What does giving mean to you? At this time of year it feels like giving is synonymous with shopping malls, lists, expectations and money. “Giving” becomes a source of frustration and stress by the end of the holiday season. If only it stopped at presents! We are also expected to give time, compromise and emotions in higher than usual volumes. It is a lot to manage and yet, the act of giving, in and of itself feels great - the smiles, the hugs and the warmth that follows is incredible. Somewhere a long the line we have lost touch with the value of giving, the way it replenishes the soul, changes someone else’s life and most important, I believe, reminds people that they are loved or simply considered.
In the next few months, as I continue to do my work with SHE SHOULD KNOW™, I will be launching my next initiative SHE SHOULD GIVE™. SSG’s purpose is to encourage women’s participation in philanthropy through acts of kindness every day. We will talk about women and organizations that are doing really special things and making a difference in the lives of others. We will also explore ways to help them reach their goals. Finally, we will share examples of simple and effective ways you have been able to give or make a difference in someone else’s life. We each have the ability to change the lives of others, change our world and in so doing, change ourselves for the better. As always I look forward to your feedback and involvement.
I had hoped to save this very special woman for the launch of SHE SHOULD GIVE™, but my friend Sabrina Virdee, is having a fundraiser this evening {December 2, 2009} for a very important trip and I thought that if I could use this very humble site to give her some extra attention…you wouldn’t mind right?
My dear friend Sabrina Virdee is a Community Health Worker that works with under served youth aged 12 to 21. She actively enriches the lives of young people every day through thoughtful programs and a genuine passion for making a difference. Sabrina has taken her work one step further, by creating an effective program specifically for young women called Phenomenal Women {that’s how we connected} but it doesn’t even stop with this program. Sabrina has been invited to accompany Students Crossing Borders to help reduce the alarming rate of HIV/AIDS amongst young people in Jamaica by developing HIV/AIDS prevention programs, assisting with building of homes & schools and ultimately providing a voice for the voiceless. Sabrina needs to raise $2,500CAD by January 15, 2010 to make this trip a reality. Any amount of money is greatly appreciated!
The Sabrina is Going To Jamaica Fundraiser
- Wednesday December 2, 2009 @ 9pm
- Revival Bar 783 College St. (at Shaw St.)
- Music Provided By MILK
- Sponsored by Trojan
- Cost $15 {all proceeds go to fund this important trip}
If you cannot make it to this great event {sniff, sniff} but would like to assist Sabrina on her journey to make a difference, you can contact ME or contact Sabrina directly by clicking here I WANT TO HELP SEND SABRINA!
I look forward to seeing you tonight!
Light & Love,
Alicia.
Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can ~John Wesley
