We are not artists. We are not painters. We are not professionals. We are volunteers. This week, the kind folks at Crossroad Child and Family Services learned that first hand. We arrived on the 47 acre campus of Crossroad Child and Family Services on a beautiful Saturday morning. It was our first visit and introduction… Continue reading Painting For Children
Tag: philanthropy
We Are Small, But Mighty
“We are small, but mighty” is how one student in my room described the class’s acts of kindness this year. The class was excited to learn that they are the smallest class in the building, but so far, they have raised the most money for Hearts for Riley, a fundraiser held every spring for Riley… Continue reading We Are Small, But Mighty
A Meal With Good People
"It is nice to have people come in to spend time with us, help us, and do it without passing judgement". These were the words spoken to us by a mother of 4 who is currently living in a homeless shelter. It was nice to know that she appreciated us and our willingness to give… Continue reading A Meal With Good People
Our First Book: Linnie Mae’s New Friends
As we approach the 2 year anniversary of the creation of Impact 52, it is easy for me to look back and smile at our journey. It has been an amazing adventure that I am blessed to have had the opportunity to share with my family. We will never know what real impact, if any,… Continue reading Our First Book: Linnie Mae’s New Friends
Color a Smile
There aren't too many things better than seeing another smile. As a parent and husband, my daily goal is to hear the laugher and see the beautiful smiles of my wife and children. Their smiles always brighten the darkest of days. In a world of disease, poverty, heartache, and personal hardship, we all should strive… Continue reading Color a Smile
Find Your Giving Spot
Opening Our Eyes to Need and Filling it
I have said many times that the most challenging aspect of our project is scheduling a volunteer experience for each week. Sometimes we are faced with the challenge of a scheduled activity falling through or being cancelled due to circumstances out of our control. That is what we dealt with this week. We were scheduled… Continue reading Opening Our Eyes to Need and Filling it
Frustrated Volunteer Finds Pet Project
When I moved to Fort Wayne in 2008, I knew I wanted to be involved with some type of community-minded group, but I had no idea where to start. Naturally, I looked to the internet. I found a few organizations that seemed to fit my interests and abilities, but every attempt at becoming involved was… Continue reading Frustrated Volunteer Finds Pet Project
Reaching Out to Those Behind Bars
Our mission to positively impact the lives of other human beings has taken us down many paths. Week after week we volunteer with nonprofits, support special causes, and search for opportunities to help. We have learned to open our eyes and see the opportunities that exist each and every day to make a difference. We… Continue reading Reaching Out to Those Behind Bars
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