April is National Volunteer Month, and as an avid volunteer for different causes, I definitely agree that giving back not only benefits others but it benefits yourself. One benefit to start off with is that it takes your mind off of your issues as you to help someone else. Singles have more opportunities to give back to the community than most married people do, so let’s use … [Read more...]
VIDEO: First Lady Michelle Obama Invites You to Join The First Family in a Day of Service
When someone who, in our eyes, was a person of excellence passes we mourn and we remember. But for some of us, simply remembering is not enough. Their memory and their legacy drive us to feel the need to do more. So, we find a way to uphold their legacy and honor their memory. If they have done a great work, we find a way to carry that on and build upon it while seeking to live … [Read more...]
When are You Going to Get M.A.D. ?
When are you going to get to the point where you are MAD in your community? I am happy to say I am at that point now. I can proudly standup and say I am M.A.D. I am Making a Difference!! I recently attended the funeral of the mother of one of my best friends. She was a community activist that dedicated her life to doing for others. And after I read her obituary, I said to … [Read more...]