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 […]
Jul 21, 2014
Brad Jamison explains the benefits of the 2 common ways to give back: donating money and donating your time.
Jun 25, 2014
![How Much Do Americans Volunteer? [INFOGRAPHIC]](http://www.good-citizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/GC_infographic_featured-320x253.png "How Much Do Americans Volunteer? [INFOGRAPHIC]")
American’s Give It Up! Nearly sixty three million Americans spent eight billion hours doing it last year! And, I have a feeling they all felt great when they were done. So, what were they doing? Volunteering, of course. Check out highlights of the most recent statistics on volunteering in America. BradConnect with me on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.
Jun 23, 2014
Once summertime rolls around and school’s no longer in session, it can be tempting to spend your free time indoors, enjoying the luxury of air conditioning and being glued to your computer or smartphone screen. However, no matter where you live, there are bound to be plenty of neighborhood organizations that could use your help. […]
Oct 16, 2012
Wow, it’s day thirty and what a journey this has been. I have learned so much about myself, my city and it’s residents. But, I will get into all of that in another post. First, let’s talk about my final day of service.
Oct 14, 2012
Back on Day Two I talked about how lucky I was to grow up attending well-maintained schools with wide open fields. Well, in that same town, I was fortunate enough to have great parks with fun, safe playgrounds to play on.
Oct 13, 2012
I am no skateboarder! In fact, the things scare the crap out of me. I remember as a kid we had one in the garage and I tried getting on it a few times, but didn’t have much luck.
Oct 12, 2012
Day: Twenty Six Organization: Pet Orphans of Southern California Activity: Caring for Dogs Today was pure joy! You don’t know this about me, but I LOVE dogs and have my entire life. I remember getting my first dog as a kid. When I was around 8, a man came driving down our street in a […]
Oct 9, 2012
Day: Twenty Three Organization: New Directions Activity: Serving Veterans So, since you have been reading and watching this daily, you know I think we have a few dirty little secrets in this country. One, is how many people don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Another, is how we treat our veterans. I […]