Lest We Forget (Remembrance Day 2016)

Nov 11, 2016 |

Remembrance Day is a day where we reflect on those that give their lives to protect the freedom and peace we all cherish. Take time today to stop and think about the sacrifices that have been made by others. In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row...

Nonprofit Funding

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Nonprofit Funding Opportunities Looking for funding opportunities for your nonprofit organizations? Here at , we've done the hard work for you and compiled a list of available funding opportunities. The opportunities are geared towards all nonprofit sectors...

Volunteering Abroad

Jul 11, 2016 | ,

**Please note that does not endorse the programs listed below; it is important to do your research and find the program that fits best for you.** AFS Interculture Canada A Canadian based NGO that sends volunteers to over 50 different countries! Choose your...

Good Volunteer Traits

Feb 18, 2016 | ,

The beautiful part about volunteering is that there is almost always something for everyone. In fact, there are often volunteer opportunities that will perfectly mesh with the skills of a specific person. Whether you are an expert at chemistry, a master carpenter or a...

I interviewed my dad on video in his final weeks. When I asked about his work and finding meaning through helping others, he responded, “I don’t think you can be focused on, ‘Oh gee, I want to make a difference.’ It has to be spontaneous. If it’s not…there’s some kind of egotistical thing going on. That’s a red flag. You hope you impact people on the deepest level you are capable of at the time. Sometimes you hit it, sometimes you don’t. You’re trying.


Lisa Shannon, A Thousand Sisters: My Journey into the Worst Place on Earth to Be a Woman