Roger has asked me to post on my family’s recent mission trip to Jamaica. "Jamaica!?", you ask, "Isn’t that where newlyweds go to sit on the beach and self indulge at one of those all-inclusive resorts?" Well, that’s only part of the island. We have a friend, Karen, who has discovered God’s call on her…
Inspiration For Baby Boomers Changing The World
Are you a baby boomer who wants to help make the world a better place? Inspiring baby boomers is what Inspiring Opportunities is all about. Inspiring Opportunities is a weekly email from the Coming of Age organization for people 50+ who are making a difference in the world, in their communities and in their lives….
Fighting Arthritis in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Are you aware… 46 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with arthritis or chronic joint pain 300,000 children in America have some form of arthritis or rheumatic disease Arthritis costs the U.S. economy $86.2 billion annually Arthritis is the nation’s #1 cause of disability Arthritis affects all of us. There is a group…
Doctors, Engineers, Magicians and Clowns Without Borders
Without Borders is a popular name for organizations doing good globally. Volunteers with these organizations typically share a common profession, skill or interest. They all share a passion to make a difference in the world. You might have heard about Doctors Without Borders or Builders Without Borders. However, there are many organizations that share the…
Discover Your Ideal Volunteering Opportunity
Volunteering has many rewards. It benefits both the recipient and you. If you are curious about how volunteering can benefit you, read the article 18 Reasons to Volunteer Your Time at http://www.everydaygiving.com/volunteer.htm. This month I was reminded of how easy it is to locate a great volunteering opportunity and how valuable volunteering can be. I…
The Greatest Productivity Secret Of Them All
Kivi Leroux Miller at Nonprofit Communications tagged me to discuss my best productivity secret. I don’t consider myself a productivity expert. However, in the past week a couple of people told me they don’t know how I accomplish all that I do. I guess I must be doing something right and I would be glad…
Destination Joy: Where Kid’s Dreams Really Do Come True
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Destination Joy presented by LAY’S® is the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s campaign to inspire and empower Americans to share their much-needed time, talents and resources to grant the wishes of the 100,000 children who will…
Are Charity Special Events A Waste Of Money?
Charity Navigator recently published their 2007 Special Events Study questioning the financial value of charities holding special events. Although fundraising is not the only purpose for putting on a special event (and probably not the most important), it was still disturbing to read the details and conclusions of the Charity Navigator study. I was not…
Vote for Your Favorite Kindness In Focus Photo
The entries are in and the best have been selected. Choosing the final winners of the Kindness in Focus contest is now in your hands. VolunteerMatch and Squidoo joined together to sponsor this unique photo contest. The contest winner will name the charity that will receive a $1000 donation. Vote for your favorite photo. Be…
Celebrate World Laughter Day and Change the World
Today is World Laughter Day. It is celebrated each year on the first Sunday of May. Today, many people around the world are getting together to discuss and experience the positive effects of laughter. Laughter can help reduce stress and improve attitudes. What would happen if people from every part of the globe laughed together?…