Over the last week, I have had the great opportunity to help promote mentoring in the NYC media.
On Friday January 15, my little brother from Big Brothers Big Sisters and I had the chance to help Linda Church over at the PIX11 Morning News with the Friday Forecast. Thanks to our friends at the Mentoring Partnership of New York for setting that up. Check out Marlin and I at www.wpix.com/weather . From the videos on the right, select the Friday Forecasters for 1.15.10.
On Sunday January 17th, my brother Ross and I were able to sit down with Cindy from KTU Cares over at 103.5FM - the Beat of New York - to talk about our work with Big Brothers Big Sisters. To hear the interview, check out http://www.ktu.com/ keyword: KTU Cares. Cindy makes a difference in NY with her really awesome KTU Cares program. Each week she talks to some really great people around New York City doing some really great things - definitely check out Cindy over at KTU Cares.
To find out more about Big Brothers Big Sisters, check out http://www.bigsnyc.org/ .
To find out more about the Mentoring Partnership of NY, check out http://www.mentoring.org/ .
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Fight World Hunger While You Are Bored At Work
Yes, as crazy as that may seem, fighting world hunger from the comfort of your cubicle is possible.
Check out this link to find out how.
www.freerice.com
Check out this link to find out how.
www.freerice.com
Sunday, January 10, 2010
National Mentoring Month
"A lot of people have gone farther than they thought they could because someone else thought they could."
January is National Mentoring Month. It is important to recognize that we have all made it to where we are in our lives because someone else believed in us. Maybe it was a coach, a teacher, a parent, a friend. This January is a great time to recognize that person or persons and to thank them.
January is also a great time to think about others who may not have that mentor in their lives; that someone who opened your eyes, who made you believe, who pushed you that extra mile. Maybe you can make a difference for them.
Check out www.nationalmentoringmonth.org to find out how you can thank your mentors or maybe even become a mentor in 2010.
January is National Mentoring Month. It is important to recognize that we have all made it to where we are in our lives because someone else believed in us. Maybe it was a coach, a teacher, a parent, a friend. This January is a great time to recognize that person or persons and to thank them.
January is also a great time to think about others who may not have that mentor in their lives; that someone who opened your eyes, who made you believe, who pushed you that extra mile. Maybe you can make a difference for them.
Check out www.nationalmentoringmonth.org to find out how you can thank your mentors or maybe even become a mentor in 2010.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
The Biggest 'Re-Gift' Of All
The dust has settled on 2009's holiday season. Time to decide what to do with all the gifts you have no use for (returns and exchanges) and the gifts that someone else might have use for (re-gifting) - don't lie, you have all done it.
How about this for a 're-gift'...
Do you ever wonder what happens to the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree when the lights come down and the crowds stop coming each year?
The tree, usually in upwards of 70 feet high and weighing over eight tons, is recycled and donated to a worthy cause. Prior to 2007, most Rock Center trees were ground into mulch and donated to the Boy Scouts of America. In the past few years, the tree has been provided to Habitat for Humanity to be used in projects around the country including helping to rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
Thanks to Tishman Speyer Properties, who owns Rockefeller Plaza, for making a difference.
Have any gifts that you don't need? Maybe you have coats or clothes or toys lying around that could make a difference to someone else.
Let's all 're-gift' this year with a little more purpose! Find a place to donate your unwanted gifts and items to someone in need.
How about this for a 're-gift'...
Do you ever wonder what happens to the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree when the lights come down and the crowds stop coming each year?
The tree, usually in upwards of 70 feet high and weighing over eight tons, is recycled and donated to a worthy cause. Prior to 2007, most Rock Center trees were ground into mulch and donated to the Boy Scouts of America. In the past few years, the tree has been provided to Habitat for Humanity to be used in projects around the country including helping to rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
Thanks to Tishman Speyer Properties, who owns Rockefeller Plaza, for making a difference.
Have any gifts that you don't need? Maybe you have coats or clothes or toys lying around that could make a difference to someone else.
Let's all 're-gift' this year with a little more purpose! Find a place to donate your unwanted gifts and items to someone in need.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
I've Got a New Year's Resolution for you...
VOLUNTEER!
I hope everyone is doing well with their resolutions (working out, no more soda, diets, calling your mother every day, etc. etc.) but I've got one more for you and I hope it's not too late...
Make a commitment to volunteering!
Worried about travel? Bet you didn't know you can actually mentor young adults looking to go to college through email!
http://www.makeadifferenceyf.org/default.aspx
Too busy with work? Volunteering does not have to happen every day. Try volunteering once a month at a soup kitchen.
http://nyccah.org/volunteer
Volunteer Match is also a great organization which works to place prospective volunteers with opportunities that fit their specific situations.
http://www.volunteermatch.org/
You are all planning to work out and eat better to improve your well being; why not volunteer! Volunteering has been shown to improve your health, well being, and social skills all while benefiting your community. And that FACT comes from the government!
http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/volunteering/benefits.asp
So make it one of your resolutions to VOLUNTEER and help make a difference in your community this year.
I hope everyone is doing well with their resolutions (working out, no more soda, diets, calling your mother every day, etc. etc.) but I've got one more for you and I hope it's not too late...
Make a commitment to volunteering!
Worried about travel? Bet you didn't know you can actually mentor young adults looking to go to college through email!
http://www.makeadifferenceyf.org/default.aspx
Too busy with work? Volunteering does not have to happen every day. Try volunteering once a month at a soup kitchen.
http://nyccah.org/volunteer
Volunteer Match is also a great organization which works to place prospective volunteers with opportunities that fit their specific situations.
http://www.volunteermatch.org/
You are all planning to work out and eat better to improve your well being; why not volunteer! Volunteering has been shown to improve your health, well being, and social skills all while benefiting your community. And that FACT comes from the government!
http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/volunteering/benefits.asp
So make it one of your resolutions to VOLUNTEER and help make a difference in your community this year.
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