I walked around downtown Fort Wayne today singing the lyrics "I got a little change in my pocket going jingle lingle ling". That song, a Georgia Satellites classic, played in my head as I moved through the city with a pocket full of quarters on a mission to help others. Today was Day 4 of… Continue reading Day 4: Parking Meters
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Day 3: Clothing Donation
Today was day 3 of our 25 Days of Giving. The task was to make a clothing donation to a nonprofit organization, shelter, or clothing ministry. We made a donation to Street Reach for the Homeless to help clothe the men and women living on the streets of Fort Wayne. We have spent time on… Continue reading Day 3: Clothing Donation
Day 1: Treat A Stranger
We kicked off the 25 Days of Giving today with a random act of kindness. We took time to randomly treat a stranger to a beverage. This act, though very simple, can have a huge impact. I know this firsthand. In February, we participated in Random Acts of Kindness Week as our week 39 volunteer… Continue reading Day 1: Treat A Stranger
25 Days of Giving
Christmas is known as the season of giving. Impact 52 is inviting you to join us in this wonderful season, for 25 Days of Giving. We have identified several ways we will give from December 1st through December 25th. We hope you will join us on this 25-day journey to give and brighten the lives… Continue reading 25 Days of Giving
Raking Leaves To Help A Neighbor
There is a lot to love about fall. Football, Halloween, and caramel apples are a few of the things we love most. The vibrant colors of a changing season are a beautiful scene. Leaves fall creating a layered palette in the yard. This palette, although pretty, is what I dislike most about the fall. I… Continue reading Raking Leaves To Help A Neighbor
Community Collaboration and a Baby Shower
Collaboration by definition is working together to achieve a goal. In business and in the nonprofit world it is multiple organizations partnering to realize shared goals. But does collaboration really exist? Can people really put their own agendas, their beliefs, to the side in an effort to work together? We constantly hear politicians talk about… Continue reading Community Collaboration and a Baby Shower
Supporting Children of Sexual Abuse
"Child abuse is a problem that no one really talks about. Abuse and neglect is the number one cause of injury to children in our country. More children die of abuse or neglect than of natural causes." - Donna Miller I do not know Donna Miller, but I know that the words she has spoken… Continue reading Supporting Children of Sexual Abuse
Books From the Heart
Every month, more than 1400 books are distributed to hospitalized children in Northeast Indiana. Each book is delivered by a small cart powered by the strength of a volunteer and the love of an organization's heart. Kate's Kart is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide a comforting diversion for hospitalized children and… Continue reading Books From the Heart
Handmade Blankets of Love
Can a blanket help a child in need? The answer is yes. As a child, you may have had a favorite blanket. A blanket that you slept with, ate with, and played with. A best friend that was always by your side, in good times and in bad. That blanket offered you a sense of… Continue reading Handmade Blankets of Love
Health Screenings and Warm Coats For Veterans
For twenty-two years the Healthy Cities Health Fair and Veterans' Stand Down has been serving the Fort Wayne community. Military veterans, as well as other individuals who are uninsured and/or underinsured in our community, have the opportunity to receive free, confidential health services. For many, this will be the only time in a given year… Continue reading Health Screenings and Warm Coats For Veterans
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