tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.comments2023-09-08T01:37:07.168-07:00Serving and Connecting with Others to Find a Sense of Purpose and FulfillmentBinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06967225200142250688noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-82177775941565494032012-12-05T20:38:03.439-08:002012-12-05T20:38:03.439-08:00Your students are amazing! And it definitely helps...Your students are amazing! And it definitely helps that they have you as their hard-working advisor. A. Verzellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714953253567063749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-19776968091161681452012-01-13T20:30:02.060-08:002012-01-13T20:30:02.060-08:00I'm so glad you're okay, and that you stil...I'm so glad you're okay, and that you still have a finger! Thank goodness for kind strangers, good friends, and skilled medical doctors.A. Verzellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714953253567063749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-9932667743621869412011-08-24T16:27:56.420-07:002011-08-24T16:27:56.420-07:00Thanks for all you do! Just getting the word out m...Thanks for all you do! Just getting the word out makes so much of a difference for the smaller pantries like ours. Wait until you see our new location! <br />Happiest thoughts, Karen Kolander<br />Milpitas Food PantryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-85583419814090797672011-07-09T00:27:50.271-07:002011-07-09T00:27:50.271-07:00Congrats to your class! The individual efforts of ...Congrats to your class! The individual efforts of your students have added up to a substantial amount of volunteer work that's truly impressive.A. Verzellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714953253567063749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-19083270814295466622011-06-04T18:30:09.513-07:002011-06-04T18:30:09.513-07:00As an acting naturalist for Palo Alto, I have the ...As an acting naturalist for Palo Alto, I have the privilege of sharing the Baylands with schoolchildren and others who want to discover this salty-fresh habitat. I photographed many of the birds here 5 years ago, and came to appreciate their world. <br /><br />It is indeed a healing place. We all need somewhere to go and renew, where we forget about real-world concerns like jobs and money for awhile. In nature, we can just 'be'. <br /><br />After all, we are human beings, not human doings or human wage-earners.lecyclistehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656709161536831822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-67532773720642887422011-05-02T21:55:00.586-07:002011-05-02T21:55:00.586-07:00This is really very useful information not only th...This is really very useful information not only this all of your tips are great.<a rel="nofollow">Aluminum Gantry Crane</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-45189495084909812892011-05-02T10:09:38.088-07:002011-05-02T10:09:38.088-07:00I'm so glad that even during times of turmoil,...I'm so glad that even during times of turmoil, there is still much good taking place. You are lucky to recognize and be a part of these acts of service on a regular basis. When people come together in a spirit of service, amazing things can happen! Like a flawless wedding, for example :)A. Verzellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714953253567063749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-13441193370396941842011-02-28T02:08:04.543-08:002011-02-28T02:08:04.543-08:00Very... Nicee... Blog.. I really appreciate it... ...Very... Nicee... Blog.. I really appreciate it... Thanks..:-)spencer iowahttp://www.spencer-iowa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-46783796298541972932010-12-10T15:44:48.614-08:002010-12-10T15:44:48.614-08:00Thank you for sharing this inspiring story! The Sa...Thank you for sharing this inspiring story! The Savior certainly never looked down on anyone, and helping lift others up as He did is the true meaning of Christmas.A. Verzellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714953253567063749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-1829882084153291602010-05-13T21:46:42.248-07:002010-05-13T21:46:42.248-07:00Beautiful. Thank you.Beautiful. Thank you.AlisonHhttp://spindyeknit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-69289893972724618512010-04-06T05:43:31.376-07:002010-04-06T05:43:31.376-07:00It's good to be reminded to slow down and pay ...It's good to be reminded to slow down and pay it forward. I feel like I'm running all the time - two kids, work,... Thanks for this.