Making Change Archive: January 2010

Insights from third generation volunteer at homeless shelters

Caroline is the third generation in her family to volunteer at homeless shelters. Published January 25 2010
Entreprenuerial school board leaders

School leaders are activating and mobilizing others to make positive change. Published January 21 2010
Martin Luther King Day: The National Civil Rights Museum

Many historical events are marked to help us remember what happened and why it is important. Published January 18 2010
Growing Crops In Haiti Not Halted By Earthquake

Protein is in short supply in poverty stricken Haiti. Volunteers are helping to establish crops. Published January 14 2010
High School Youth Takeover the Capitol

Young people experience what it’s like to run the state for a few days. Published January 12 2010
Unconditional Hospitality In Community

A simple way to understand ‘unconditional hospitality’ is to compare it to ‘the outsider syndrome’. Published January 9 2010
Medical Professionals And Students Volunteer in Peru

Dentists, physicians, and students travel to Peru to provide dental and medical care for orphanages and remote villages. Published January 6 2010
Rising Public Costs For Cremation or Burial

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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Insights from third generation volunteer at homeless shelters