All they want for Christmas … is a chicken!
A chicken is probably not at the top of your Christmas wish list. But for someone like Herlindo, a chicken is the best gift he could ever receive. Herlindo is a melon farmer in the village of Pueblo del Rio, Guatemala. He spends long hours under the blazing hot sun...
Help entrepreneurs worldwide on Small Business Saturday
Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday. It’s definitely the time of year for giving. We now basically have an entire week dedicated to either buying gifts for our loved ones or giving gifts to help others. And tucked right in the middle of it is a day you might...
5 fun ways to inspire your family to help others this Christmas
“The family that prays together stays together.” You’ve probably seen this phrase painted on a wall plaque or stitched into a pillow somewhere. But what about the family that gives together? Perhaps you’ve decided to make this Christmas different. You’ve committed to...
Christmas shoes: It’s not just a song
Johncy’s feet were cut, bruised, dirty, and blistered. Walking anywhere often caused her to wince with every step. Of course, she had shoes at one point, but now that she’s 15, she’s outgrown the pair that were barely held together anyway. Johncy lives in a poor...
How to take the guesswork out of gift-giving
Have you ever struggled with finding the perfect gift for someone? It’s that last person on your Christmas list who already seems to have everything. Or maybe that family member who doesn’t have many hobbies or interests. Do you give her the latest best-selling novel...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.