More Than 3,500 Volunteers Participated In Prepare Affair
This past weekend, November 12, over 3,500 volunteers gave of their time to rake leaves, clean gutters and more for 1000 older homeowners in need. It was all part of People Working Cooperatively’s 24th annual Prepare Affair. The Event was presented by The Home Depot and sponsored by the City of Cincinnati, Hubert and Toyota; supported by Ingredient Masters, Scripps Howard Foundation, UBS, Viox Services, The Vectren Company, WCPO-TV and the First Bank of Richmond.
What a wonderful project to help people maintain their independence in their homes.
You’re Never Too Old To Fall In Love
This is such a wonderful story. 96-year-old Fern Schurr and 83-year-old Paul Tredo are proof that you are never too old to fall in love and live happily ever after.
“We used to eat meals together all the time. Then suddenly, there she was, and it became evident that she was the one I wanted to be with,” Fern told KCTV. “I love him because he is a gentleman. He is kind.”
And with that, she said ‘I do’.
For the full story, click here.
Say Something ‘NICE’ – Kindness Begins With Me & You
Kimberly Holmes Wiggins of FOX19 did a beautiful story last night that is a reminder to us all about the power of our words and actions. The story was about ‘saying something nice’. You can see in her package the difference between the reaction she received from people downtown and students on the University of Cincinnati campus. It gives you food for thought, that’s for sure. Why do you think there was such a difference?
One thing is for certain, you can see how much fun it is for not just the person saying something nice but for those around to hear the words also.
Spreading good things and kindness is so simple. A positive word, a smile. That is all it takes to brighten someone else’s world. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all consciously be mindful to look to find the strengths and gifts of everyone with whom we know or meet?
We CAN. It begins with ME and YOU. Let’s get it started!
(Please click on photo to view Kim’s story on FOX19)
Do you have your Good Things Pledge certificate?
The Good Things Pledge is simply a reminder of the power you’ve already got within yourself to see the good and make a positive contribution. Everyone who officially takes the Pledge and gives me their information will receive a personalized certificate. Just visit the Good Things Pledge page on this blog.
And I’d love to have you join the Good Things Going Around Facebook community by ‘liking’ the page.
Seniors Fund Raise & Fun Raise With Calendar
You’ve gotta love this. 82 yr old Violet says ‘You’re never too old to have fun!’ With that, she recruited others at her retirement community to shed their clothes for a ‘scantily clad’ calendar to raise funds for a needed set of wheels. They are on their 2nd printing of a 1000 calendars. One man even asked Montgomery on a date after noticing her in the photo.
“Celebrate life with humor and that is exactly what we have done,” Montgomery said.
I say – Good for them!
YMCA Scholarship Recipients Received A Special Gift
At the Salute to YMCA Black & Latino Achievers Gala, in addition to honoring adults who are giving back, we also had the great pleasure of recognizing eight of our 2012 graduating YMCA Teen Achievers who have earned YMCA scholarships. It was so special when they all were invited to a fitting with Macy’s stylists for their first business suit. The professional attire is a gift from the downtown Macy’s store (Macy’s is a major sponsor of our YMCA Salute Gala) and Mrs. Kay French, a YMCA of Greater Cincinnati board member. I am enclosing a few photos from the fitting day.
YMCA Teen Achiever honorees:
Breana Marie Nicholson, Princeton High School – YMCA Teen Achiever of
the Year
Other YMCA Teen Achiever scholarship recipients:
Jada Calhoun, Princeton High School
Ryan Darks, Roger Bacon High School
Aquil A. Frost, Wyoming High School
Tamika Lawson, Colerain High School
Mallory Screws, Walnut Hills High School
Robert Stevenson, Butler Technical High School
