by Denette Mann Happiness did not come easily for me I was not a happy person. I had a good life, a successful career, a loving family. My health was good and my worries were few. Why wasn't I happy? As a mental health counselor and friend to many, I knew I
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by Leslie Farin Recently,Kerry Hannon from Next Avenue wrote a wonderful article about the joy giving back can bring. She talks about the importance of volunteering in a position that matches your interests and skill set, but that doing so is sometimes easier said than done. Not all volunteer opportunities are a
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by Robin Popik, owner/founder of Volunteer Strategies Solutions Where to start? Think about it. You’re retired and finally have time to do what you want to do, but what exactly is that? Becoming a volunteer sounds nice, but where should you look? How do you find the right volunteer opportunity, “the right
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By Jessica Taper Volunteer Opportunities at My Possibilities My Possibilities, a Plano-based non-profit is a pioneering leader in vocational education for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) throughout North Texas and building a blueprint that could spark a trend across the nation. My Possibilities is a full day, full year continuing
Reading Partners-Make a Lifelong Difference for Kids in 1 Hour/Week!
Every day, thousands of volunteer reading partners make a lifelong difference for kids who struggle with reading. More than simply reading with a child, our volunteers follow a proven, structured curriculum to help students learn specific skills necessary to become proficient readers. It’s simple, and it works. Each lesson comes with step-by-step
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by Leah Dobkin A growing number of contemporary women are looking to meet like-minded people by participating in meaningful philanthropic efforts. The usual fundraising activities, such as organizing galas, are a lot of work and not particularly fulfilling for many. So, what’s the alternative if you are one of these women?
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photo source:thewarrencenter.org by Jessica Taper Every parent remembers the moment they first get to see and hold their infant. For Beverly and Bill Warren, the birth of their son John was, of course, a beautiful and miraculous moment; but from the beginning they knew something was not quite right. The neonatal specialist told
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by Leslie Farin Do you enjoy and appreciate the performing arts? Do you like making people feel welcome and comfortable? Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? One of the many fabulous local theaters may be the perfect volunteer position for you! The many venues in the
