The last few weeks have been all about love. Last week we shared encouragement and kindness through handwritten love letters. This week we handed out sweet treats for Valentine's Day. Erica used her unbelievable skills in the kitchen (yes, they are unbelievable) to make some of our favorite desserts....Rice Krispie treats, chocolate covered pretzels, and… Continue reading A Very Sweet Valentine
Tag: philanthropy
A Rainbow Loom of Good
Rainbow Loom bracelets are all the craze. Children of all ages are sporting colorful bracelets, necklaces, and rings made of small rubber bands. These unique pieces of jewelry can be found in our house. MaKenna bought a loom months ago and she started making bracelets of her own. I am actually wearing an orange, red,… Continue reading A Rainbow Loom of Good
A Life-Changing Year
Another calendar year has passed. It was a year that saw year 2 of our project come to an end and year 3 begin. Over the 52 week period we worked with 45 new nonprofit organizations and causes. Each and every week the experiences were new, eye-opening, heart-warming, and life-changing. We met unbelievable people who… Continue reading A Life-Changing Year
Grab A Rake And Get Busy
Our communities are filled with individuals who need help. Physical disabilities, finances, and personal hardships keep them from completing tasks that you and I take for granted. In some instances they have no family and in other situations they have family that cannot, or will not, help. Where do they turn for assistance? How do… Continue reading Grab A Rake And Get Busy
You Are Not John Wooden and That Is Okay
John Wooden is the greatest sports coach of all time. As coach of the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team, Wooden won 7 National Championships in 7 years and a total of 10 in 12 years. A remarkable and unprecedented feat. He was a true "wizard" of the game that created offenses and dissected defenses, but… Continue reading You Are Not John Wooden and That Is Okay
Chicken for Children
About a year ago I learned about the Dr. Bill Lewis Center for Children, a small nonprofit organization here in Fort Wayne that is impacting the lives of children who have been sexually abused. Yeah, I said children who have been sexually abused. Does that make you uncomfortable? Does it make your stomach churn? It should. It… Continue reading Chicken for Children
Impact Lives as a Soul Medic
There are so many people hurting in our world. They are struggling to fit in, struggling to cope, and in some instances struggling to survive. They are overwhelmed with feelings of despair. Many have lost hope. We live in an age of negativity. Turn on the news and what do you see? You will see… Continue reading Impact Lives as a Soul Medic
Empowering Struggling Students
I sat quietly in my chair and looked around the small room that The Crossing Educational Center uses for Family Time. A diverse group of students worked to complete the given assignment. It wasn't the typical math problem, essay question, or science experiment. It was something completely different. Their task was to write their biggest fear,… Continue reading Empowering Struggling Students
A Summer Pup-nic
Ahhhhh, Summer! Great food, sunny days, ice cream, picnics with family, and playing with your dogs in the park. We love summer and this week's volunteer activity brought everything that we enjoy together at one time in one place. That place was Shoaff Park and the event was The Summer Pup-nic and Ice Cream Social… Continue reading A Summer Pup-nic
Greyhounds In The Park
We love animals, especially dogs. Greyhounds are a favorite. Greyhounds are a docile and easy-going breed of dog that make for great pets. We should know, we have adopted three retired racing greyhounds into our family over the years. Jag (racing name Jagged Puzzle) raced in Daytona, Florida before becoming a beloved member of our… Continue reading Greyhounds In The Park
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