Have you ever noticed the red donation boxes that hang below the drive-thru window of your local McDonald's? Have you ever wondered where that donated change goes? All of the change that is donated at McDonald's goes to support the local Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House offers a home-away-from-home for families during the… Continue reading Day 16: Donate Change
Author: Impact 52
Impact 52 is a service organization that volunteers with a different community organization each week for the next 52 weeks. We share our volunteer experiences through our blog in an effort to inspire others to take action in their communities. We all can change the world if we make the commitment to get involved and positively impact other people. We invite you to follow our story, share your experiences, and join us on this exciting journey!
I Mustache You a Question
Here is a question to ponder: Can a mustache create conversation about men's health issues? The answer may, or may not, surprise you. Before the month of November my answer would have been no. I mean, it is facial hair. How could it lead to discussion about men's health concerns? I then stumbled upon a… Continue reading I Mustache You a Question
Day 15: The Unexpected
It is hard to believe that it is the 15th of December. The first few weeks of the month have flown by and Christmas will be here before we know it. Today was day 15 of our 25 Days of Giving. We purchased some $5 gift cards from various quick-serve restaurants to be handed out… Continue reading Day 15: The Unexpected
Day 14: Brighten Someone’s Day
I have debated all evening about writing this post. This morning's tragic event in Newtown, Connecticut has left me in shock. I struggle to comprehend and understand why something like this could happen. They were children. Young, innocent children who had so much life ahead of them. Today's horrific news has made everything seem so… Continue reading Day 14: Brighten Someone’s Day
Day 13: Fill the Red Kettle
Sing it with me: "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to give some change away today." Okay, that was really bad. I am sorry to torture you with my singing, but I have bells on my mind today. Our task for day 13 of our 25 Days of… Continue reading Day 13: Fill the Red Kettle
Day 12: Phone Call
Life gets busy and we lose contact with special people in our lives. We have the greatest of intentions to stay in touch, but we just cannot make it happen. Our on-the-go lifestyles keep us from calling friends and family members as often as you would like. Sound familiar? It happens. Today we wanted to… Continue reading Day 12: Phone Call
Day 11: Help a Furry Friend
Last week, our family suffered the loss of a loved one. Our greyhound Mustang lost his battle to cancer and passed away Thursday morning. His playful antics, awkward sleeping positions, and his unconditional love filled our hearts with joy each and every day. Today, we continue to mourn his death. His absence in our home… Continue reading Day 11: Help a Furry Friend
A House of Redemption
Redemption, by definition, is the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil. This week we learned about a place that brings this definition to life in our community. Redemption House Ministries ministers to women in a home setting as an alternative to incarceration. Redemption House allows previously incarcerated women to live… Continue reading A House of Redemption
Day 10: Relay Your Gratitude
"Thank you". A very powerful message that we, as people, sometimes forget to use. Life gets busy and we fail to express our appreciation to others in life. I, admittedly, am a culprit of this. I do not say thank you as often as I should. This is something that needs to change. Today was… Continue reading Day 10: Relay Your Gratitude
Day 9: Christmas Cards to Seniors
Christmas is a special time of year for people of all ages. Today, we wanted to let some seniors in our community know that we were thinking about them. We delivered over 70 handmade Christmas cards to Miller's Merry Manor nursing home and rehabilitation center on State Street in Fort Wayne. Each card was created… Continue reading Day 9: Christmas Cards to Seniors
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