Monthly Archives: July 2009

Making a Difference, YOU Can Do It!

  Are you thinking about doing some sort of  hands-on volunteer work but are lost when it comes to what will fit in your lifestyle and capabilities?  Perhaps you don’t think you have anything to offer or that being a volunteer for the high-profile organizations like the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army won’t work within your work…

Inspire a Child with the Gift of Music

“Without music,” Nietzsche claimed, “life would be a mistake.” I tend to agree. After all, who am I to argue with Nietzche, eh? Rock for Kids has been providing support, hope, inspiration and assistance to under-served children and teens through music since 1988. Via their free year-round music education programs, Rock for Kids gives underprivileged…

Love Is Still A Worthy Cause

I have always found inspiration in singer/songwriter Sara Groves. This is her story.

MFFO.org Has A New Look

If this is your first time visiting Mothers Fighting For Others, you probably won’t appreciate the changes we’ve made in the last few days. If you’re a regular, I’m sure you’ve already made note of the changes. They’re not subtle, as you can see from the image below. What is important is that we’ve not…

Volunteer Vacations, More or Less

Earlier this week I listened as Jeff Turner interviewed Shelley Seale, author of The Weight of Silence: The Invisible Children of India.  I was following their conversation while I worked and know that I missed a lot, but Shelley mentioned “volunteer vacations” and the phrase really stuck in my mind. I looked around a little…