We're not sure how many of you know, but we (Michelle and I) also run a community organization called We've Got Time to Help. We have gathered a (ever expanding) group of unemployed volunteers that go out into our various communities and help those in their time of need. We have done all sorts of projects from roofing, plumbing, moving, yard work, etc. etc.
For every unemployed/underemployed person in Oregon, there is a person that is in need but can't afford to hire someone or can't (for myriad reasons) help themselves. That's where we come in, or try to.
Yesterday, we got the shock of a lifetime! We were awarded with one of the Huffington Post's top 100 Game Changers for 2010! We couldn't, and still can't, believe it. It is such a wonderful honor and, we think, undeserved. Arianna Huffington also talks about our group in her new book, "Third World America". It has been an incredible last couple of days.
If you would like to see our story, please go here. You can also vote for us on this page.
Thanks for stopping by and a huge thank you to all of our volunteers! Without so many of you, we could not have helped so many!
2 comments:
Congratulations! That is awesome! It wonderful when people just help each other out what a great thing you are doing and your volunteers! Kudos to you all!
That is a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing. Good luck!
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