Justino and Silveria – Their Story Should Be Made Into a Movie

by DebW August 24, 2011 7 comments

In a small community where the people had next to nothing, they shared with us what they had . . . boiled potatoes, lacoto (spicy cabbage), and a bit of fruit. This is the place [...]
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Remembering Precious Faces, Needing to Make a Difference

by DebW August 8, 2011 0 comments

After twenty three and a half hours of travel, I arrived at home last night not too much worse for the wear and with all of my luggage in hand. I relaxed in a long [...]
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When I Grow Up

by DebW August 4, 2011 2 comments

What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question that has been asked and answered for generations. What did you want to be when you were a child? What do your [...]
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5 Minutes for Making a Difference – Make A Difference Day

by Erica October 22, 2010 2 comments

October 23, 2010 is Make A Difference Day! For 20 years, USA WEEKEND and HandsOn Network, a business unit of Points of Light Institute, have joined together to sponsor Make A Difference Day, the largest [...]
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5 Minutes for Making a Difference – Operation Christmas Child

by Erica December 21, 2008 7 comments

For many, taking part in Operation Christmas Child is a Christmas tradition. Many families spend an afternoon together picking out toys to fill a shoebox for a child in need. It is such a wonderful [...]
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Sending Our Blankets to Brady’s Smile

by Erica October 14, 2008 4 comments

Last month, I told all of you about a special blanket making party we were having for Brady’s Smile, as a part of our new outreach, 5 Minutes for Making a Difference. On March 16, [...]
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