As Goodwill expands its social enterprise and life-changing mission services, America’s heroes and their families are helping us strengthen communities. Goodwill is uniquely intended to connect retired soldiers and military family members with their next careers. Goodwill links retired soldiers and ...
including the Women’s Professional Basketball Alumnae, the only organization to assist women who have played professionally in the WNBA or Internationally as they transition into mainstream society; ServCom, a nonprofit organization that strives to improve its communities by providing educational and enri...
Each year they plan a special trip, with volunteering at its core. “Volunteer work, when done full-time, even if it’s just a week at a time, is the best thing we’ve ever done,” says Stan. “Living in the communities, working every day with the people, has provided us with th...
Reminded me of one of the first pieces I published on Courtside back in December 2016 (republished in 2023). Although I’ve been retired from the bench for more than eight years, it appears that not much has changed. And, certainly, our political leaders have failed to learn and just kee...
I understand that the Eventing community is close-knit, and that when one horse dies, many horsemen grieve. That’s the way it should be. That’s how communities work. But here’s what I want to say: it’s okay to ask questions, and it’s going to be done in public, on social ...
They shared information as to the most tolerant communities, favorable routes, and even freight train schedules. A Day in the Life of a Kid during the Depression In spite of all the problems that surrounded us, we kids were busy doing what kids do. In winter, we prayed for snow and ...
I found another silo. It seems that the rural communities have absolutely embraced the trend of decorating silos. Everywhere you turn around, there’s one. Anyway, time to hit the road. This was another driving day to get to the resort at Lake Crackenback – which is probably how my bac...
Most communities have at least one. We call them cemeteries. If you're breathing, you have difficulties. It's the way of life. And believe it or not, most of your problems may actually be good for you! Let me explain. Maybe you have heard the Great Barrier Reef, stretching some 1,...
After her husband’s retirement, Pamela and Granville moved to Nova Scotia to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Pamela was delighted to discover lively art communities near their home in the Annapolis Valley. In addition to taking art courses at Acadia University, she attended workshop...
As Goodwill expands its social enterprise and life-changing mission services, America’s heroes and their families are helping us strengthen communities. Goodwill is uniquely intended to connect retired soldiers and military family members with their next careers. Goodwill links retired soldiers and ...