Jan 16, 2020 | How to Make a Difference, Making Giving Back Easier, The Giving Back Society, Wildlife Rehabilitation
HELPING BIRDS IN WINTER Last night I went to a presentation about how to help backyard birds in the winter. To be honest, it sounded interesting to me, but I didn’t realize how much of a call to action is actually needed for our feathered friends. The...
Jun 17, 2019 | How to Make a Difference, Inspiration to Give Back, Making Giving Back Easier, Shelter Pets, The Giving Back Society, Who We Love
BRIDESMAIDS WALK WITH SHELTER DOGS INSTEAD OF FLOWERS As someone who is planning her own wedding, this story really struck a chord with me. I absolutely adore how this couple decided to feature older dogs available for adoption as a part of their ceremony. And it had...
Dec 10, 2018 | Education, Making Giving Back Easier, The Giving Back Society
MEETING AT OUR SENATOR’S OFFICE It’s been a busy couple of weeks, but the highlight was a meeting at Senator Murphy’s office last week! Had a great conversation with one of his legislative assistants about volunteerism and leadership opportunities...
Nov 1, 2018 | Education, Making Giving Back Easier, The Giving Back Society
WEEKEND INSPIRATION Spent the weekend researching how we can make it easier for students to reap the benefits of volunteerism! Such inspiring presentations and connections!...
Sep 24, 2018 | How to Make a Difference, Let's Go All In, Making Giving Back Easier, Shelter Pets, The Giving Back Society, Volunteering at Non-Profits
VIDEO: WHAT IT’S LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AT A CAT SHELTER I was welcomed into the “Tuesday Night Team” at Forgotten Felines Cat Shelter in Westbrook, Connecticut to experience and document what it’s like to volunteer at a cat shelter! (Click here or...
Aug 20, 2018 | How to Make a Difference, Making Giving Back Easier, The Giving Back Society
NO ACTION IS TOO SMALL Small changes are easy to make, right? Using reusable grocery bags, going meat-free at dinner one night a week, donating a can of food to the soup kitchen at the grocery store checkout… All of these actions are relatively simple and just a...