Jul 14, 2015
Knowing that in the course of any given work day, almost 10 individuals living with life‐threatening illness are being granted a dream—whether it’s receiving the comfort of a basic needs item or closure in the form of a family reunion—working at Dream Foundation gives me the privilege of addressing the emotional and psychological needs of terminally ill patients as well as those of their loved ones and caretakers.
Apr 21, 2015
My friend and fellow Good-Citizen Mark Horoszowski co-wrote an excellent article with me about how being “selfish” in your volunteering is actually great for you and your community.
Mar 20, 2015
Being that I have dedicated much of my life to service, people are often curious about when I got started and who got me involved. Well, the first service project I remember taking part in was a walk to raise money to fight hunger when I was around 8 years old. Although, it’s very likely […]
Feb 27, 2015
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Feb 17, 2015
I am happy to present the second installment of the Good Citizen Interview Series, where I talk with inspiring individuals in the areas of service and volunteerism. This week I interviewed someone I have known for quite a while, Jeff Hoffman. Jeff Hoffman is an accomplished corporate executive who has served on the global stage […]
Feb 2, 2015
Ross Ellis is an inspiration to me and I’m sure to countless others, so I’m happy to be able to share some insight into her passion and drive to help make the world a better place.
Dec 22, 2014
I Resolve to Serve I am so excited that 2015 is right around the corner! While everyday gives us a new chance to be the person we want to be, there is something special about ushering in a new year. It offers us an opportunity to pause in reflection, while planning for what’s to […]
Nov 17, 2014
The season of giving thanks is here! I love this time of year, as it provides an opportunity for all of us to take stock of our lives and focus on those things for which we are most grateful. I know firsthand that it’s not always easy to keep the good in our lives at […]
Nov 10, 2014
Connections with others bring joy and companionship to our lives. Serving others adds value and meaning. When the two are brought together everything becomes possible. Life is about change and sometimes that can be scary. When we move to a new city, start a new job or go away to college we often lose many […]
Oct 29, 2014
Believe it or not, the holidays are upon us. Which means it’s time for family and friends to get together in celebration, for towns across the country to get decked out with festive decorations and, of course, time for shopping and gift giving. Fortunately, the holiday season is also a time at which many people […]