Impact 52

No Child Forgotten

For years, I heard Sally Struthers and other celebrities speak about the suffering children in other countries.  For only a few cents a day I could sponsor a child and help ensure that he or she was fed a nourishing meal.  I will admit that the images of these children were tough to watch and… Continue reading No Child Forgotten

Impact 52

Dinner, Duds, and Great Conversation

When you encounter someone who is sleeping on a sidewalk, covered in filth and tattered clothes, what do you do?  What do you think?  The common answer in our society is to keep walking, do not make eye contact, and hope that person doesn't follow you.  We are afraid that we will put our self… Continue reading Dinner, Duds, and Great Conversation

Impact 52

Learn to Love to Read

I have been blessed to be a reader in the Real Men Read program for the last four years.  I shared one of my experiences in our year one, week 19 blog titled "Read and Be a Rock Star".  I am a true believer in the title that I used for that post.  When you… Continue reading Learn to Love to Read

Impact 52

Participating in Animal Enrichment

I am often asked what parents need to do to get their children active, involved, and excited about volunteering.  We have been blessed that our girls have embraced our mission and that they get excited about helping others.  The process was not, and will not, be easy. There are, however, things that can be done to… Continue reading Participating in Animal Enrichment