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
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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
A Teacher for a Day
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
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
Healthy Spirit, Mind, and Body
Since 1858, the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne has been positively impacting lives. Its commitment to healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development has helped to strengthen the foundation of our community. More than 45,000 individuals have been served by the facilities located in our city. The YMCA is a non-profit organization that offers a wide array… Continue reading Healthy Spirit, Mind, and Body
A Positive Place for Kids
In today's economic times, many parents work and struggle to make ends meet. Many single parents take on multiple jobs in order to provide the necessities for their children. This work load often leaves the children home alone or in need of a safe place to go. For over 20 years, Boys and Girls Clubs… Continue reading A Positive Place for Kids
A Christmas Delivery
Have you ever imagined what it might be like to be Santa Claus? To load your sleigh with goodies and make special deliveries to children around the world? Obviously, no one person can ever live up to the mystique and magic of good ol Saint Nick. We can, however, take the spirit of giving that… Continue reading A Christmas Delivery
It Takes a Village
Lutheran Social Services of Indiana "expresses the love of Jesus Christ for all people through services that empower families and individuals to move towards emotional, spiritual, and social wholeness." For over 100 years, the services they provide have continually met the needs of those in our community who have the deepest need. Regardless of family… Continue reading It Takes a Village
A League of their Own
The word impact can easily be used to describe this week's volunteer organization. It is an organization that positively impacts the lives of urban residents and others by providing a wide array of programs and services. For the last 80 years, the Fort Wayne Urban League has helped thousands of people reach their potential while… Continue reading A League of their Own
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