Alright, so you’re ready to make a difference. You know you want to help people, and you want to volunteer your time, but what organization is best? Also, what if you can’t talk any of your friends or family members into coming with you? It can be daunting to show up to any organization alone, […]
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Places To Lend A Helping Hand Or Receive One!
We try to stay current on Houston area organizations that can help you! Also, if you are interested in volunteering, give them a call! Please let us know if there are any we missed! The Houston area has a great number of places that provide assistance, encouragement, and motivation for those in need. If you […]
How Volunteering Enriches Your Life
Volunteering is an activity that benefits so many people, strengthening a community and building relationships. Though we all get busy in life, we should take the time to help others in need whenever we can. Volunteering is something that many people don’t know can benefit them just as much as it benefits the person or […]
Donation Town: Helping You Give Back to Those in Need
After the holidays, you may find your closets filled with clothes or other gifts you do not need. Donation Town is an online charity directory developed to connect you with local charities in the area that offer free donation pickups. Your gently used clothing or household items that you aren’t using can find a new home with someone […]
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Bible Verses For The Days You Want To Give Up
Rachel Wojnaroski is an incredible author with a powerful story of loss, faith, and redemption. She encourages others to have “extraordinary faith for everyday living,” through her website and motivational books. While browsing her website we came across her list of bible verses that will inspire you on the tough days when you don’t think […]
5 Tips to Crush a Bad Attitude Today
Vee Somphon of The Huffington Post was inspired by her family’s personal experience immigrating to the U.S. from Laos, and decided to learn about attitude management. After exploring psychological studies and principles, Somphon gave these tips to better manage a bad attitude: Be grateful: Appreciate the little things that you have in your life. It’s important […]
SponsorChange.org: Pay Off Student Loans By Volunteering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VobeQcwfjR4#t=57 These days, most students graduate from college with some major student loan debt. One study from ProjectonStudentDebt.org showed that 7 out of 10 students graduated with debts that averaged to about $30,000. However, SponsorChange has come up with a creative solution to student debt issues, while netting free volunteer work for organizations and charities […]
Give Back While You Shop Using AmazonSmile!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rilZXtwuUHk In recent years, Amazon has become the go-to destination for online shopping. What started as a small book store out of Jeff Bezos’ garage has become the largest online retailer of everything, literally, almost everything you need, including groceries, can be bought at Amazon.com. With that being said, if you could buy everything you […]
Help Out at The Children’s Museum of Houston This Season!
The Children’s Museum of Houston can always use extra hands! Whether it’s interacting with the excited kids visiting, assisting the staff in assembling and maintaining exhibits, or helping the administrative staff keep it all together behind the scenes, the Children’s Museum needs you! Adult volunteers are asked to complete a minimum of 30 hours of […]