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…
Creative Celebration
When Naperville’s Sherilyn Sheets celebrated her 27th birthday Sunday, instead of asking family and friends for gifts or a celebration for herself, she asked them to help her throw a party for homeless people in Chicago. What a great idea! Check out the story for more inspiration. posted by guest author, Scott Couchenour, Certified Life…
Running With the Clowns
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
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?
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…
ServiceNation Summit was a Success
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…
21 Ways To Serve America
Check out this link on the Time Magazine’s site. It’s a list of 21 ways we can serve America. Some great thoughts here. Click here to read the article. by guest blogger, Scott Couchenourwww.servingstrong.comwww.servingstrong.typepad.com
ServiceNation Making an Impact
ServiceNation is a national campaign calling for the next President and Congress, leaders and citizens to create a new era of working together to solve our greatest and most persistent societal challenges. Obviously, this is a huge calling. Will the ServiceNation movement be able to get the attention of those who can make it possible?…
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…
Repairing Hearts through Twitter
You can learn about true passion by observing Dr. Mani. You can’t get any more passionate about something than he does. Dr.Mani Is a heart surgeon in India. But he’s not your ordinary surgeon. Dr.Mani reserves his specials skills for families who can’t afford to pay for the heart surgery required to save their child’s…