Let’s Dance

Introducing Mary Chung: Social Media Director I am so happy to be part of this work! In June of this year I quit my job at a local call center for one of the largest banks in the world. That decision was the biggest leap of faith I’ve ever taken. I had no idea what I would be doing next, … Read More

You’re Making A Difference In 2016

What happened? It’s almost 4th of July, 2016 and I’m amazed at how fast time goes. That being said, we’re moving sure and steady in our work on behalf of the orphans. Our 2016 theme is “Remember the Orphan in 2016.” I believe the message to help an orphan is getting through, as we are making an impact in the … Read More

The Long View: Extreme India

I waited a long time to take a trip to India to visit our partners there. I knew it would not only be a long flight, but also be a momentous trip. The sights, sounds and smells, extreme at each spectrum, overloaded my senses. My frame of reference hit a wall. The experience is hard to put it in words, … Read More

Laboring.

I have a renewed appreciation for Labor Day. It feels as if I have been working like a dog for months and yesterday I went with the family to the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe Washington. We ate junk food and watched our grandchildren enjoy the fair. Life is good. But now it’s back to work. I’m trying to raise … Read More

Re-Visioning Happens.

I wonder if Re-Visioning is even a word. But, let’s pretend it is since I didn’t get spell checked. As a nonprofit founder and director, fresh directions are the lifeblood of our organization. That’s why I love my work. Recently I had the pleasure of meeting a colleague who works for a much larger but similar organization. I wanted to learn about them and what … Read More

Happy.

Happy is… Raising $8200 for Angel of Mercy and JBFC at the Golf NINE 4 Orphans this year. Happy is  that Kim Larsen did such a great job organizing the event; food was awesome, contests FUN! Happy is that we were able to secure more Underwriters for our event this year. Happy is that we had returning golfers this year and many … Read More