The annual holiday surge of volunteer interest brings a mixed bag of feelings – gratitude and appreciation for the spirit of generosity, and also some discomfort at the short-term, mad dash toward causes that don’t often get the time, thought, attention or volunteers that they deserve the rest of the year.
Enter Stacy Twilley’s “Beyond the Soup Kitchen”: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stacy-twilley/beyond-the-soup-kitchen_b_785706.html?ir=Impact
Well said!
It’s worth a read – good food for thought on how the extra inspiration this season brings can translate into a sustained impact.
– Tara
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