For many of us in the social sector, our offices are the hive from which all the social good emanates. The frenzy of calls and emails directing services to those in needs, the buzzing of meetings where gifts to support the work are decided, and even the interaction amongst colleagues all contribute to the powerhouses…
There is tremendous need over the holiday season and often a greater than normal amount of interest in serving that need. Many individuals carve out time during the holidays to volunteer with their families, workplaces, and friends. The spirit of giving is vibrant and individuals often feel both gratitude and an abundance and empathy for…
The holiday season provides a reminder to all of us to appreciate what we have, give to others, and share the joy. We’re frequently asked for suggestions for volunteering over the holidays that require little training, can be done in a day, and are family friendly. Here is a list of a few organizations in…
Thanksgiving exists in its current form as an opportunity to be reminded of the things we are grateful for – good family and friends, delicious food to eat aplenty, a safe and warm home to enjoy the holiday in – but it can also be a holiday of excess; one where we fill our plates…
Not only is volunteering increasingly common among younger individuals, but it is also good for our health and wellbeing. Learn more about the current statistics and trends on personal volunteering below. One out of every four individuals in the United States volunteer. This adds $184 billion to our economy, which averages to approximately $23…
We are starting the week with a wild suggestion: take a day off from the normal craziness of errands, work, school, and well, responsibilities. This isn’t about wellbeing and the need to create space for our mental health – though we agree with that, and this certainly is an element of that. Today, we are…
Podcasting is continuing to grow with new ones starting daily and topics ranging from murder mysteries to insomnia friendly bedtime stories (it is called Sleep With Me, and it is an adult insomniac’s best friend). There are also a number of social sector relevant podcasts, including our favorite social impact ones which we featured in…
Books provide a natural jumping point to discuss difficult or intangible ideas to children. They provide the opportunity to spend quality time co-reading and also the quiet space for questions to arise amidst the chaos of day-to-day life. The following are a few books we have read that encourage generosity, giving, and an overall helpful…
Need a new approach for #GivingTuesay? Consider passing the mic to a client (or service recipient) for a day!
Our favorite feel good, warm your soul moments from recent #GivingTuesday campaigns inside!