Today, we gave the gift of reading. We donated some books to local organizations that get books in the hands of kids. We donated 20 copies of our new book LINNIE MAE'S NEW FRIENDS to Kate's Kart. The book will be added to the carts in the local hospitals and will be available for sick… Continue reading Day 20: Book Donation
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Day 19: Vending Machine
Day 19 of our 25 Days of Giving was called Vending Machine. We left money and a short note on few vending machines around town. We wanted the next person who visited the machine to enjoy a free beverage on us. Our note simply said "enjoy a drink on us. Merry Christmas!" We were not… Continue reading Day 19: Vending Machine
Day 16: Help The Homeless
Snow was falling, the wind was blowing, and roads were slippery. We trudged along the sidewalks of downtown Fort Wayne with the group from Saints on the Streets. Our backpacks were filled with goodie bags that we had prepared for the homeless of our city. It was Day 16 of our 25 Days of Giving… Continue reading Day 16: Help The Homeless
Days 14 and 15
Due to a snow storm on Saturday, we postponed our Day 14 activity to today. Day 14 was called Hero Appreciation and we delivered goodie baskets of miscellaneous snacks, cookies, and candy to fire stations and police stations around the city. It was our way of saying thank you to the brave men and women… Continue reading Days 14 and 15
Day 13: Fill The Red Kettle
It is Christmas time. Santa ho-ho-hos from his throne at the mall. Carolers sing fa-la-la-la-la while they deck the halls. Chestnuts crackle on an open fire. Children sing songs of a reindeer with a famous shiny nose. These are the sounds of the season. All are synonymous with the Christmas spirit. There is another sound… Continue reading Day 13: Fill The Red Kettle
Day 12: Take Time To Read
I always love going into an elementary classroom and connecting with young people. I have been doing it monthly for years and it is always a great experience. The students are always welcoming and extremely excited to see me walk through the door. Today's experience was no different. As our Day 12 activity I spent… Continue reading Day 12: Take Time To Read
Day 11: Teacher Appreciation
"The reaction from my English teacher was the highlight of my day. She is such a sweet, warmhearted lady. She always makes sure that I understand my homework and I am very comfortable asking her questions. She deserved to receive a gift bag for all of her hard work. I am glad that I had… Continue reading Day 11: Teacher Appreciation
Blankets, Bracelets, and Smiles
This week's volunteer activity was set up and performed by MaKenna. These are her words: I have been wanting to do something to impact kids in a local hospital. This week, I finally was able to make it happen. My friend and I made the decision to make blankets and bracelets to be delivered to… Continue reading Blankets, Bracelets, and Smiles
Day 10: Sweet Surprises
Yesterday, we were blessed with the opportunity to discuss the 25 Days of Giving on television by appearing on 21 Alive's INsight. This was our 3rd appearance on the program in the last year. Show hosts Emilie Henry and Charity Freeman have been very supportive of our family, Impact 52, our new book LINNIE MAE'S… Continue reading Day 10: Sweet Surprises
Day 9: Food Donation
Day 9 was originally planned to be a day in which we helped the homeless. Due to our crazy schedules, we decided to swap Day 9 with Day 16. So today we made a food donation. We donated some non-perishable food items to a local church food pantry. This particular pantry focuses heavily on providing… Continue reading Day 9: Food Donation
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