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3 Every Day Heroes That Give To People

We love every day heroes, people who do small gives that ripple into big community projects. This week we are highlighting three people who started giving to others in their community because they wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. These unique gives spread to others who also wanted to participate in their giving idea. This is how giving works. Someone starts giving, others see what they are doing and want to join in. What starts as a simple give turns into a community effort that helps more people, effects more lives and happiness spreads. These every day heroes had an idea that spread quickly. Within a few years they are now supporting hundreds of people with the help of others.

We All Belong – Natalie Smith

I love the name this Young student has given her idea. We All Belong was the brain child of Natalie when she was 9 years old. She wanted to help people in her community, so she donated toys, put together 13 Thanksgiving baskets and donated winter coats to those who needed them. Her idea has inspired others to donate food, clothing, and toys to her drives throughout the year. Now she hosts live Facebook videos to get more supporters to help her donate these ideas to people in her community. How cool is that. Check out Natalie on Facebook, like her page and be inspired by her giving leadership.

Caring With Cookies – Stacy Middlemiss

For the past eleven years, Stacy has baked and delivered cookies to Vancouver Islanders experiencing homelessness during Christmas time through her Caring With Cookies project.The annual baking drive has collected thousands of homemade cookies and delivered them to over 20 local shelters on Christmas Eve. Stacy wanted to do something during the holidays. The very first year she decided to bake cookies and give them out to the homeless. Her friends loved the idea and donated more cookies the second year. The idea caught on and in 2017 over 8500 cookies were donated and 23 shelters received cookie packages for their residents. Stacy has started a website, Caring With Cookies, so she can coordinate the donation of cookies from people throughout the Coast of British Columbia, Canada. We love this. One of our favorite family gives is to bake cookies and deliver them to a local police or fire station. Stacy has a wonderful idea to share some happiness over the holidays. Hats off to you Stacy for turning your personal giving into a community project that brings so much happiness to others.

Children’s Hospital Toy Donations – Nolan Adams

An 11 year old heard an ad on the radio that inspired him to donate two toys to the local Children’s Hospital. He wondered how kids in the hospital were going to receive presents over the holidays. Not knowing the answer, he donated his first two toys. The next Christmas family and friends joined Nolan in his give and donated over 50 toys. This past Christmas Nolan donated 176 toys to Children’s Hospitals in his community. He now reaches out to local community members and gathers donations before the holidays. He delivers the toys with his family to various Children’s Hospitals. That rocks. A simple give has now turned into a community toy drive.

Not All Heroes Wear Capes – You Can Make A Difference With One Daily Give

All it takes is one give and you can make a difference. People will notice and do the same. Part of our daily giving journey is to inspire others to give to. These 3 Every Day Heroes did just that with their desire to give back, and help someone. Now hundreds of people are being helped because they decided to give. Wow!

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What people are saying about 365give

“I wanted to express my gratitude for the teaching you provided today. Your message was delivered eloquently, compassionately, and without judgment. The kids were engaged, and now have knowledge with which they can change the world. We all appreciated how you took the time to help us learn to build positive mindsets and practice happiness.”
Shelley Gardner, Grade 6 Ridgeview Elementary (West Vancouver)
“Actions really do speak louder than words, which is why I believe the 365give Challenge has resonated throughout my community. Every give we do is so important to us and leaves us happier and appreciating our lives a little bit more than before.”
Mahina Niyozova (Tajikistan)
“After watching the 365give TEDx Talk, I was inspired to join and begin a daily giving program in India. Today, along with 12 other volunteer women, we provide 100 meals to local underprivileged children in Bangalore for school every day.”
Deepika Ahuja, Mom (Bangalore, India)
“My life has greater meaning now.”
Renate Jorge, @BeKindBrazil and 365give Member, Family Program (Brazil)
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“This 365give Challenge has really injected excitement and extra enthusiasm in each work day as I think about what we can do. It has motivated me and the students.”
Cristina Peters, School Counselor (New York City, USA)
“I have seen a huge shift in energy throughout my classroom since doing the 365give Challenge. The Challenge has empowered my students to make a positive difference in the school’s community and beyond.”
Cella Adriana, Special Needs Educator /The Holliswood School (New York City, USA)
“The 365give Challenge helps students understand their impact on others. It opens avenues for introducing and discussing global and local issues in classrooms. It is powerful to watch students of all ages think about how they can make a change in another person’s life with one small act.”
Jessica Hall, Primary Teacher, French Immersion at École Pauline Johnson (West Vancouver, Canada)