In case you missed it, here's one of our popular Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from April:
I’m thinking about “little wonders” as I write this post. My youngest niece just turned four. Each day I see her make connections, learn and yes – wonder.
A note from SHARE: This 2-part guest post from our friends at Heart Math Tutoring is a must read! Part 1 will give you the scoop on the critical needs their volunteers address. Part 2 (coming next week) will give you the low-down on exactly what it’s like to be a tutoring volunteer.
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Note from the SHARE Team: We love a good party, especially when it's for "good"! This guest post from our friends at The Sandbox will give you the scoop on a kick-off event you won't want to miss!
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In case you missed it, here's one of our popular Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from March:
Hey Mom – are you taking care of yourself? Between carpool, groceries, work deadlines, the school play, paying bills and folding the laundry, are you watching your sodium intake, getting enough exercise and keeping your stress level down? Yeah, I thought so. Me neither.
Volunteering can happen even when you’re crazy busy! Check out this quick opportunity to do good:
Nonprofit: Changed Choices
When: Date and time are flexible
Where: At your location
Who: Great for individuals or small groups
Why: Women in prison/reentry often feel forgotten, you can provide hope and encouragement that will make a difference!
It might be tough to get away from the office to volunteer as a team. But you can still rally around a cause, select a local nonprofit to support, and visit the Give Shop - all without leaving the office.
Here’s how it works.
- Go head to head with the department down the hall or challenge a friendly competitor to see who can do the best job getting needed items into the hands of local nonprofit organizations.
In case you missed it, here's one of our popular Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from March:
Twenty sets of eyes watched me walk up the center of the classroom, clutching my Junior Achievement materials and wondering what I’d gotten myself into. My first few moments as a JA volunteer were, I’ll admit, a little scary. Why? Because I’d never done it before.
If you missed it, Charlotte Agenda recently had a fact-filled and frightening account of human trafficking statistics from right here in Charlotte. Written by Paula Broadwell and Grace Eberle, it includes startling info - like the fact that North Carolina is among the 10 states with the highest number of human trafficking violations.
In case you missed it, here's one of our popular Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from March:
I love hanging out at farmers markets, surrounded by fresh, locally grown produce and jostling elbows with people who no doubt are planning to turn the gorgeous greens in their baskets into something amazing for dinner. Although I’m fairly clueless about the art of cooking, I just feel healthier – and smarter – when I’m there.
In case you missed it, here's one of our popular Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from March:
If you (or your kids) have a special place in your heart for serving senior citizens, you’ll probably want to hear about the programs at Love INC.