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...
Jan 14, 2020 | Animal Rights, How to Make a Difference, The Giving Back Society, Who We Love
#FREEMINNIE I’ve had a favorite quote by Margaret Mead for awhile now: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” But, last week I feel that I truly saw it in action...
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...
Feb 20, 2019 | Inspiration to Give Back, The Giving Back Society
TO MOVE FORWARD… “To move forward, you have to give back.” –Oprah...
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 22, 2018 | Inspiration to Give Back, The Giving Back Society, Why Give Back?
GRATITUDE AND THANKS “We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” – John F. Kennedy This Thanksgiving Day, I am resonating with this phrase on a such a deep level. Here we are, trying to help others and causes we care about, but...
