Giving Back is Better When it’s a Family AffairDo you ever just think about all the ways that your life has made the world a better place? If you haven’t, I recommend that you do so....
Want to Increase Your Giving Back to the World? Treat it like a Savings Plan!Last Saturday I met one of my closest friends and her family for brunch. As is want to happen in New York, the subways were delayed and...
Giving Back Can’t Happen Without Self CareThe old adage states,“You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” In as much as this makes sense, it also feels like...
Not Sure How to Give Back? Start with Compassion.Let’s be honest, there’s a lot of need in this world. It can be overwhelming to say the least. We see it on a daily basis. It’s on the...
Volunteering as Legacy (Warning: Very Personal Blog Ahead)I lost my younger brother to leukemia when he was 13 years old. The years since his passing have been a rollercoaster of pain, anger,...
If You Think Superheroes Aren't Real, You've Never Been a Volunteer!I like to think that Halloween is the one day out of the year when volunteers can dress up as the Superheroes that they are each and...
Changing the World Always Begins With Small ActsWhen people ask me about Giving Back it’s usually because they feel overwhelmed by the idea of where to start. They are also often...
I Have a Confession: I’m a little Crazy :)cra·zy ˈkrāzē/ informal adjective extremely enthusiastic. synonyms: passionate about, (very) keen on, enamored of, infatuated with,...
Are You Making the World A Better Place or Just Talking About It?The world is full of opinions and let’s face it, we each think that ours is the only one that counts. It’s an entirely human response to...
I have a Crazy Idea! Let's Change the World Through Service.It's a really scary notion to step into your YES. Yes to saying "I have a crazy idea that we can change the world through service." Yes...