The Brown family loves animals. Pets have blessed our lives for many years. Cats and dogs have long been a part of our family. Currently, we have 2 rescued greyhounds and 1 Chia-rat. We refer to them as our dogpound. The unconditional love they show during our daily puppy party makes even the toughest days… Continue reading Day 18: Help A Furry Friend
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Day 17: Day of Change
It is hard to believe that we are 17 days into our 25 Days of Giving. It has been an awesome experience thus far. Today's task was very simple. We donated change at local McDonald's locations to benefit our local Ronald McDonald House. The money donated to RMH Charities stays within our area and benefits… Continue reading Day 17: Day of Change
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
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 8: Be A Good Neighbor
Good neighbors make great neighborhoods. Today, as Day 8 of our 25 Days of Giving, we focused on trying to help in our neighborhood. We wanted to be good neighbors. We spent some time in the cold collecting trash, retrieving trash barrels from the street, and picking up dog manure. Simple gestures of pride in… Continue reading Day 8: Be A Good Neighbor
Day 7: Treat A Stranger
By now you have heard my powerful story about the life-changing cups of coffee. It is a story I tell often because it was an amazing moment in my life that I like to share. It shows the impact a simple gesture can have on the life of another person. Today, our task for Day… Continue reading Day 7: Treat A Stranger
Day 5: Make Someone Laugh
There is no better sound in the world than the sound of my wife and my daughters laughing. One of my daily goals is make them smile and to hear them laugh every day. No matter how difficult a day may be, laughter can be a great release. If only for a moment, laughter makes… Continue reading Day 5: Make Someone Laugh
Day 3: Parking Day
Today was Parking Day. We spent time covering the parking expenses of others in downtown Fort Wayne. While in the parking garage, I left a few dollars with the garage attendant to pay for the next car to leave the garage. I will never know if those few singles made a difference, but I hope… Continue reading Day 3: Parking Day
Hunger And Homelessness Awareness Week
"Getting up at 5am is never easy, especially on the weekend. Those are the days that I actually get to sleep in because there is no school. But as a member of this family, the Brown family, I am willing to make a sacrifice in order to volunteer. We were up early to serve the… Continue reading Hunger And Homelessness Awareness Week
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