Volunteerism is something everyone should be involved with. However, there is consistently a demographic that feels insignificant in this space; students. As an advocate for student volunteerism, I’m here to tell you that there are indeed plenty of ways students can get involved in volunteerism. Continue reading →

When people talk of giving and charity the first thought is usually of the kind acts that individuals do for others. Charity may begin at home, but it certainly does not end there. Many businesses make giving a fundamental part of their mission. From the small grass-roots enterprises to multinational organizations, businesses often like to give back to society. Continue reading →

Remember the story of Stone Soup? Starting with a stone and some water, a delicious meal is created as each villager offers a morsel of carrots, potatoes, etc. to the pot. With every contribution, they progressively create something greater than is individually possible, something nourishing to both the belly and the soul.
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We set out hoping to give, but instead we received. Our time at a Haitian church in Croix des Bouquets, a city in the poorest nation in the western hemisphere, was something priceless that we knew was a desired commodity in such a poverty stricken land, but when it all came to a close, it felt as if we were the ones who had done the receiving. Continue reading →

Private investigators are often tasked with tracking down a client’s personal ghosts. This particular situation was somewhat different. This man’s ghost was his cat. Continue reading →

Give way, some events should have more priority. Give yourself away, it requires true love and trust. Give back, reciprocity can be a beautiful exchange. Continue reading →

Spreading words of cheer during a recession laden Christmas is not an easy task. “The silly season” as it is often coined, is an appropriate metaphor associated with the commercial hype of gift-giving, and its resultant shocking aftermath of budget overruns, realized in the new year. Continue reading →

A movement caught my eye and I watched as a small black dog ran into the middle of traffic, narrowly avoiding being hit. Stopped at the red light I noticed the dog was wandering from car to car, as if it were in search of its owner. Continue reading →

Kindness, nobility and quantity are three terms that define what is meant by generosity. While most people think that all types of generosity produces similar benefits of good will, trust building and motivation, this is not the case. Businesses need to carefully strategize their utilization of generosity to produce the best outcomes. Continue reading →