Day 13 of the 25 Days of Giving was called Generous Tip. Food service is a difficult job and great service isn't always rewarded. Our goal was to show our appreciation for good service today by adding a little extra on the gratuity. Erica and I went to Granite City Brewing for lunch during our day… Continue reading Day 13: Generous Tip
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Day 12: Mailman Surprise
"Thank you!" "We appreciate you" Simple phrases of gratitude. A few words that, when spoken, can make a difference in the lives of others. Today, we shared a note of gratitude with our mail carrier. A simple Christmas card of thanks and a Starbucks gift card were left in our mailbox for her to find.… Continue reading Day 12: Mailman Surprise
Day 11: Take Time To Read
We love going into schools and spending time with students. It is an easy way to connect with and positively impact young people. That investment of time, no matter how big or small, may be the best investment you ever make. Today we had the opportunity to visit a kindergarten class at Adams Elementary. It was a great… Continue reading Day 11: Take Time To Read
Day 10: Hidden Dollar
Day 10 of the 25 Days of Giving was called Hidden Dollar. We hid dollar bills with toys at the dollar store, with the straws at fast food restaurant, and in books at bookstore. We have no idea when, and if, this cash will be found. We hope that when it is found it will be a nice surprise… Continue reading Day 10: Hidden Dollar
Day 8: Book Donation
"Learn to love to read." It is a message we have delivered to hundreds of students over the last few years. Whether its volunteering to read in a classroom or speaking to an entire assembly of students, we are advocates for reading and reading programs. In order to improve literacy rates in schools, kids need… Continue reading Day 8: Book Donation
Day 7: Laughs All Around
Laughter is infectious and contagious. Far more contagious than any cough, sniffle, or sneeze. When laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness and intimacy. Laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body. Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress.… Continue reading Day 7: Laughs All Around
Day 6: Help A Neighbor
Today's task for Day 6 of the 25 Days of Giving was to help a neighbor. Opportunities exist daily to help others and to be a good neighbor. The question is "how often do we embrace them?" We want to be good neighbors. We want to make our neighborhoods and communities better places to live.… Continue reading Day 6: Help A Neighbor
Day 5: Clothing Donation
Day 5 of the 25 Days of Giving was called Clothing Donation. We donated three trash bags of clothing to Forgotten Children Worldwide. The clothes will be shipped to India to clothe vulnerable children and orphans. We continue to hear great stories and awesome testimonies about how the 25 Days is impacting people. From NYC to Minnesota… Continue reading Day 5: Clothing Donation
Day 4: Help A Furry Friend
Day 4 of the 25 Days of Giving is complete. Today was Help A Furry Friend and we made a food donation to the Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry. It is an organization that provides food to pet owners in an effort to keep pets at home where they belong. Pets are valuable members of… Continue reading Day 4: Help A Furry Friend
Day 2: Treat A Stranger
There are no small gestures in life. Simple, yes. Small, no way. Everything we do in life has the potential to make an impact and create ripples much larger than we could ever imagine. We do not know what most people are going through. We are not aware of their struggles, the heartaches, or demons… Continue reading Day 2: Treat A Stranger
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