Tag: Volunteer
How to Get into Your Dream College
By May 1, which is National Deposit Day, students will have officially committed to which college they will attend in the fall. Graduating high school seniors (and their parents) are breathing a sigh of relief right now as the college decision-making process is over. Families of high school juniors, meanwhile, are keenly aware that college [...]
Volunteer Profile: Simone Bernstein
Moira Bernstein wasn’t surprised when her daughter, Simone, started her own non-profit business at the age of 17. Throughout Simone’s childhood in St. Louis, Moira and her husband, Brad, stressed the importance of service, both through example and by actively raising their children’s awareness of social issues in the community. Each contributed significant time to the [...]
Does Your Teen Do Something?
With its Celebrity sponsorships, social media, and a mission statement that declares, “We love teens,” DoSomething.org’s edgy vibe and teen-targeted initiatives empower teens to take action.
How Can You Invest in Others, Your Family, and Yourself at the Same Time?
Chris Shannon, an educator for over twenty years, mom of two kids, and financial literacy consultant for rAsa consulting, wrote this powerful article about the power of generosity that I would like to share with you. It’s a familiar story—the first time we donated to a new cause, we were gung ho. Then the recession hit; we [...]
How to Save Time and Give Time with NobleHour
A preoccupation for all of us in these busy, wired times is to find ways that technology can truly help us accomplish our goals. So often, when we think of our computer networks, we worry about wasting time or losing “real” contact with people. Yet, technology can be a great connector. It can help us [...]
10 Summer Activities That Look Good on College Applications
Does your child plan to catch some rays and chill in flip-flops this summer? While summer vacation offers a great respite from school, the activities your child chooses to participate in can actually help with college admissions. How an applicant spends his or her time during break can tell admission officers a lot about your [...]