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PASSIONARY: one inspired passionately through vision and compassion to actively change the world for the better; a passionate visionary; social entrepreneur; one who has started or helped build a nonprofit. These individuals transform their compassionate visions into positive actions and make a world of difference.The Gift is a collection of true and riveting mini-biographies describing leaders of nonprofits who address social problems and change our world. Every nonprofit described is financially efficient, has made a material impact on society, and is volunteer friendly. Readers will learn about what sparked the original idea for each organization, discover the creative ways obstacles were overcome, and see the power of change rippling out to second and third "generations" of lives. Facts, figures, and contact information included may encourage readers to join the ranks of the millions of like-minded volunteers who helped build the organizations.
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If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How can one person really make a difference?” The Gift of Passionaries Changing Our World will answer that question and demonstrate how any one person can change our world.In this extraordinary book, you’ll learn how YOU can turn compassion into action as you read these true stories of everyday heroes, American social entrepreneurs, who provide leadership and inspiration to millions of volunteers. Discover the riveting passionary stories behind the genesis and growth of nonprofits like America’s Second Harvest and Food Banks, Samaritan’s Purse, Prison Fellowship, and Gifts in Kind International as well as corporate philanthropists and service groups exemplified by Kiwanis International and Rotary. This book captures an unsung movement unique to American culture—to create a legacy, make a mark, leave the world better. Modern-day heroes show each of us how we can make a difference. You’ll meet real-life, everyday heroes from 8 to 80, like… ? Ken Behring…giving mobility to millions in need through Wheelchair Foundation ? Catherine Rohr…creating success for felons with Prison Entrepreneurship Program ? Chris Crane… giving a hand-up to the 3rd world poor with Opportunity International ? Pat Blum…flying sick kids for treatment for free with CAN: Corporate Angel Network ? Sports Passionaries including Stan Smith (Boys & Girls Clubs) & Lance Armstrong (Live Strong) You will be touched, moved, and inspired—empowered with access to important facts, figures, and contact information of giving and volunteering which can encourage your active participation in positively changing our world.
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