Thank you to Medtronic for sponsoring today’s post and inspiring me to give back to my community!
Want to change the lives of those in your community? Check out the $100 VISA giveaway below!
This year, our family has truly tried to step out of our circle and give back to the community around us. About a month ago, I headed off to Zambia, Africa with Habitat for Humanity. After a week of living like the villagers of Chipulusuku, my life was changed and I truly believe my heart for Africa grew. I could literally see how my heart was and is still there. #BakkenInvitation #LiveOnGiveOn
It’s amazing how world travel can open your eyes to those truly around you and the love that your heart can have for this close to you. It’s amazing just how touched I was by the lives of these darlings.What would you do if you had more than enough to give?
The Bakken Invitation celebrates and connects people who, with the help of medical technology, have overcome health challenges and are making a difference in their communities. These stories inspire us to start giving back to our communities. We don’t need to face a life-altering moment to start giving back. There are little ways we can each give back and make a difference, starting today.
For example, this year, a group of women from our church found a family in need, received their wish list and delivered ten-fold to them what they required for this upcoming holiday season. I was completely blown away by the willingness and grace of these women as we shopped til we dropped to truly “spoil” this family for Christmas. What an amazing sight to see how we could impact our own community with something as simple as gift-giving.
I love when Joan Talkowsky, Tel Aviv Bakken Invitation Honoree, shares that we should try to step outside of our immediate circle. I think I’ve tried to do that this year and am so blessed to see how others are doing the same thing.
{GIVEAWAY}
What would you do in your community with $100? Share in the comments below (limit one comment per entry) and we’ll choose a winner on at 12:00 p.m. CST on December 30, 2014 to start the New Year right!
I have a friend who was recenlty diagnoses with thyroid cancer and has been selling off her stuff to afford a roof over their heads and evem though $100 might mot be much to us it is yhe world to her and i would love to give to her and her family of 7!! base
What a great thing you have done for this family and I am very impressed with your work for Habitat for Humanity. This is an organization that my husband and I both say we would like to volunteer for. They do so much good in the world!
I can get some warm coats to local shelters with $100, there are quite some deals going on in the mall. We’re getting some piles of food to food bank, now the warmth to the needed people in shelters.
I would buy some winter items like gloves/ear bands/hats and donate them to a local shelter.
I would buy toys and donate them to our local charity.
I would like to purchase diapers and formula to donate to a local pregnancy support center.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
Wow, all of these amazing people inspire me to go after my goals and do good for others. I like David Watkin’s determination to overcome his obstacles and start running again. I love to do things for people who are least expecting it. I would like to make care packages for people in my grandma’s nursing home. I would include a nice card, a treat, and maybe a picture drawn by my sons. I know it would brighten their day.
I would like to use the money to donate to a family in need. I work with a single mother that could really use this.
I would give back by donating to the local food pantry because it is always underresourced.
mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com
i would use it to buy canned goods for our local food bank, which i give to regularly.
jslbrown2009(at)aol(dot)com
I would donate food to our local food pantry or purchase items for a family in need through my church.
I would donate food and clothes to a local church
I would use the money to purchase toys to donate to a local shelter for the holidays.
We donate monthly to the food pantry and baby corner but I would love to do more!!
sonyadmorris (at) gmail (dot) com
I would use that money to buy more cat food and treats to help feed the neighborhood cats in need.
I make donations of personal care items and baby items to our local womens shelter.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com
I would donate clothes, books and food to my community!
I teach tennis to underprivileged kids in my community. I would use this money to buy additional teaching materials and racquets for the kids
Ann
(whittikere(at)yahoo(dot)com)
Clent Benson’s story was one of my favorites. I thought everyone’s story was beautiful and really love how each individual faced their obstacles with strength and courage. I love that he is living life to it’s fullest and also helping our younger generation discover their passions.
I volunteer at a shelter close to my home and love and appreciate the relationships that I have built there. I love hosting small events for them and would use the money towards creating more care packages for families in need.
Linjumimom(at)aol(dot)com
The people that I surround myself with constantly inspire me to give back. I’ve always been involved in community service activities and I have found my passion in working with underprivileged Hispanic children. I participated in the immersion program in my elementary school and I love the language and am thrilled to be able to help with translations and providing tutoring services etc. I would use the $100 to purchase teaching materials for the kids! – Marie (mijulin[at]cox[dot]net)
I would use the GC to buy food for my local shelter.
I enjoyed reading IGOR CHAMILLA’s story because I do feel like education and knowledge are powerful tools. Everyone’s story was great but I really connected with Igor’s story.
I’m studying to be a nurse so I love volunteering in my field. I’ve been working with the Red Cross and have learned so much from the people that I have interacted with. I really love helping and working with the little ones. I love surprising them with little gifts to brighten their day or by having little educational parties like trivia days. I would use the money towards the kids.