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Sacrifice A Gift
Gifts!! Who doesn’t feel a little giddy when they see a present that has their name on it? Perhaps Scrooge, prior to learning that happiness has nothing to do with wealth but actually sharing with...
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Question of the Week: Presents of the Past
TAG Question of the Week By now, everyone has turned in their list. Santa has his orders and he is now working to pull it all together to ensure that our little ones have a very merry day. Regardless...
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Question of the Week: What Would You Change?
TAG Question of the Week As we bid adieu to 2012, there’s much to reflect on and much to plan. A New Year is upon us! The possibilities are endless! And while we consider 2012 one last time, it’s fun...
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New Year, New Traditions
There’s something refreshing about starting a new year and the possibilities it presents. Some call it a ‘do over’ while others might see an opportunity to turn over a new leaf. Regardless, it’s a...
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SOUPer Bowl
A big ‘holiday’ is coming up. For some, it’s a favorite day. Yes, indeed, it’s a very special annual ritual where we gather around the big screen with friends, eat delicious foods like cheese dip, hot...
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MLK Day of Service
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” – Martin Luther King, Jr. We all know who he was and are familiar with the outcome of his efforts, but do you remember...
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Question of the Week: People in our Community
TAG Question of the Week We’ve been thinking about Martin Luther King a lot this week and are inspired not only by what he accomplished, but by the way in which he accomplished it. We all know people...
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Taking A Moment to Teach: Turn Passing Conversation Into Meaningful Dialogue
Quick story: Once, there was a terribly messy little girl. Despite numerous prodding from her mother, she couldn’t seem to keep her clothes in the closet or her toys put away. One afternoon, her...
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Charitable Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is traditionally for sweethearts, but there are a lot of people out there that deserve our appreciation. And others that could probably use a little love. (photo caption: In 2012, CCCF...
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Question of the Week: Acts of Kindness
TAG Question of the Week This week, Random Acts of Kindness Week (#RAKWeek) there was a lot of talk different things we could do for others. Goodness can come in big and small packages and it’s...
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Our Family’s Mission
Life in most households with children can be hectic. Everyone is racing from work to school to practice to play dates to the grocery store to activities. While many families value giving and wish to...
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Question of the Week: Are We Rich or Poor?
“To those whom much is given, much is expected.” TAG Question of the Week President John F. Kennedy said it. On the other side of the aisle, President George W. Bush said it too. It’s orgins are in...
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Wants vs. Needs
You need a cup of coffee, and you want a triple-grande-mocha-two-splenda-latte. Your son needs a new baseball bat, but wants the new-edition bat that all the kids have. Your daughter needs some new...
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Question of the Week: Basic Costs
TAG Question of the Week Lunch is not free. Clothing is not free. The roof over our heads, the car that drives us to school, the warmth we experience on cold nights … none of it is free. And that’s not...
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Monthly Family Give
If you’re looking for a way to infuse giving into your family’s culture, consider committing as a group to a Monthly Family Give. You can sit down now and plan out the year or decide on your ‘give’...
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Question of the Week: How Can We Help?
TAG Question of the Week There are lots of ways we can help others and the beautiful thing about giving is that we get to pick how and to whom. We support causes that are important to us. We write...
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Family Volunteer Vacation
Is your family considering a summer family vacation? Helping others while traveling in different regions and cultures can offer a new perspective and broader understanding of the needs of others in the...
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Volunteering as a Family: Selecting a Project
So you’re looking for a way to pull your family together for some meaningful quality time. What next? Here are some tips and ideas to help you and your kids get the most out of your volunteer efforts....
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Question of the Week: What Can We Do Now?
TAG Question of the Week We know that there are so many different ways to give. And in many cases our efforts aren’t or can’t be spontaneous our impulsive. Getting involved in a movement can involve...
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TAG Book Club: A Kid’s Guide to Giving
A Kids Guide to Giving, by Freddi Zeiler is all about how everyone can get involved and make a difference. It’s a resource book that teaches and informs kids about HOW to give and provides them with...
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