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Pay It Forward

What is Pay it Forward?

Why Volunteer?


While waiting in line at a fast food restaurant my 3 kids under 10 thought we would try out this "paying it forward."

Over 1,000 Starbucks Patrons Treat Next in Line at Washington Store...

"One good deed deserves another! A Starbucks customer in Greensburg, Pa., spreads some holiday cheer and pays for the next car in the drive-through. Then the next person in line does it too, and the..."

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Paying it forward is personal choice that will dramatically change your purpose driven life

 

 

 Oprah challenged her audience to open their hearts...

 

How to Pay it Forward 

A bank is giving its full-time employees $1,000 each and part-time employees $500 each. There's one condition -- use it for people in...

Now it's your turn! The next time you're in line at Starbucks, McDonalds, Subway, Moes or any of your favorite fast food, pay the bill for the guy, gal, mom or grandpa behind you.

My kids give by just throwing a few of their own coins into the hanging red kettle by the Salvation Army Bell ringer of hope and love.
Kelly Clarkson even got into the act with her Thanksgiving commercial.

Volunteer at your local elementary to be a reading mentor. Be a big brother or big sister.

Volunteer at the pregnancy resource center in your town. 

Help serve food at God's kitchen.
Donate clothes yo Salvation Army, GoodWill, or degage Mel Trotter.

 At the end ot the movie Evan Almighty God takes a stick an scratches the word ARK in the dirt.  One Act of Random Kindness will change the world.

 

By volunteering  forward we can revolutionize this planet one person at a time.

Kelly Wissink

Teachers Ask. You Choose. Students learn. 

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What if there were a simple way to provide students with the books, technology, and supplies that they need to learn?

What if people from all walks of life could connect directly with public schools, learn about specific classroom needs, and choose how to help?

DonorsChoose.org makes this possible.
Growing a Village
By Lyanne Melendez

HAYWARD, CA (KGO) -- Each month, ABC7 News focuses on classrooms that lack resources. The idea is to get viewers like you involved in helping teachers get the supplies they need through a Web site called DonorsChoose.org. In this installment we found one Hayward teacher who's not only growing a garden, but a village.

Google Is Engaging Non-Profits 

Google Launches Helpful Site Aimed at Non-Profits
In an effort to educate non-profits about available services, Google has launched a special site for these organizations. According to Google's Blog they're calling the new site, "a one-stop shop for tools to help advance your organization's mission in a smart, cost-efficient way."

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Mosquito Netting- Save a Life! 

Pay it Forward- Part 1 

Liberty Mutual Ad (1st edition): "Half Acre"

DOWNLOAD THIS VIDEO USING THESE LINKS. MPEG: http://www.sendspace.com/file/tlntzy MOV: http://www.sendspace.com/file/2pz76p AVI: http://www.sendspace.com/file/6iktnj The first in the "good deeds" series of television commercial for Liberty Mutual produced by advertising agency Hill Holliday. It features strangers doing good deeds for strangers, which inspires onlookers to do the same. The song is "Half Acre," by Hem. It's on their 2002 album "Rabbit Songs." More information about the band can be found at their MySpace page here: http://www.myspace.com/hem View the second edition of the ad here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw97CfZtyGw Source: http://www.hhcc.com/?p=149

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Pay It Forward Links 

Habitat for Humanity
Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need.Habitat affiliates start when concerned citizens of diverse backgrounds come together to address the problem of poverty housing in their community.
Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps, VISTA -- Habitat for Humanity Int'l 1
Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service, provides hundreds of service opportunities for people of diverse ages and backgrounds. CNCS, an integral part of USA Freedom Corps, supports dynamic volunteer service programs such as AmeriCorps*State/National, AmeriCorps*VISTA, AmeriCorps*NCCC and Senior Corps.
Global Village Program -- Habitat for Humanity Int'l 1
Habitat for Humanity International's Global Village trips give participants a unique opportunity to become active partners with people of another culture.
Church Relations -- Habitat for Humanity Int'l 1
Habitat for Humanity is a Christian ministry that invites people of all faiths and no faith to join its mission to build and renovate simple, decent, affordable houses.
Mully Children's Family
"Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these"

Luke 18:15-16 The king will reply, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."

Pay It Forward- Part 2 

Liberty Mutual Ad (2nd edition): "The Part Where You Let Go"

The second in the "good deeds" series of television commercial for Liberty Mutual produced by advertising agency Hill Holliday. Like the first edition of the ad, it features strangers doing good deeds for strangers, which inspires onlookers to do the same. The song is "The Part Where You Let Go," by Hem. More information about the band can be found at their MySpace page here: http://www.myspace.com/hem View the first edition of the ad here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=wMwoexR1evo Source: http://www.hhcc.com/?p=406

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Cheerful Givers 

Cheerful Givers - Brighten and celebrate the lives of those in need
To brighten and celebrate the lives of families in need by providing toy-filled birthday gift bags for children who are homeless or living in poverty.
FreeRice
Give free rice to hungry people by playing a simple word game.
Welcome to the Pajama Program!
Delivering warm sleepwear and nurturing books to children in need.

Free Hugs 

Free Hugs Campaign - Official Page (music by Sick Puppies.net )

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Kelly Clarkson Salvation Army Thanksgiving Commercial 

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Paying It Forward 

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Volunteer Forward Today

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Who are you not to be? Your playing small does not serve the world. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. ~Marianne Williamson

Do You Volunteer? 

dyharris wrote...

Yes I volunteer. check out my volunteer project at www.squidoo.com/dyharris

ReplyPosted June 06, 2009

GypsyOwl wrote...

This lens is a second week of June 2008 winner of the "Be In Your Flow-Exemplar" award! Inspiring and exceptional lens.

ReplyPosted June 15, 2008

EclecticWAHM wrote...

I love this lens!!

ReplyPosted June 10, 2008

GypsyOwl wrote...

Great Lens! 5*FAV and lensrolled to my SBN Lens. I find that volunteering is very inspiring and no matter how much time or energy I contribute to any cause I am passionate about, the spiritual returns are extraordinary. Thank you for creating this wonderful lens.

ReplyPosted June 06, 2008

clouda9 wrote...

I am absolutely moved by the Free Hugs video and commentary! I am making my sign and heading to the PDX waterfront!

ReplyPosted June 03, 2008

 
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