The Gift of Presence

December 18, 2018
Category: General Info

  “The gift of presence is a rare and beautiful gift. To come – unguarded, undistracted – and be fully present, fully engaged with whoever we are with at that...

Trotting out Thanks

November 20, 2018
Category: General Info

“In the end, though, maybe we must all give up trying to pay back the people in this world who sustain our lives. In the end, maybe it’s wiser to...

Go vote and then read this post.

November 6, 2018

“Volunteering,” someone once said, “is the ultimate exercise in democracy.” Why? Because when you choose to volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live...

Five Fun Fall Facts

October 30, 2018

Here’s a list of five fun fall facts to enjoy while you sip your pumpkin spice latte or other favorite fall beverage. One. This past September, the national organization of Communities...

Giving Up Recess to Give Back

September 25, 2018
Category: Partnerships

Kids deserve a chance to give back. We must create environments for young people in which everyone’s gifts are nurtured, and service to others is both expected and rewarded. This...

Pop Quiz: Danyelle Brown

September 18, 2018
Category: Pop Quiz

Welcome back to the POP QUIZ! This is a regular, yet totally unexpected, feature where we ask students, parents, staff, our friends, and partners to answer a few questions about...