What will you give?

The holidays are approaching, I always enjoy the change of seasons especially the fall. People get into the Giving Zone and they understand the importance of helping others.
As president of the Giving Movement ,I hope you will consider making a donation to our organization. We are in the business of feeding the hungry and clothing the needy. When I lay my head on my pillow each night I feel blessed to do the assignment that is required of me.
I am hosting a radio show on 990am from 6-9:00am and also appearing on Good Morning Texas. My mission is to shed light on people making a difference in the community. In the upcoming days, I will blog about the people I meet and how you can help their organization too.

It's the end of the day. We have received calls all day about companies hosting food drives. If ou are interested in joining our movement please email esimon@thegivingmovement.org.
Until tomorrow
Go Give.

Photos of people I have met

Free School Physical and School Supplies Giveaway

The economy isn't getting better and if we are in a position to help others, this is the time to do it. The Giving Movement and Dr. Amy Woods have partnered to host a back to school giveaway. 20 other vendors are also sponsoring the event. We will be giving away the following items.
• 1st 10 people get a FREE School Sports Physical
• 1st 10 people get a FREE 5 Min Chair Massage
• 1st Eye Wear is offering FREE Vision Checks
• FREE Bounce House
• FREE Backpack Safety Check
• FREE Insurance Quotes- State Farm
• FREE Water from Rain Fresh Water
• FREE school supplies while supplies last
and FREE smiles. Here is more information.

Saturday
Date: August 23, 2008
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location:
2301 W. Parker Road
Parking Lot
Plano, Texas 75023
Sponsors:
Wellness Solutions Chiropractic
The Giving Movement
Mary L. Harvey
Sisters of Savings
1st Eye Wear
Rain Fresh Water
Washington Mutual
Ann Dunham State Farm Agent

The school supplies and other items will be given away while supplies last.
If you need additional information call (214)736-1006.

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We are in New York City and we are having the time of our lfe!

An 8th grade student writes a song about me!! What an honor.. Introducing Cristian

Last month I had the opportunity to speak the children at AW Spence middle school. I was asked what would I speak about and I honestly could not tell the person. I believe that when you speak from the heart you make heart connections. So as I was talking I had the opportunity to look into the eyes of our next generation and to speak a word into their lives that would give them hope.

One young man definitely stood out from the rest. He was a true leader ( there are all types of leaders in this world). I knew he was a leader when he made his way upon the stage and asked if he could speak, the students went wild. His name was Cristian. I wasn't sure what he was going to say but when he took the microphone there was a hush in the auditorium. Every child wanted to hear him and the teachers stood in awe. As Cristian began to speak, he made me realize why I decided to GIVE my life and my time to The Giving Movement even though I do not receive a salary. I do this for FREE because of Cristian, River, and the other 1200 kids at this school. As Cristian spoke, tears streamed down the faces of his peers. Cristian apologized to his teachers for not being the ideal student and he apolized to his peers for the actions he had taken prior to that day. Cristian became a POSITIVE leader that day! The principal asked me to return to the school to motivate the children for their taks test and Cristian had a huge surprise for me.
I will be turning 40 this year and I wrote down the things I wanted to happen before and during that year.
I forgot to put that I wanted someone to write a song about me but my new friend Cristian took care of it! If an eighth grader wrote a song about what you what would they say. What have you done today, to make you feel proud? This was one of the proudest moments of my life!
Mrs. Jackson

Givers

If Oprah can have the BigGive watch what happened when Cheryl speaks to the little givers. For years I have said that giving is a learned behavior. My parents taught it to me, I taught it to my children. When The Giving Movement entered this school, we were told that these children didn't have very much. What I learned in life is that if you can give someone hope, things change. (Mother says that means Having Only Positive Emotions). After my speech, the drama teacher took the microphone and said she believed and she had hope. She stated that in the 25 years at AW Spence they had never had a drama play produced by the school. Watch what happens when I asked the children do THEY believe. The school must raise $3000.00. Will you help them? I am going back to the school today to take another $150.00 from a garage sale I had over the weekend. What will you give? One child stood up to bring a dollar,the rest is history. The kids raised $600.00 in one day. They must raise $2400.00 by May 1st. Donate on the site to help the children. We will raise the money and the show will go on. Help me give these children more HOPE.
Skip the Starbucks for one day and donate at least Five dollars NOW ( my deal or no deal winnings). For kids sake, please help me, them. Join the Giving Movement.

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