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Supporting Children of Sexual Abuse

"Child abuse is a problem that no one really talks about.  Abuse and neglect is the number one cause of injury to children in our country.  More children die of abuse or neglect than of natural causes."  -  Donna Miller I do not know Donna Miller, but I know that the words she has spoken… Continue reading Supporting Children of Sexual Abuse

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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

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A Walk To End Alzheimer’s

"I miss you Though you are near to me I miss you Though you're not here for me. I'm with you so you are not alone. I miss you When I go home. I miss you Though you seem far away. I miss you Though I am here each day. It hurts me when I… Continue reading A Walk To End Alzheimer’s

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Celebrating a Forever Home

It is a September Saturday. The sun peaks through the clouds.  The sounds of music fill the air.  The grill is fired up and hot dogs cook in the concession stand.  A crowd gathers to see the event participates.  Some are big and strong.  Others are athletic, nimble, and fast.  The sound of the cowbell… Continue reading Celebrating a Forever Home

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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

My life has been blessed by amazing women. I have an amazing wife. I am the father of two beautiful girls. I am the son of the world's greatest mother. I have a mother-in-law who has loved me with all of her heart since joining her family many years ago. These women, along with grandmothers,… Continue reading Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

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A Hometown Chef

They say that the third time is the charm. After life interfered with our plans to volunteer at the Mad Anthonys Children's Hope House we agree. Our two previous attempts to volunteer with the Children's Hope House were foiled by life. An ailing grandmother and her eventual death led to the postponement and rescheduling of… Continue reading A Hometown Chef

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A Decent Place To Live

I would like for you imagine a world where everyone had a decent place to live.  Homelessness would not be an issue.  Substandard housing unfit for man and beast would not house families with children.  This world would provide individuals and families with a safe, dry place to call home.  Could this world in our… Continue reading A Decent Place To Live

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People Make Organizations Special

Week after week, our journey of giving takes us down a new road.  An unknown path of emotion, inspiration, and reality.  Each week is unique, but each week is the same.  We witness great organizations serving the people of our community with a gentle hand, a caring heart, and a loving soul.  Each non-profit has… Continue reading People Make Organizations Special

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No Footprint Too Small

I’ve been recently thinking to myself that I might stop donating my time to an organization called NILMDTS (Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep).  An organization that provides the gift of remembrance photography for parents suffering the loss of a baby.  This decision is not because I do not believe in the mission of… Continue reading No Footprint Too Small

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Register, Be a Match, Save a Life

For years, I have admired Robin Roberts. First as a basketball player, then an ESPN sportscaster. Today, she is the anchor of Good Morning America and a breast cancer survivor. It is obvious that Robin Roberts is a fighter. In June, the world learned about her newest fight. She announced during Good Morning America that… Continue reading Register, Be a Match, Save a Life