Favorite Things Salutes!
Everyone has a purpose in life and we are discovering a number of people, doing some amazing things to help those in need, by lending a helping hand and extending the gift of hope, during a time when hopelessness is running rampant.
Normally, during economic turmoil, philanthropy is not necessarily at the top of everyone’s list of things to do. Yet, despite the challenges of our economy, we still find some amazing accounts of ordinary people reaching out and doing some incredible things to help in our communities. People who are struggling themselves, find ways to help someone else in need, as opposed to standing, looking and doing absolutely nothing.
We hope that as we share some of these wonderful stories of inspiration with you, they will be contagious enough to spread rampantly and feed the human needs we see daily. Be a blessing to someone today.
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.”
- Mother Teresa
Click here to read his story Margot Le Baron conducted her first book drive to help “A Child’s Place,” that assists homeless children with their ongoing education. Deb Stewart, a Real Estate professional, supports a local Christian ministry called Blessings in the Storm in Charlotte, North Carolina, through monthly visits with gifts and prayers Kelly Hutchinson, Founder of R.E.F.O.R.M., a program geared toward men, ages 10-30, who have had problems with criminal activity and drug use or, are at risk of these behaviors, located in Rockingham, North Carolina Saluting Mark Allison, Johnson & Wales Charlotte Campus Dean of Culinary Education
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Check out some of our Ordinary People doing Extraordinary Things!
Saluting Shannon Binns, Executive Director for Sustain Charlotte
Shannon Binns is the kind of man who shares endlessly and advocates progressively about our environment, by listening and leading many sustainable initiatives in Charlotte, NC.
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Saluting Charles L. Webber, Founder of Faith Ministries, Inc.
Charles L. Webber builds alliances with the community to build hope and help develop stronger foundations of empowerment when people feel hopeless.
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Saluting Rev Loretta Harris-Caldwell, Founder of Blessings in the Storm
Rev. Loretta Harris-Caldwell ministers to women who have fallen victim to homelessness and worldly addictions.
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Saluting Christopher Dennis, Founder of Leaving It Behind (LIB)
Christopher Dennis reaches out to at-risk youth through community programs by encouraging them to succeed against the odds.
Saluting Margot Le Baron, Book Drive Coordinator
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Deb Stewart Campaigns with Hope for the Holidays
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Saluting Valarie R. Brooks, Girl Talk Mentor
Valarie R. Brooks, Real Estate professional, is a mentor for the Girl Talk Foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, and empowers youth to be leaders of tomorrow.
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Saluting Kelly Hutchinson, Founder of R.E.F.O.R.M.
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Mark Allison, Charlotte Campus Dean of Culinary Education for the renowned Culinary Arts College at Johnson & Wales University, for his work with juvenile diabetes
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Saluting Nettie Reeves, Owner of N' Shape with 'N
Nettie Reeves, Owner of N’ Shape with ‘N located in Charlotte, North Carolina, for educating and motivating people to be more health conscious
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Saluting Rev. Dr. Lee C. Bines, Prison Ministry
Rev. Lee C. Bines, Pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church, for his prison ministry in Ridgeville, South Carolina
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