@HeyJK @HandsOnNetworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03917982807244222001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-32620203342160268702010-02-25T21:19:50.340-08:002010-02-25T21:19:50.340-08:00HAITI STILL NEEDS HELP! Two benefit concerts this ...HAITI STILL NEEDS HELP! Two benefit concerts this weekend raise funds and awareness: 1.) UNICEF Benefit Show, 2pm Sunday Feb. 28, 2010. Yoshi's, Oakland, CA. www.yoshis.com, AND 2.) Red Cross International Response Fund/Silicon Valley Artists United for Haiti Benefit Concert, 2pm Saturday Feb. 27, 2010. Hoover Theatre, San Jose, CA.Binahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967225200142250688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-5426696063485938952010-02-20T12:39:35.680-08:002010-02-20T12:39:35.680-08:00Thanks Bina for your kind words! Everyones apprec...Thanks Bina for your kind words! Everyones appreciation for my flowers at Paly keeps me inspired to keep creating more:) We are blessed to have you at PALY. Thanks for inspiring our children, you are a STAR!<br />Theresa AndersonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05278427825534937789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-71918581808404016532010-01-16T23:34:25.300-08:002010-01-16T23:34:25.300-08:00Thanks for mentioning our Christmas Tree Lane fund...Thanks for mentioning our Christmas Tree Lane fundraiser in the post!<br /><br />We donated $1000 dollars last weekend to Common Ground Relief in New Orleans through home depot cards which they requested. They were very excited when they got the shipment!<br /><br />Not more than three days later, the earthquake struck in Haiti. Besides putting up fliers all over campus on Thursday telling students how they can donate money via text message, we are deciding on how we want to help with relief efforts in Haiti.<br /><br />americandisasterrelief.blogspot.comPaly American Disaster Relief Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652457316708692097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-60008749963864057982010-01-16T20:06:34.111-08:002010-01-16T20:06:34.111-08:00Whoops - THANK YOU!!
Thanks Bina, for including V...Whoops - THANK YOU!!<br /><br />Thanks Bina, for including VolunteerSpot on your list of Good Works Tools!! We're thrilled to be supporting your readers and community!<br /><br />(Don't know how I missed it...=))<br /><br />Lori Krein<br />VolunteerSpot, DOING GOOD just got easier!Lorihttp://www.volunteerspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-40303818069482930852010-01-08T00:07:27.224-08:002010-01-08T00:07:27.224-08:00Bina,
Thank you for listing the groupery amongst ...Bina,<br /><br />Thank you for listing <b>the groupery</b> amongst your resources for volunteer groups. We're humbled by all the amazing accomplishments our volunteer group leaders are able to realize with our platform.<br /><br />Best,<br />Darren<br />Founder & President<br />www.thegroupery.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14272729799069440926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-48462400674333321102010-01-07T11:27:35.121-08:002010-01-07T11:27:35.121-08:00Thanks Bina for the inspiring post and mention of ...Thanks Bina for the inspiring post and mention of TechSoup. In particular, techies looking to help nonprofits can do so by answering questions in our forums: http://www.techsoup.org/community/index.cfm and if you are on Twitter, monitoring the #dyb hashtag.Megan Keane, TechSoup Community Managerhttp://www.techsoup.org/communitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-7069932386175301742010-01-07T06:46:57.997-08:002010-01-07T06:46:57.997-08:00Dear Bina
I would like to introduce Comfort Socks ...Dear Bina<br />I would like to introduce Comfort Socks as a way people can easily help homeless people and families.<br /><br />Comfort Socks is a 501(c)3 public charity that provides new socks to homeless shelters all across the United States. <br />Aside from the obvious hygiene benefits of new socks for homeless people and families, our mission is one of Comfort. We believe that new socks simply feel good, and will help tend to the soul as well as the body of someone going through a difficult time.<br /><br />Comfort Socks welcomes volunteers. To learn how you can help, please visit our website @<br />www.comfortsocksonline.org<br /><br />Thank you for acting on the compassion in your heart and stepping forward to help others.