by Lalena Luna | Apr 1, 2022 | Generosity, homeless, pay it forward
Having grown up in New York, I’ve admittedly become desensitized by the homeless, conditioned to put the blinders on and hurry forward. Even more so after negative encounters with those who are hustling, aggressive, or mentally ill…as well as when making the extra...
by Danielle Napear | Nov 10, 2021 | Generosity, joy
Written By: Danielle Napear Follow I’ve always considered myself a creative person and I know that I am my best when I am with people. I knew that I love community, having fun, and seeing people smile. I’ve turned to many outlets in my life to use my...
by Jodi-Ann Potter | Oct 28, 2021 | Generosity, Hope, joy, pay it forward
Written By: Jodi-Ann Potter Follow I was born in the beautiful island of Jamaica, raised by a single mom and had the privilege to move to the United States when I was 7 years old. I was enrolled in after school activities at a nonprofit after school program called...
by Emily Ekanayake | May 22, 2020 | Generosity, Hope, joy
Written By Emily Ekanayake Follow “Without love, we are birds with broken wings.” ~Mitch Album I read this line when I was 17, in my high school English class, and it has guided my life. Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom tells the story of Morrie Schwartz, an...
by Danielle Napear | May 13, 2020 | Generosity, homeless, Hope
Written By Danielle Napear Follow It was Easter weekend, and I was in Manhattan on that Saturday for business meetings. I had gotten into the city about an hour earlier than my meeting, so I had some time to stroll. As I was heading to my location, I notice a man out...
by Katerina Papadakis | May 13, 2020 | Generosity, Hope
Written By Katerina Papadakis Follow Today I had the honor of serving on the New York City Relief Bus (www. Newyorkcityrelief.org) I urge you to check out this incredible organization who feed the hungry and clothe the poor. This bus not only provides soup and hot...
