Idol Gives Back, Next Week!

For a show that reaches millions of viewers, it’s just astounding to think of the reach that American Idol has for “doing good.”  The annual show special begins next week and promises to bring millions of dollars to fulfill charitable needs.  Idol Gives Back is a wonderful effort by the show and entertainers, and provides an [...]

Politics and Charitable Giving

When thinking of charitable giving we know there are many ways to “give back” to others.  For some, giving is best accomplished with money, and for others, time.  Philosophically it really doesn’t matter whether we contribute dollars to an organization or contribute our time and personal effort on their behalf.  However when someone needs help, or food, [...]

Where’s Your Local Food Pantry?

There are many charities and organizations helping people that we often don’t think about.  I never realized for example how important a local food pantry can be to people.  Certainly in many larger metropolitan areas there are many church and other community organizations that have a food pantry to help people in need. But I [...]

Catching Up, Beginning Again

My goodness, I must admit that I haven’t done a very good job of keeping up with this blog.  You know what they say about good intentions, so I’m sorry that this has been so empty lately.  Sometimes when I see a blog that has gone dormant, or been left with an old post, I [...]

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