Seven adults and six youths were named the 2006 inductees to the Hall of Fame for Caring Americans by the Caring Institute. You will probably recognize some of the names. The accomplishments of those chosen will certainly inspire you. If you don’t believe kids can make a difference, think again. Some of the award winners…
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October is Family Portrait Month and Photographers are Joining Together to Support Operation Smile
The month of October is National Portrait Month. Photographers from across the United States have joined together with the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Charities to make a difference in children’s lives. They are conducting a fund-raising effort to support Operation Smile. Participating photographers have pledged to contribute a portion of each October family portrait…
Martin Sabel Interview with Roger Carr
Martin Sabel interviewed me about why I started Everyday Giving, what it means to be a philanthropist, and some of the many ways a person or company can give to make a difference. Go to http://www.EverydayGiving.com/martin_sabel.mp3 to listen to the interview.
Interview with Author of “What A Difference A Day Makes”
Last night I interviewed Kerri Cartelli. She is the author of What a Difference a Day Makes: A Survival Guide for Women. Go to http://www.everydaygivingradio.com/2006/10/interview_with_.html to listen to the full interview. I will be writing up a more extensive post for this blog regarding the interview, but I didn’t want you to have to wait…
The Holiday Season is Almost Here
I couldn’t believe it. I was doing some shopping this past weekend and discovered that many of the stores are already putting Christmas items on their shelves! The traditional holiday season is just around the corner. Have you considered who you are going to give to this season? Have you considered what you are going…
Reasons to Give in October 2006
Be creative in finding reasons to do something for someone when they won’t expect it. Pick one or more of these upcoming observances as reasons to help and surprise others with an act of kindness: Oct – Lupus Awareness Month – http://www.lupus.org/education/LAM_main.html Oct – National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – http://www.nbcam.org Oct 6 – World…
Reasons to Give in September 2006
When do you get the most benefit from receiving a card from someone? Is it when you receive one for a major celebration or holiday? Or is it when you receive one that is totally unexpected? For me, it’s when I receive one that is unexpected. Be creative in finding reasons to do something for…
Discover How Baby Boomers Can Make an Impact
Baby boomers are an interesting group. You are a baby boomer if you were born between the years of 1946 and 1964. What is one of the things that makes this group so interesting? Currently, the first baby boomers are at the traditional age of retirement. The later baby boomers, which I am a part…
Give Back to Kids Going Back to School
Vacations, late nights, sleeping in, and hours of playing video games each day are about to end for many children. These events will soon be replaced with meeting new and old friends, a daily schedule, sports and homework. It happens every year for many kids when school starts. Some children look forward to the new…
More Reasons to Give in August 2006
Have you exhausted your brain trying to come up with new reasons to do something for someone? There are always reasons to do something for someone (if you need an excuse). Take advantage of these upcoming observances for August 2006: National Back To School Month International Clown Week – 1-7 August 2006 – http://www.internationalclownweek.org International…