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Originally posted on valaida:
Charles W. Thomas Jr., photographer Giving circles are growing in popularity, as indicated by this story in The New York Times…and this one from The Foundation Center…and this one from The Chronicle of Philanthropy. That’s why I’m…

Originally posted on valaida:
Gave away my soul. Giving back to get it back. Given what I know. Ava Wood Today is the last day of National Poetry Month and year-round I love sharing bits of poetry that were inked…

When the school doors close, and summer vacation ensues, millions of students will experience a phenomenon known as ‘summer learning loss.’ (for more about summer learning loss, see Wikipedia). If students lack educational reinforcement during the summer months, they may … Continue reading →

As NGAAP-Charlotte celebrated its sixth anniversary on June 6, 2012, I ask two of the giving circle’s founding members, Ms. Valaida Fullwood and Ms. Patricia Martelly, to look back on past years and reflect on collaboration, connection, and community involvement. … Continue reading →

Originally posted on valaida:
Yep. Due to steady public demand, we’ve sold out the first printing of Giving Back and a second printing is underway. This fact thrills me almost as much as releasing the book in October 2011. (Note:…

Originally posted on valaida:
“…there is much more to doing good work than ‘making a difference.’ There is the principle of first do no harm. There is the idea that those who are being helped ought to be consulted over…