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How Volunteering Changed my Perspective on the Homeless
On Saturday, June 10th, 2023, I did something that I have never done before: intentionally approach a group of homeless folks. Throughout my 25 years of life, I have had many different types of interactions with homeless people. Most of them took place when I lived in Austin for six years. Throughout my life, and…
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How a Local Environmental Nonprofit Celebrates Earth Day
Earth Day is a day dedicated to celebrating and protecting our planet. First celebrated in 1970 by EARTHDAY.ORG, Earth Day has grown into a global event with more than 190 countries participating. It’s a day to reflect on the impact we have on the environment and to take action to protect it. This year, Earth…
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Seven Inspirational Quotes to Motivate Volunteers To Find Their Cause!
Aesop’s famous quote, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted”, from more than 2600 years ago shows that the concept of helping others and thinking outside of ourselves is not a recent idea. It’s an instinct rooted deep within all of us. It’s the feeling we all have that drives us…