Tag Archives: Giving Our Time

Giving Our Time Update

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Eric Winger

“Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out.” –Frank A. Clark Oh, how time does pass. We so often give it away to the trivial yet wonder profoundly where it went. This blog has been idle the … Continue reading →

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Small May Not Be So Small

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Eric Winger

“We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” — Mother Teresa It may not seem like much, but volunteering in our community can help show us that the small things may actually be very big. Yesterday, … Continue reading →

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The Cost And Value Of Giving Time

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Before giving, the mind of the giver is happy; while giving, the mind of the giver is made peaceful; and having given, the mind of the giver is uplifted.” — Buddha There is a direct relationship between the cost and … Continue reading →

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The Silent Invitation

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Silence is the true friend that never betrays.” — Confucius The car is often silent when I drive my children to school. We walk out the door before 7am, and some mornings not a sound is uttered by the time we … Continue reading →

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Because It’s My Home

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Eric Winger

“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 →

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Subtle Messages

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.” — Neil Postman, The Disappearance of Childhood I took it upon myself to change the reader board at my daughter’s school tonight. When the kids come streaming … Continue reading →

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Sledder’s Choice

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Eric Winger

“We’re so busy watching out for what’s just ahead of us that we don’t take time to enjoy where we are.” — Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes Sledding. We can obsess about how long it took to get to the … Continue reading →

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Looking Inward – The Culmination Of Two Years Of Giving

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Eric Winger

“We *do* have time to make a difference.” — GiveOurTime.com Two years ago today, the day after Christmas, I sat at our dining room table. The kids were fighting, there was wrapping paper everywhere, and the Christmas tree was at … Continue reading →

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Which Problem?

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Eric Winger

“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 →

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Some Gifts Can’t Be Wrapped

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Eric Winger

“Your children need your presence more than your presents.” — Jesse Jackson As you do your last minute shopping and wrapping, remember that one of the most valuable gifts you can give … … is the gift of your time. … Continue reading →

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