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
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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
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
Creating Possibilities
Do you take things for granted? Have you complained about having to go to work, to school, or to a practice? If you answered no, you are a liar. Each and every day we take life and its events for granted. We lose sight that being employed, receiving an education, and playing on a sports… Continue reading Creating Possibilities
We are not Saints, We just like to Help
Our very first volunteer experience came on the streets of Fort Wayne. Erica and I donned backpacks and hit the streets to serve the homeless of our city. The experience catapulted Impact 52 into action and led to a year of giving and life-changing lessons. I remember that night very well. I was anxious and… Continue reading We are not Saints, We just like to Help
Keeping Pets at Home with Their Families
Our pets are valuable members of our family. We love them, care for them, and spoil them as if they are our children. We, in return, are given the joys of wagging tails, kisses, and endless amounts of unconditional love. As with other family members, our pets are deeply affected by life events and the… Continue reading Keeping Pets at Home with Their Families
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
It is Not Too Much for Me
"Lots of people limit their possibilities by giving up easily. Never tell yourself this is too much for me. It's no use. I can't go on. If you do you're licked, and by your own thinking too. Keep believing and keep on keeping on." - Norman Vincent Peale A powerful quote with deep meaning. We must always… Continue reading It is Not Too Much for Me
Hugs Not Drugs
As parents, we strive to teach our children everything that we can about the ins and the outs of life. Their growth and development is our number one priority at all times. We want them to learn from our experiences and our mistakes so that they are prepared to face similar challenges as they age. … Continue reading Hugs Not Drugs
Christmas Commandos
The death of a family member is always an emotional experience. For those who have lost a child or parent, the holiday season becomes a very difficult time. For over ten years a charitable foundation in the South Bend area has worked to make these families, both adults and children, a priority around the Christmas… Continue reading Christmas Commandos
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