I don’t know his name, but one nameless, faceless man has influenced and inspired me for over 20 years.  He was an adult immigrant from Mexico and worked as a janitor.  He was neither wealthy nor educated by society’s standards, but he was a Nobel prize winner in my eyes.  His...

I have volunteered for years helping veterans; from delivering Meals on Wheels for World War II vets to providing business counsel for servicemen about to retire. However, I never looked deeply into the lives of the Marines who I meet on the base.  I just assumed that our federal government...

The Ford Foundation will spend $200-million over the next five years to help the country’s metropolitan areas take a more coordinated, effective approach to promoting economic opportunity. Press release: The new effort seeks to ensure that cities and suburbs work together in responding...

On Thursday, First Lady Michelle Obama will announce the 7-10 winners of grants under the Social Innovation Fund.  The grants will range from $1-10Million dollars each for a total disbursement of $50 Million dollars.   The grants will also be matched 1:1 in cash from other...

Yes, I am advocating that women should SOMETIMES say no to helping non-profit organizations or to assisting others.   This includes family.  Why?  Because we need to draw boundaries for our own survival. Let’s be honest; as women, we have a hard time saying no when someone asks for...