"Lots of people limit their possibilities by giving up easily. Never tell yourself this is too much for me. It's no use. I can't go on. If you do you're licked, and by your own thinking too. Keep believing and keep on keeping on." - Norman Vincent Peale A powerful quote with deep meaning. We must always… Continue reading It is Not Too Much for Me
Tag: philanthropy
Healthy Spirit, Mind, and Body
Since 1858, the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne has been positively impacting lives. Its commitment to healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development has helped to strengthen the foundation of our community. More than 45,000 individuals have been served by the facilities located in our city. The YMCA is a non-profit organization that offers a wide array… Continue reading Healthy Spirit, Mind, and Body
Open Your Eyes to Poverty
The U.S. Census Bureau states that one in seven people live below the poverty line. This means millions of Americans struggle day-to-day to make ends meet. Every day they face many questions. How are we going to eat? Can we pay our rent or our mortgage? Will our water and power be shut off? What can I do to ensure… Continue reading Open Your Eyes to Poverty
May I Take Your Pledge?
Public television has been providing cultural, informational, and educational programming for decades. Sesame Street helped me learn my ABCs and how to count. Mr. Rogers taught me what it meant to be a good neighbor. Reading Rainbow made reading relevant and cool. These programs were a huge part of my childhood and the childhood of… Continue reading May I Take Your Pledge?
Science, Education, and Smiles
I remember back to my days in school and there are very few fond memories of science class. It was a subject that never really sparked my interest. It was difficult and, at times, boring. I am sure there are many others who share my feelings. I am also confident that an organization in our… Continue reading Science, Education, and Smiles
The Center for Nonviolence
Every day, we hear stories of domestic violence. Many of the stories that grab headlines feature celebrities who batter and abuse. We all know the story of singers Chris Brown and Rihanna. A celebrity couple whose arguments became violent and Rihanna ended up with visible bruises and cuts to the face. This example of domestic… Continue reading The Center for Nonviolence
Random Acts of Kindness
When we think about volunteering and serving others, we often assume that we must invest a lot of time and money. This assumption could keep us from getting involved in our community and help others in need. Do we really need to give up all of our time and money to positively impact others? The… Continue reading Random Acts of Kindness
Until Everyone Comes Home
How do you say thank you to the brave men and women who serve our country? How do show them how much we appreciate all that they do to provide us the freedoms we enjoy? For almost 70 years, the USO has provided a tangible way for individuals to express their gratitude for military personnel. … Continue reading Until Everyone Comes Home
A Day of Caring
Our Week 9 experience gave me the opportunity to work with the "Big Red Machine." This is the how I refer to our team at Coca-Cola here in Fort Wayne. Almost three years ago when I moved to Fort Wayne, Coca-Cola was not an active member of this community. I was told by many different… Continue reading A Day of Caring
A Beginning
I often looked in the mirror and was disappointed with the person I saw staring back at me. I give him credit for he has accomplished many great things in his life for which I am proud. He has a beautiful wife and wonderful children. He had a successful athletic career at Knightstown High School… Continue reading A Beginning
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