Impact 52

Grab A Rake And Get Busy

Our communities are filled with individuals who need help.  Physical disabilities, finances, and personal hardships keep them from completing tasks that you and I take for granted.  In some instances they have no family and in other situations they have family that cannot, or will not, help.  Where do they turn for assistance?  How do… Continue reading Grab A Rake And Get Busy

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Chicken for Children

About a year ago I learned about the Dr. Bill Lewis Center for Children, a small nonprofit organization here in Fort Wayne that is impacting the lives of children who have been sexually abused.  Yeah, I said children who have been sexually abused.  Does that make you uncomfortable?  Does it make your stomach churn?  It should.  It… Continue reading Chicken for Children

Impact 52

There is ALWAYS Time

Life is busy.  Actually it is downright hectic at times. Are you coming or going?  What is up and what is down?  Some days you even struggle to know what day it is.  Your job is demanding and it takes a lot of your time.  Maybe you are working first and third shift jobs to… Continue reading There is ALWAYS Time

Impact 52

Impact Lives as a Soul Medic

There are so many people hurting in our world.  They are struggling to fit in, struggling to cope, and in some instances struggling to survive.  They are overwhelmed with feelings of despair.  Many have lost hope. We live in an age of negativity.  Turn on the news and what do you see?  You will see… Continue reading Impact Lives as a Soul Medic

Impact 52

Helping Others By Running

Earlier this year I made the decision to regain control of my health.  I had ballooned to 285 pounds, my body constantly hurt, and I was out of shape. I needed to take action to make a change. My first order of business was to stop drinking soda.  Second, I cut out my late night… Continue reading Helping Others By Running

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Constant Need, Instant Gratification

Volunteer opportunities and giving moments come in a variety of shapes and sizes.  Some require a great deal of research, paperwork, and commitment.  Others offer quick and easy ways to serve without much hassle.  Regardless of the project size and red tape, all opportunities give those who volunteer the opportunity to make a difference in… Continue reading Constant Need, Instant Gratification

Impact 52

Empowering Struggling Students

I sat quietly in my chair and looked around the small room that The Crossing Educational Center uses for Family Time.  A diverse group of students worked to complete the given assignment.  It wasn't the typical math problem, essay question, or science experiment.  It was something completely different.  Their task was to write their biggest fear,… Continue reading Empowering Struggling Students

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A Summer Pup-nic

Ahhhhh, Summer!  Great food, sunny days, ice cream, picnics with family, and playing with your dogs in the park.  We love summer and this week's volunteer activity brought everything that we enjoy together at one time in one place. That place was Shoaff Park and the event was The Summer Pup-nic and Ice Cream Social… Continue reading A Summer Pup-nic

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Empowering Children To Change the World

A few weeks ago, our youngest daughter came to us with an idea.  An idea that centered around others, specifically those that are homeless and in shelters.  A population that MaKenna (age 12) has learned about, spent time with, and helped over the last couple of years.  Those encounters and experiences have lit a passion… Continue reading Empowering Children To Change the World