It is no secret that I am a huge advocate for childhood development. I have involved myself with many organizations that focus on teaching children about core life skills while building self-esteem. Our volunteer experiences with many great organizations has increased my exposure to and admiration for the work that is done in our community to serve… Continue reading A Teacher for a Day
Month: May 2012
The Cornerstone of a Community
I grew up in a small central Indiana town that had three stoplights and zero fast food restaurants. It was not a hot bed for entertainment, especially for kids. There was no youth center, Boys and Girls Club, or structured after school programs. It lacked a place where kids could gather and be kids. Unfortunately,… Continue reading The Cornerstone of a Community
Four Girls and The Rescue Mission
We recently had the opportunity to volunteer at The Rescue Mission in Fort Wayne, a faith-based non-profit organization that provides services to men, women, and children who are experiencing a homeless crisis. We helped serve those in need during the Sunday evening meal. The awesome thing about this week's experience was that we had a couple… Continue reading Four Girls and The Rescue Mission
March for Babies
In November of 2011, we volunteered for the March Of Dimes on World Prematurity Day. Erica and I had the opportunity to visit babies in the NICUs of our local hospitals. Unfortunately, the girls were not able to participate because of their age. They were disappointed because they would have loved to visit the babies, experience the emotions, and learn more about premature birth. I am… Continue reading March for Babies
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