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Want a Free Cup of Starbucks Coffee?

Posted on January 19, 2009November 30, 2019 by Roger Carr

Starting Wednesday, you can visit your local Starbucks and join the I’m In! campaign by signing a pledge to donate five hours or more of community service to the organization of your choice in 2009. Those who sign the pledge between Wednesday, January 21 and Sunday, January 25 will receive a free tall brewed coffee…

Free Ways to Help Those in Need

Posted on December 8, 2008November 30, 2019 by Roger Carr

Have you been affected by the poor economy and feel there is nothing you can do to help others during this holiday season? You can find a list of ways to help your community and worthy causes that don't require you writing a check at a new website called Give List. Would you like me…

How to make a difference this Thanksgiving

Posted on November 5, 2008November 30, 2019 by Christopher Scott

As the holidays draw near we should be thankful for the many good things in our lives…a warm place to sleep, food on our tables, the ability to provide for our families and friends that enrich our days. It is sad to think that many people in our country are not as fortunate. Thanksgiving can…

Life is Good Pumpkin Festival

Posted on November 3, 2008November 30, 2019 by Roger Carr

The day was filled with live music, pumpkin carving, food, autumn decorations, games, charitable giving, door prizes, and rain. These are some of the things you could have experienced on Saturday, October 25th at the Life is good Festival at Newland Communities-Ladysmith Village in Ruther Glen, Virginia. I was excited to discover that there was…

Celebrate Make a Difference Day

Posted on October 23, 2008November 30, 2019 by Roger Carr

Join Millions of other volunteers on Saturday for America’s largest day of doing good. Celebrate Make a Difference Day by participating in a community project in your local area. Go to http://www.MakeADifferenceDay.com and learn more about how you can get involved and make a difference.

Contagious Smiles

Posted on October 13, 2008November 30, 2019 by Roger Carr

Celebration after successfully performing a “nose transplant” on FRMC employee I recently went into the hospital. But it wasn’t to get tested or treated. It was to help provide some humor to the patients and staff at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina. A volunteer team called Charlie’s Chaplains visits their local hospital…

You Don’t Have to Join a Circus to be a Clown

Posted on October 12, 2008November 30, 2019 by Roger Carr

Did you ever think about being a clown?  I didn’t, until I discovered a hospital clown ministry made up of volunteers. Several weeks ago my clown journey began as I was doing some research on laughter and humor therapy. I met Becky Cortino through a free online class she was teaching on the topic called…

Running With the Clowns

Posted on September 30, 2008November 30, 2019 by Roger Carr

Erase from your mind everything you know about clowns. My vision of a clown is no longer surrounded by a large tent full of people at a three-ring circus. This past weekend I had the amazing experience of attending clown “skool” and performing as a clown. Charlie’s Chaplains is a nonprofit group of dedicated volunteers…

The Serve America Act

Posted on September 25, 2008November 30, 2019 by Roger Carr

Image by rogercarr via Flickr The Serve America Act was unveiled at the ServiceNation Summit. This legislation has been introduced to Congress by Senators Edward Kennedy and Orrin Hatch to expand and improve domestic and international service opportunities for all Americans. What is the Purpose of the Serve America Act? The Serve America Act has…

Is the National Day of Action on Your Calendar?

Posted on September 24, 2008November 30, 2019 by Roger Carr

It’s not too late to get involved in a service project on the national Day of Action.  This Saturday, September 27th, is the national Day of Action. Join thousands of Americans on that day participating in events that will demonstrate the power, potential and impact service can have. I will be training and volunteering all…

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