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Tag Archives: Community
Because It’s My Home
“I give. Because it’s my home.” — requoted by Melia, HandsOn Portland Program Manager There’s a lot of talk about community. We work in communities, we shop in communities, we exercise in communities, we drive in communities, we worship in … Continue reading
Which Problem?
“Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you.” — Mother Teresa Everyday, we read about tragedies and wish we could help. Many of these are problems – poverty, homelessness, violence, … Continue reading
Posted in In the Neighborhood
Tagged Children, Community, compassion, environment, garbage, Giving Our Time, giving time, Helping Out, Homelessness, Hunger, litter, mother theresa, society, Trash
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After The Stretch. Fun.
“Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.” — Dr. Seuss There’s a side benefit to giving time. There are a lot of personal benefits to giving your time to others – it’s a path to connection and … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged Ancient Greeks, Community, energy, fun, intimidating, middle schoolers, pottery, Volunteering
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Teamworks, Part 1
What is Teamworks? In a word – team. Teamworks is a program run by Hands On Greater Portland which helps volunteers build relationships with like-minded people through a shared commitment to a collection of themed volunteer activities. It can help build … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged Community, community service, environment, giving time, Hands On, Hands On Greater Portland, Teamworks, Volunteering, volunteers
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Time To Take A Break
“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” — Ovid When our son was quite small, about 13 years ago, after an exhausting week, my wife turned to me on Friday night and said, “Why don’t we … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged Children, Community, Giving Our Time, rest, rest break, sleep, Time
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When I Am Old, I Won’t Care How Much TV I Watched
“When I’m old, I won’t care how much TV I watched.” — Gary, from the Tigard Good Neighbor Center That’s what Gary, an employee at the Good Neighbor Center, told me this morning as I finished up painting over the … Continue reading
The Trip Has Ended But The Journey Continues
“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end” — Ursula LeGuin Two empty gas cans lay on the ground. I found them as I picked up a little … Continue reading
Posted in In the Neighborhood
Tagged Community, Inspiration, postaday2011, Trash
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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 338 – You Think Your House Needs Work?
“Spend some time this weekend on home improvement; improve your attitude toward your family.” — Bo Bennett I read somewhere that home improvement is a $300 billion business in the United States. If we spend $300 billion on home improvement, … Continue reading
Posted in Around the House
Tagged Community, family, family time, home improvement, home repair, postaday2011, Time
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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 204 – Taking Our Food For Granted
Our daughters and I volunteered at the Beaverton Giving Gardens for several hours. “Today what we did was work hard for the people who don’t have food.” — Tessa Nearly three hours of hard work today. And I will say … Continue reading
Posted in Beaverton Giving Gardens, In the community
Tagged Children, Community, Hunger, Online Volunteering
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