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Category Archives: Philanthropy
Why Remember Disaster Survivors
When disaster strikes, we’re all riveted to the TV, internet and social media. But what happens later, after the initial disaster is over and the news media stops reporting? Maura Taylor says there’s a network of case workers from Catholic Charities and other organizations who continue to help the victims rebuild their lives. It takes years and thousands of volunteers and donations, but resources must continue if we are to help communities rebuild. We must not forget the survivors in the months and years that follow.
Less than a month after the Joplin, Missouri, tornado, Maura accepted her job as Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. As she assumed responsibility for this dedicated organization with only two paid staff people, she was faced with the casualties of the worst reported tornado since NOAA first started recording in 1950. Continue reading
Posted in Change the World, Philanthropy, Resilience, Trauma, Women Helping Women
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All Women Deserve Love
What has your life experience taught you? If you spent your childhood being physically or emotionally abused, you have a different self-image than if you grew up in a well-adjusted loving family. However you were treated, you probably believe that you deserve it. If it’s love, it’s wonderful. If you think you deserve abuse, you can end up in a dangerous cycle that no one deserves.
Judy Hoff founded the visionary program, “Queen It’s A New Day” to stop this vicious cycle. Judy is a counselor, chemical dependency professional and ordained pastor. She worked on the streets, Continue reading
Posted in Make A Difference, Philanthropy, Self-Esteem, Women Helping Women
Tagged sense of self-worth, stop abuse, transforming women
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Women Philanthropists Change the World
Author and social activist, Joanna Krotz reports that women business owners give a higher percentage of their income, more often than any other group. Joanna has written two books on philanthropy, Continue reading
Posted in Change the World, Finances, Philanthropy, Women Helping Women
Tagged 501C3's, donor education, foundations, giving back, philanthropy, women leaders
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How to Help Women Win
Shirley Osborne found the answer when a 14-year old girl said, “When every girl succeeds, every woman wins.” Adopting this powerful message as her personal mission statement, Shirley has dedicated her talents and energy to empowering girls and women by spreading knowledge. Her most ambitious effort, FA SO LA News Magazine, tells the news of women around the world. Continue reading
Posted in Change the World, Human Rights, Mentoring, Philanthropy, Relationships, Women Helping Women
Tagged Empowering Women, social responsibility, women's news
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How to Turn Tragedy into Hope
Aurea McGarry lived a Cinderella life until tragedy struck. She tells her amazing story in her book, I Won’t Survive… I’ll Thrive! Aurea believes women are naturally strong and resilient. She also believes Continue reading
Posted in Change the World, Philanthropy
Tagged follow your dreams, help others to help yourself, live your legacy, obstacles into opportunity, resilience, survival
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One Woman’s Fight for Human Rights
Former BBC reporter, Rebecca Tinsley, says that she couldn’t visit the victims of mass slaughter and genocide without doing something about it. She founded Waging Peace, Continue reading
Posted in Change the World, Philanthropy, Women Helping Women
Tagged genocide in Rwanda, international human rights, successes in Africa, what we can do
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Women Volunteer to Make a Difference
Do you groan when someone asks you to volunteer? Is it a big word that you dodge as another commitment in your already busy schedule? Gail Small wants to change your mind, if that is what you think. Gail says she receives her biggest rewards from volunteering, which can be something as simple as an act of kindness for a friend or neighbor or more involved, such as her service as a People to People Ambassador. Her new book Continue reading
Posted in Change the World, Philanthropy, Relationships, Women Helping Women
Tagged Friendships, Helping others, Networking through Volunteering, Rewards of Giving, Volunteering
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