Until you experience grief firsthand, it’s hard to know how it will affect you. Feelings of shock and loss can threaten to overwhelm, and those of us who’ve been there know that climbing out of its crooked depths can feel impossible some days. This is where Grief Mentor Teresa … [Read more...] about A Way With Grief
Meaningful Work
Helping Veterans Adjust
For Louisville native William “Bill” Laird, helping veterans is a labor of love. The former Marine (1970-74) and current Commander of the American Legion in Shepherdsville knows how difficult it is to readjust to civilian life after service in the military.“The military does a … [Read more...] about Helping Veterans Adjust
Bring Sunshine Into A Child’s Life By Fostering
In 1950, teacher, scholar, and Boy Scout executive Forest Witcraft penned an article for Scouting magazine. One quote remains popular – and powerful – to this day: “One hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind … [Read more...] about Bring Sunshine Into A Child’s Life By Fostering
It’s International Volunteer Day! Here’s What She Is Doing For Our Community
For 72-year-old Amanda Wade Schmitt, volunteering is in her blood. The Iroquois High School and University of Kentucky College of Education graduate grew up volunteering with her parents around Louisville. She said they led by example the importance of giving your time and talent … [Read more...] about It’s International Volunteer Day! Here’s What She Is Doing For Our Community
The Library Foundation’s Chandra Gordon – Sharing What She Knows Now
A course with the Southern Empowerment Project after college inspired Chandra Gordon to seek a career specializing in fundraising and community organizing with nonprofit organizations. To Louisville’s benefit, she has been with The Library Foundation since 2007 and now, since … [Read more...] about The Library Foundation’s Chandra Gordon – Sharing What She Knows Now