Image by rogercarr via Flickr On 9/11-12 in New York City, I attended the ServiceNation Summit. I wish you could have been there with me. It was inspiring to hear top leaders speak about the value of service and the need for more. What Was the ServiceNation Summit? The ServiceNation Summit brought together more than…
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Convoy of Hope Helps 10,000 People in Washington DC
On September 7, Convoy of Hope took over the parking lot outside of RFK Stadium in Washington DC to provide food and services to the local families in need. The event included a kids play area, live entertainment, lunch, haircuts, manicures, portraits, medical screenings, a job fair, prayer, groceries and more. I had the privilege…
Raggedy Ann is Start of Major Nonprofit Organization
Image by djwudi via Flickr Diane handcrafted a Raggedy Ann doll. You remember the Raggedy Ann doll, don’t you? It was a rag doll that was most known for its red yarn hair. This particular Raggedy Ann doll was special. It was to be given to a needy child at Christmas. When Diane finished creating…
Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk Featured at the Charity Mile Blog
Image by rogercarr via Flickr I had the privilege of being chosen as a guest blogger for the Charity Mile Blog. My first blog post is a description of the 2008 Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk that took place in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Several Everyday Giving Blog readers made donations during my personal fundraising efforts in support of…
LIVE UNITED with United Way
Image via Wikipedia United Way is building a movement across America that inspires hope and creates opportunities for a better life for everyone. This movement is called LIVE UNITED. You can be a part of the movement. Go to http://www.liveunited.org and sign up to be a part of the community. They are also welcoming you…
Volunteering Will Make You Happier & Healthier
John Tesh discusses in this video the benefits of volunteering. He says volunteering is the “one intelligent thing you can do today to make your life better.” There are many great reasons to volunteer your time. Find a nonprofit organization that shares your passion and start volunteering today.
Volunteering For A Paycheck?
The Jan/Feb 2008 issue of the Advancing Philanthropy magazine provided a section entitled "Doing Good—If the Price Is Right." It describes a growing trend where volunteers are expecting to be paid for their help. It is based on the New York Times article For Love and a Little Money. The article claims that these volunteers…
National Make A Blanket Day
Are you familiar with National Make A Blanket Day being celebrated on Saturday? I wasn’t either. I was introduced to the nonprofit organization Project Linus, the sponsor of National Make A Blanket Day, through Laura and Angela Stockman from the Twenty Five Days to Make a Difference blog. I was intrigued by the mission of…
Oh Where, Oh Where Have The Volunteers Gone?
A new study, "Volunteering in the United States, 2007" published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows that volunteering is declining. According to this study, "In the year ending September 2007, both the number of volunteers and the volunteer rate declined from the previous year." I am sure this is not a surprise to J….
Thank Your Mentor Day – Thursday, January 24
Thursday is Thank Your Mentor Day. It is a day where many people will express their appreciation to those who took the time to encourage and guide them. Thank Your Mentor Day promotes four ways to honor your mentor: Contact your mentor directly to express your appreciation “Pass it on” by becoming a mentor to…