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Mission Memphis Day 8: Meals on Wheels with MIFA
The History My relationship with MIFA started a long time ago. As December approached in my junior year of high school, my family and friends would ask what I wanted for Christmas. Something about that idea bothered me. I was … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, generosity, gratitude, kids, meals on wheels, perspective, philanthropy, Santa, seniors, volunteer, volunteering, youth
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Mission Memphis Day 5: BRIDGES USA
The Experience Sometimes I wonder about who our future leaders will be. I think about our high school students and I try to envision who they are and how they will shape our world. Are they passionate? Are they inquisitive? … Continue reading
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Tagged leadership, potential, team building, teenagers, tolerance, volunteer, volunteering, youth
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Mission Memphis Day 2: Indie Memphis Film Festival
The Experience I’ve been through the gamete of emotions as a volunteer: I’ve been humbled, inspired, angry, happy, and grateful. I thought I’d experienced the full range until I worked at the Indie Memphis Film Festival and I experienced something … Continue reading
Mission Memphis Day 1: Cheer for the Kids
The Experience I was never a cheerleader, so I thought that volunteering with Cheer for the Kids would be a little out of my element. But I realized that this organization had a mission and a spirit I could relate … Continue reading
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Tagged Cheer, cheerleading, children, donations, kids, Make-A-Wish, philanthropy, volunteer, volunteering, wishes
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