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A Visit of Gratitude and Unexpected Joy
Our hearts were overflowing with gratitude and a deep sense of joy. As a family, we had decided to embrace the spirit of the season by spreading a little holiday cheer, and delivering a basket full of goodies to brighten someone else’s day. A warm welcome to her inviting home That Thursday evening, as the…
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Hagar’s Heart: Working for Survivors of Domestic Abuse
Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Charities2Love is proud for the spotlight to be on Hagar’s Heart, a nonprofit in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area that works year round to support survivors of domestic abuse. The Hagar’s Heart Story & Mission Founded in 2020 by survivor-turned-advocate Jennifer Jones, Hagar’s Heart was born from a single…
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The Moment You Start to See: How Volunteering Opened My Eyes to the Struggles of Others
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi. I never understood that quote. I thought volunteering was just about giving, but it turned out to be so much more. Volunteering helps you see what you used to miss. I never saw how people were struggling…
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From Little Hands to Big Hearts: Bringing Hope to Children in Crisis
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to stand together, raise awareness, and take meaningful action to protect and uplift vulnerable children. Charities2Love and the Color Me SAFE Foundation joined forces during the month of April for a deeply moving volunteer event that did just that. With nearly 100 dedicated volunteers, we created a ripple…
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An Hour of Service: My First Time Serving Dinner at a Homeless Shelter
I didn’t know what to expect as I walked through the door marked “The Stewpot” for the first time to serve dinner at a Dallas Homeless Shelter called The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center. Along with other Charities2Love volunteers, I had an inkling that it would be a different experience than any other volunteer opportunity I…
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