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GIVING in good times and in bad We don't have to look very hard at the world around us to know that times seem pretty bad right no. Everyone is feeling the hurt from the financial collapse of the markets that for a good bit of us were a fun ride until lately. Unfortunately, there are many lower income people who were already suffering before the crisis happened, and their needs grow even larger today. And sadly, this is when most of us have to tighten our belts and cut back on helping others until the good times return. I recently became a board member for the Children's Theatre in Coatesville after school program and volunteered to be in charge of fundraising. This was a few weeks before the markets crashed. After the steady and painful crash began, I started dreading my action, thinking about how difficult my job had just become. But then I remembered that the children I am trying to help need me more than ever. These children were already facing major challenges in their lives that most children I know never have to consider. They are from poorer families and some come from broken homes. There is drug violence on their streets and many other hurdles to jump over in their everyday life. The after school program is a safe place for them to go, where they not only stay safe, but are fed and inspired to dare to dream bigger about themselves. They are encouraged to become leaders of their community and hopefully someday make a difference there. The SIMPLE TRUTH is that when times get tough, we are challenged in more ways than the obvious. It becomes important for all of us to reprioritize our spending, but, also, to reprioritize our giving. I hope that all of us have the strength to continue to support those around us who have the most needs.
posted by Jodi at 8:32 AM
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