Giving Back
Thursday, March 31, 2011
About this time of year the spirit of giving tends to die down. The holiday season provides the largest donations for most non-profits. Japan's recent tragedy reminds us how important it is to support each other and give to those less fortunate. Giving is not only about money but also time.
For me personally, it's a time for focus and clarity. As a volunteer tutor for the Literacy Connection I find that when I'm tutoring I'm not thinking about the laundry list of things I have to do — I am clear and focused. The phone is off, there's no email, no distractions, and my student and I are engrossed in an experience together — both of us trying to better ourselves.
There are so many wonderful non-profits. Here are a few that are close to my heart:
The Literacy Connection
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
The Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer Society
Children's Advocacy Center
Special Olympics
National Safety Council
For me personally, it's a time for focus and clarity. As a volunteer tutor for the Literacy Connection I find that when I'm tutoring I'm not thinking about the laundry list of things I have to do — I am clear and focused. The phone is off, there's no email, no distractions, and my student and I are engrossed in an experience together — both of us trying to better ourselves.
There are so many wonderful non-profits. Here are a few that are close to my heart:
The Literacy Connection
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
The Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer Society
Children's Advocacy Center
Special Olympics
National Safety Council
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