<br /><br />Sincerely<br />Theresa Tese<br />Founder<br />Comfort Socks<br />910-269-8577Comfort Sockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432982552089139918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-51548798063427912412009-11-11T09:16:40.226-08:002009-11-11T09:16:40.226-08:00If all teachers really knew the impact they could ...If all teachers really knew the impact they could have on their students, many more lives would be changed for good. <br /><br />I really enjoy reading your blog about service, especially to get glimpses into the fun family happenings in California. <br /><br />I miss you!A. Verzellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714953253567063749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-7613580174769088472009-10-08T14:33:40.969-07:002009-10-08T14:33:40.969-07:00Good luck! I read a heartbreaking story of an airp...Good luck! I read a heartbreaking story of an airport worker in Salt Lake who has lost 8 of his family members in the disaster. He helped load food and supplies going to Samoa from the church and wrote notes of love on the boxes. Disasters always seem so far away, but they affect real people's lives.A. Verzellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714953253567063749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-54660460513098806112009-07-21T22:28:23.216-07:002009-07-21T22:28:23.216-07:00Hi Bina -
Kudos to you and your students for such...Hi Bina -<br /><br />Kudos to you and your students for such awesome GOOD work! What a powerful intersection of responsible kids, good mentoring, and inspiring times!<br /><br />Please let us know if we can help coordiante grassroots volunteer service in your area. We'd appreciate a link on your site to help spread the word about our free and easy volunteer sign up tool. VolunteerSpot, DOING GOOD just got easier!<br /><br />http://www.VolunteerSpot.com<br /><br />Keep up the great work - and thanks for sharing it with us all!!Lorihttp://www.volunteerspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-70509781723918038132009-06-22T13:38:05.717-07:002009-06-22T13:38:05.717-07:00In our busy sometimes-disconnected lives, we forge...In our busy sometimes-disconnected lives, we forget that volunteering our time is one of the most important things we can do for others. Each of us can make a difference through intentional acts of kindness, through thinking of others that may need our help, through sharing our thoughts and actions and volunteering our time. <br /><br />Thanks for these fresh ideas!Nicole Bouchard Boleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08787807267254645653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-23675945215801620902009-04-30T16:50:00.000-07:002009-04-30T16:50:00.000-07:00Cool. Everybody needs to know they made a differe...Cool. Everybody needs to know they made a difference.<br /><br />I don't know if you saw this, but a post I really enjoyed was this, written by my friend Kristine: <br />http://lilacknitting.blogspot.com/2009/04/interruption.htmlAlisonHhttp://www.spindyeknit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-50612682080969735362009-04-04T20:11:00.000-07:002009-04-04T20:11:00.000-07:00What a great story! Laughing really is the best me...What a great story! Laughing really is the best medicine and can lighten up any dull day. <BR/><BR/>Here is some advice from a successful blogger who I read on occassion: http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/just-for-fun/if-youre-planning-to-start-a-blog/Amanda Verzellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214438521483104170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8972253152289176910.post-41510878033764183942009-03-16T14:50:00.000-07:002009-03-16T14:50:00.000-07:00Hello Bina,I've been looking at your blog posts an...Hello Bina,<BR/><BR/>I've been looking at your blog posts and enjoying the positive thoughts. There's so much grim news out there right now that it's pleasant to read uplifiting, positive stories.<BR/><BR/>I noticed that you have a few links to resources for doing good acts. I thought you might be interested in another. I work for UniversalGiving, an online non-profit connecting individuals to the best possible projects to donate to or volunteer with--and without taking any cut on donations. You can check us out at www.universalgiving.org.<BR/><BR/>By the way, I was interested to see that you attended the University of San Francisco. I'm about to graduate as an undergrad there. Even the vast internet can be a small world sometimes!<BR/><BR/>Please let me know if you have any thoughts or questions about UniversalGiving; I'd love to speak with you further!<BR/><BR/>Wishing you all the best,<BR/>Cheryl Mahoney<BR/>cmahoney@universalgiving.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com