Caroline is the third generation in her family to volunteer at homeless shelters. Published January 25 2010
School leaders are activating and mobilizing others to make positive change. Published January 21 2010
Many historical events are marked to help us remember what happened and why it is important. Published January 18 2010
Protein is in short supply in poverty stricken Haiti. Volunteers are helping to establish crops. Published January 14 2010
Young people experience what it’s like to run the state for a few days. Published January 12 2010
A simple way to understand ‘unconditional hospitality’ is to compare it to ‘the outsider syndrome’. Published January 9 2010
Dentists, physicians, and students travel to Peru to provide dental and medical care for orphanages and remote villages. Published January 6 2010
The public safety net includes paying for cremation or burial for poor people. In 2009, costs were up. Published January 3 2010
Donna Rae Scheffert is a facilitator, consultant and writer. Find more information online at www.online-leadership-tools.com.
She lives in Minnesota with her husband and teenage son and daughter.
Honors and awards include University of Minnesota -Distinguished Extension Campus Faculty ...
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