Research shows there are many benefits to engagin in
volunteerism. Regardless of our circumstances, we
can always find someone who needs a hand more than us.
What cause speaks to your heart? How can you get involved?
Through the power of an internet search, I recently found a new inspiration. Similar to my finding the green movement back in the mid 1980’s, I discovered Encore.org and attended their 2016 Conference held in San Francisco this past week. The mission of Encore is “to build a movement to tap the skills and experience of those […]
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Navigating the maze of decision made for us There is a great website I subscribed to that may interest you as well. Here is the link – http://petitions.moveon.org/ Any member (membership is free) can start or sign an ongoing petition. Some petitions on today’s home page include: No Room for Hate on Saturday Night Live
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The Skies the Limit Activism consists of efforts to promote, impede, or direct social, political, economic or environmental change, or stasis. Various forms of activism range from writing letters to newspapers or politicians, political campaigning, economic activism such as boycotts or preferentially patronizing businesses, rallies, street marches, strikes, sit-ins and hunger strikes. Research is beginning to explore how activist groups in the United
There are so many inspiring stories of people of all ages making a difference with their volunteer efforts. People are making a contribution of time and money. When we hear these stories, we immediately think of the benefits for the recipients. But now research shows the enormous benefits which the giver receives as well. Here
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