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How This Started

Like many others, I was feeling helpless in the wake of natural and human disasters. So many things to make the world a harder, colder, meaner place. And yet, from these tragedies, stories of love, warmth, and heroic sacrifice emerged. At some point, it occurred to me that I could do something. Maybe I couldn't rescue someone from a flood or hurricane stricken zone, or prevent a violently unstable person from killing others - but I could do something. So I challenged my family and friends on FaceBook to think of things that I could do. I was going to choose one of their suggestions to complete; however, as I saw the suggestions that they made, I realized that the need was so great, that I should not just choose one, but choose all of them. Now, I caution you, this list is eclectic, and does not at all even scratch the surface of what can or needs to be done. But it's a start. A proof of concept, if you will.
Showing posts with label Hands On Nashville. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hands On Nashville. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Hands On Nashville Day

My son and I spent a morning painting and grounds-keeping a school last week as part of Hands on Nashville Day.  The photo doesn't show how bright and clean the walls looked like - especially since it was previously "institutional putty" colored.  And the lovely garden area in the window was filled with weeds taller than me.  I am proud to say that we were part of 30 people who showed up from my work to make this transformation.  I don't know if this technically qualifies as planting a school garden, but maybe it's headed in that direction.

Across the City:
9,200+ Volunteer Hours
2,300+ Volunteers
$200,000+ in economic impact
63 Schools and their students being blessed!