helping others

Doing Good Together: Kind Acts as a Family with MiaLisa Millares - Best of Both Worlds Podcast

Doing Good Together: Kind Acts as a Family with MiaLisa Millares - Best of Both Worlds Podcast

In this heartfelt episode, hosts Laura and Sarah share personal stories about how their children engage in service and volunteer work. They then welcome MiaLisa Millares, mother of three and the Executive Director of Doing Good Together.

Eight strategies to embrace family philanthropy - Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

Eight strategies to embrace family philanthropy - Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

Finding time to participate in philanthropy can be challenging, but with these eight strategies you’ll be equipped to add more philanthropic activities to your family life.

How to Teach Your Kids to Volunteer for the Right Reasons - Star Tribune

Developing a “service heart” in your child can start small but develop into bigger and better things over a lifetime.

"It's the Greatest Time of Year for Giving! Here's How to Adopt a Family for Christmas and Other Ways to Give Back" - Parade.com

"It's the Greatest Time of Year for Giving! Here's How to Adopt a Family for Christmas and Other Ways to Give Back" - Parade.com

Fortunately, there’s a lot of emphasis on giving during this time of year, so it’s even easier to have this desire at the forefront of our minds. But with all of the hustle and bustle of already-booked weekends and the day-to-day grind, how is one able to just dive right in and take action? Check out the suggestions…

"Four Ways to Help Your Kids Make a Difference" - BrooklynBased.com

...think about our kids as citizens of the world, with voices that matter and the chutzpah to make a difference. Luckily in NYC, there are tons of opportunities for kids to effect change in their community, starting at any age. Here are a few ways to get your family involved.

"How Kids Can Volunteer From Home: Host a Playdate with a Purpose" - Mommy Poppins®

The next time your child asks to have pals over, consider organizing a simple and fun service project that can be done at home to help people in need. It's a great way to keep the kids entertained while teaching them the importance of giving back to their community—and reminding them of how lucky they are to have a room overflowing with toys!