It's a Saturday morning, raining and still the gymnasium was filled with elementary, middle, high school students and community leaders. They had no idea what was about to happen. During this 3 hour leadership training, not one person got up to take a bathroom break!
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I volunteer for a boy's group home in Orange County. These are kids who were taken away from their parents for some reason; usually neglect. I wanted to do the ceremony with them because if anyone needs love it is those who never had it or experienced it. This program has changed these boys. I know they will remember it forever. You never know how you touch someone. You never know who may need this at that very moment. Read more...
We are aware that the Bahamian community has been experiencing an escalation in crime & social irresponsibility. Therefore, we felt the need to address the issues of conflict resolution, self-esteem, media influence and apathy among our youth and young adults. To this end, we hosted a Youth Empowerment Challenge Conference... The theme of this event was "United for Positive Change." Read more...
Hundreds of Cancer survivors and Caretakers were honored with "Who I Am Makes A Difference"™ Blue Ribbons at the Cancer Relay for Life in Barstow. Everyone there received a Blue Ribbon above their heart and told that they were a "Hero of Hope." Read more...
Children ages 5 - 14 and their teachers of the Carol Gray International School were honored with Blue Ribbons at the Mmofra Trom Center in a small village in Ghana, West Africa. Mmofra Trom, which means "Children's Garden," was built to provide the economic, educational, and health-care infrastructure needed to support disadvantaged children and orphans in the region. Read more...
Difference Makers International has really changed the way Urban Discovery Academy views the world. Between the teachers, parents, and board members who attended there was not a dry eye in the room. It is such a blessing to have a moment when we can turn to each other and actually tell one another what a difference they have made in our lives. Read more...
In honor of Suicide Prevention Month this September please read and pass along our Signature Blue Ribbon Story on how a father's acknowledgment saved a boy's life. By passing this story along, you will be making a difference in someone's life. |
See the FUN SURVEY results from July's Newsletter! |
Register NOW! Standing Strong Together Training Program, September 17-19 2010. Fill out an application today! |
Please share your experience with the blue ribbon! Let us know the difference it made in your life! |
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