...basis until I interviewed him recently about his experience. Why Community Service Is Important When I asked him why service was important to him, he replied: Service adds a dimension to your life that makes you feel a part of something much larger than yourself or your own narrow viewpoint. It has brought great joy to me and my family as we have reached out to others and to our communities to help make them a better place to live and work. Groups...
...y celebration from a self-pleasing indulgence to a complete celebration of service and the true meaning of Christmas. Five years ago, I was included on a mass email from an old friend who was asking for help for a family she worked with. She was a preschool teacher to some adorable, but extremely needy children. Their father, a migrant worker, had recently lost his hand in a factory accident and couldn’t work. At the time, we were new homeowners a...
...does render some service or other. If we cultivate the habit of doing this service deliberately, our desire for service will steadily grow stronger, and will make, not only our own happiness, but that of the world at large.” Little acts of service, done with intent and on a regular basis, can be the foundation of a happy, meaningful life. And if those acts of service incorporate one's own talents and hobbies, they can be that much more enjoyable....
...based on need. I love that my son was able to have a great experience this summer, not only improving his basketball skills, but remembering the importance of giving back. How do you get your kids involved in service? Jill Greenlaw has a banking background. She gave that up 17 years ago when she got married and started having kids. She loved being a stay-at-home mom while raising her four beautiful children. A few years ago, Jill went back to work...
Make a meaningful difference this summer by taking the Summer of Service (SOS) Challenge. This week's topic is all about being prepared. Here's how you can participate: Commit to do one act of kindness/service based on the week's challenge. Leave a comment with ideas relating to the week's challenge as well as your experience(s) performing it. Grab the SOS button in the sidebar and put it on your blog or social networking site. Enter to win each...
