12/28/10

Secret act of kindness

Do a secret act of kindness for someone else today. Leave a post-it note in a public area that will lift up someone's spirit such as "you are beautiful, have a great day." Leave a $5 bill in an envelope at a park where people in need are with a note saying "have a cup of coffee or buy something you would like." Post what you did here on this website...

Families Sleeping in the Cold in Apartments

The cost of home heating oil is on the rise. This winter is supposed to be a very cold winter on the East coast of the United States. There are going to be many families and children who will not be able to heat their apartments because of the cost. During this winter when you are cold, remind yourself that there are many going to be extremely cold and

Family received Christmas presents

Made a Christmas present delivery to a family (2 parents and a child) last week. If it were not for the kindness of people donating money, these gifts would not have been purchased. If it were not for volunteers, the presents would not have made it into this home. If it were not for people helping others, this family would have woken up on Christmas morning with no presents to open. Because good people came together, these parents must have been delighted to see their child's face smiling as he opened up his presents. The parents must have been very happy to open up some presents of their own.

12/27/10

What you get when you volunteer

When you volunteer, here's what you get... The opportunity to be a part of the solution. When someone is in need, they ask for help. When you are a part of the solution, you play a small part in the big picture. There are many people that need

12/21/10

Christmas Presents to Those in Need

I just spent the last week volunteering at My Brother's Keeper in Massachusetts. About 10,000 people will be helped this holiday season through the Christmas present deliveries.