Category Archives: Charity
Thanksgiving, Food Bank Edition
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
The Thurston County Food Bank faces a turkey shortage this week after nearly 4,000 families registered for a free Thanksgiving basket. The food bank buys its turkeys in July to ensure there…
What is a freeloader person?
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I coach a team (that my child is on) and help to organize team necessities, including team payments. Last year, a child on our team lost a parent and grandparent in quick…
Random Act of Kindness
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
Abby took me to a fabulous brunch and we both spotted the sign on the menu (if you can’t view the picture, it reads “We believe everyone deserves a warm healthy, organic…
What the hell is a Diaper Bank?
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
“Don’t complain unless you are willing to do something about it” – dad I recently read an article about diaper banks, and quickly found myself standing in my local Costco’s diaper aisle.…
A Volunteer’s Prespective
“A woman touches my shoulder. “I’m sorry to bother you, but do you have girls’ 3T pants?” she asks. Every family in this school lives below the poverty line. The clothes are free. I look at the little girl by … Continue reading
