velt
  • Good Neighbors Keri Kidd Cannon & Pam Kidd: Building Community in Africa

    In 2007, this mother-daughter team was a finalist for REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Award because of their work with Village Hope. Since then, they’ve greatly expanded their efforts, adding programs to support the families of rural villages in Zimbabwe as well as those in Harare.

    By: Tracey C. Velt
  • Tax Credit Deadline: What You Need to Know

    As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market, Congress last fall approved the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit. Read our FAQ here.

    By: Tracey C. Velt
  • 5 Good Habits

    Are you still following your New Year's resolutions? Now may be the perfect time to let go of bad habits and start fresh.

    By: Tracey C. Velt
  • Spring Cleaning for Your Business

    Just as home owners embrace the annual rite of spring cleaning, you too can harness the season of renewal to get on track for success this spring and beyond.

    By: Tracey C. Velt
  • Good Neighbor Cindy Johnson: Providing Families with Support and Choices

    Cindy Johnson began volunteering in 1985 and was elected to the board of directors of the local chapter in 1989. She served at the state level for 10 years before being named to the national board of directors. She’s now in her second term on the national board and public policy cochair; her work impacts 15 million people nationwide.

    By: Tracey C. Velt
  • Good Neighbor Greg Adamson: Better Lives, One Home at a Time

    Greg Adamson founded of the Heart 2 Home Foundation, a volunteer organization that gifts home renovations to those in need. Think "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" without the television cameras and occasional madcap themes.

    By: Tracey C. Velt
  • Robert Dunphy: A Call for Rebuilding

    Dwindling funds for roads, bridges, and sewers is fast becoming a national crisis, says Urban Land Institute Senior Resident Fellow Robert Dunphy. He explains the findings of an influential ULI study showing that government can’t go it alone.

    By: Tracey C. Velt