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.
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 […]
Oct 20, 2014
Nobody enjoys tricks and treats as much as I do, and I would be the last one to encourage anybody to give up on the spirit of this creative and fun holiday. You can still enjoy creative costumes, spooky decorations and a lot of fun if you use Halloween as a chance to conduct a […]
Sep 30, 2014
It seems that every family I know, both those with kids and those without, feels overextended and somewhat out of touch with other members of the family. With jobs, school, activities, obligations, hobbies and more it is often hard to find time to connect in meaningful ways. In an age where we somehow feel more […]
Sep 22, 2014
What do you do when you recognize a problem in your community that you would like to help alleviate? My first step is to find an organization that works in that space and see if there are any service opportunities that I could help with. However, sometimes there aren’t any organizations that are actively working […]
Sep 2, 2014
I love the ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge and am proud to say that I have dumped freezing cold water over my head and made a donation (YouTube.com), as have dozens of my family and friends. Of course, I love it for how effectively it has sparked a dialog about a horrific disease and raised an unprecedented […]
Aug 25, 2014
Giving back to your community is a gift that gives right back, and habits and viewpoints instilled at a young age are much more likely to stick with a person than those developed later in life. Because of this, it’s great for kids to get used to the idea of being involved in their community […]
Aug 18, 2014
In the wake of Robin Williams’ suicide, there has been much talk about depression and its all too powerful grip. While I wish it didn’t take tragedies like this to bring such conversations to the mainstream, I am thankful that the dialogue has been amped up and that people seem to be listening. My Personal […]
Aug 6, 2014
July marks the first month where we have featured a “Good Citizen of the Week”. These amazing individuals were picked because they embody everything it means to be a Good Citizen. They are hardworking, committed to their causes, and inspire those around them to get involved. So here they are! The Good Citizens of the […]