Celebrate the Individual: Mother’s Day Edition
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
There are three essential components to the Badges for Baseball program: consistent law enforcement and adult mentorship, the Badges for Baseball curriculum, and a team sport. The program was created…
Let’s Talk About Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Most commonly known as a concussion, TBI is an injury to the brain caused by a blow to the head or body. The blow…
“To feel good from your head to your feet, keep a healthy heart beat!†- UnknownThe easiest and most convenient way to having a healthy heart is to educate yourself!…
Whose stories are not being told, are not known, but should be? And more importantly—to whom are we not speaking? No individual’s story ever tells the whole story. History is sorely lacking…