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Read more about the article The start of a great summer

The start of a great summer

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  • Post published:June 13, 2016
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The time has come again for our first #CRSFCamp of the summer! We had 145 campers and their mentors come in from all over the country: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida,…

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Read more about the article Join Cal’s team and help us win the #V2VCharityChampions competition!

Join Cal’s team and help us win the #V2VCharityChampions competition!

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  • Post published:June 1, 2016
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On June 1 through 15, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation is participating in the Charity Champions League, a giving competition where we can win up to $250,000, but we need…

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Read more about the article Friday’s Final Thought: Memorial Day

Friday’s Final Thought: Memorial Day

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  • Post published:May 27, 2016
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As we head into what is for many of us is a long weekend and the start of summer, let us remember the men and women who died in service…

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Read more about the article Checking in for Spring

Checking in for Spring

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  • Post published:May 12, 2016
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April showers bring May flowers!  Or so we thought here in Baltimore.  We’re doing a bit of spring cleaning and annual check-ins here at the Foundation to prepare for summer…

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Read more about the article Celebrate the Individual: Mother’s Day Edition

Celebrate the Individual: Mother’s Day Edition

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  • Post published:May 6, 2016
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Here are a few of the amazing mentors and program partners we work with, sharing what they learned from their moms, how she led by example, and how she has…

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Read more about the article I vote for…civic engagement

I vote for…civic engagement

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  • Post published:April 27, 2016
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As we like to say at the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, we harness sports as a vehicle to capture kids’ attention and provide a concrete way to teach them life’s…

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Read more about the article Celebrate National Volunteer Week!

Celebrate National Volunteer Week!

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  • Post published:April 14, 2016
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They are devoted to your mission.They are understanding, kind, and compassionate.They help improve the lives of others.They are driven and inspired to serve.They are volunteers.National Volunteer Week is April 10-16,…

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Read more about the article Indoor Games – Cross the River

Indoor Games – Cross the River

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  • Post published:March 24, 2016
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The game “Cross the River” is the ultimate team work game and a great game that can be played indoors. This game takes every individual working confidently and efficiently by…

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Read more about the article Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Mentors: Part II

Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Mentors: Part II

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Okay, now that you’ve recruited your volunteers, they’ve gone through all the screening, and you’ve scheduled them in… Be clear on guidelines or protocol.  Are there certain values or rules that…

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Read more about the article Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Mentors: Part I

Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Mentors: Part I

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  • Post published:March 9, 2016
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When you are recruiting long-term volunteers, it’s not unlike having part-time staff.  You’re looking for someone to show up regularly at pre-scheduled times, for a certain duration, and to serve…

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