As we leave behind a decade and enter into a new one, it sparks all kinds of reflection and curiosity. I’ve tried to slow down and not rush into goals for 2020. I’ve taken my time, and I’m thankful. Ten years ago, life looked very different. I lived in Austin, Texas, my kids were in […]
Words by McKenna Neville at https://www.goodgritmag.com/blog/are-you-making-the-world-better1 For some people, change doesn’t take much—a word spoken by a friend over lunch, a book quote you just can’t shake, or a small act of kindness from a stranger. But for others, it takes a trip around the world. That’s what it took for Chris Marlow, founder of […]
Many of us, as the year comes to a close, are considering where and how to make the most meaningful year-end gift. I’ve been writing about that from my perspective as the founder of Help One Now. In part one, I talked about why giving is so meaningful to the donor. In part two, I […]
My inbox was full on Giving Tuesday. I bet yours was too. I love the idea, of course. But after a long holiday week, that includes Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I often wonder if folks have any money left to give on Tuesday? But, I digress… one reality in Giving Tuesday is how overwhelming […]
I feel like I have two vocational callings — fighting extreme poverty by empowering local leaders and helping others learn to do good. I’m sure I will spend the rest of my days leaning into them. In this series, I will share with you how we took a $1000 investment and raised close to $3 […]