Heroes Appreciation Day
The sound of sirens on the street usually brings unease and fear. But when the INCGiving volunteers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania heard fire engine sirens approaching, we couldn’t help but cheer, knowing that their guests of honour had arrived. “The local congregation of Philadelphia prepared a program intended to somehow bring a smile to the men […]
Building Dreams
On April 23, 2016, members of the Church from the local congregation of Cocoa Beach, FL, in partnership with Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, converged in Edgewater, FL, to volunteer in the construction of houses for the less fortunate. Some brethren had to drive more than two hours to get to the build site but […]
Saving Lives
Stephanie Dinogan from Omaha, Nebraska arrived early at the Omaha house of worship. She had organized blood drives before but this time it was different. This time she walked in not just as the coordinator but also as one of the hopeful donors. After meeting with the Red Cross representative, Fiona Sullivan and the Drive […]
INCGiving: Bringing Smiles with Band-Aids
When I was 3, I was diagnosed with cancer. I was diagnosed with cancer somewhere near my birthday. It was quite a rough time, but God and the doctors He sent to take care of me helped me a lot. Since they were helping me so much during that time, me and my family were […]
Helping Fort McMurray (Through the Eyes of A Volunteer)
The Globe and Mail, a Canadian Newspaper, called it a perfect storm of conditions, the way the fire quickly spread across Fort McMurray forcing about 90,000 residents out of their homes and into evacuation centers. And while these conditions have resulted in devastation, they have also quickly created opportunities to practice what it means to […]
INC Giving Outreach in Kyle, South Dakota
Over 300 Kyle, South Dakota residents lined up this past Saturday for the 2nd #INCGiving Outreach and Evangelical Mission held in this town located on the Pine Ridge Native American Reservation. The event was led by the members of the Church Of Christ in nearby Scenic, South Dakota, along with ministers and brethren from around […]
How To: Find Your Passion in Volunteering
How To: Find Your Passion in Volunteering In most, if not all communities, finding volunteer opportunities is easy; but finding the right one for you–that might be a little more challenging…but not impossible! You may be thinking, “why is it important to find something that is right for me? Isn’t giving and volunteering about doing something […]
The Best High Five: A Runner’s Thank You to Volunteers
Most runs and walks that happen are usually tied to an important cause. As runners step across the finish line, they are celebrated for their willingness to sacrifice, to give so much of themselves for a good cause. But they’re not the only ones to be celebrated. October 18, 2015 – a group of us […]
In Focus: Children from Mountain View, California Honor Heroes of Their Youth
On an early Saturday morning, families from the Local Congregation of Mountain View woke up feeling excited. One of the many projects launched by the INC Giving Project was being held in the region today – Teacher Appreciation Day. Members of the congregation arrived at the chapel early to prepare for this eventful occasion. Tables […]
Giving in Action: Coreen Joyce Alagar’s 20 for 20 Celebrating 20 years with 20 Acts of Kindness
Doing “CJ’s 20 for 20”, #CJs20for20, led me on a priceless journey to self-realization, self-acceptance, and a whole new level of gratitude. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to start a brand new decade; helping people through acts of kindness – big and small – and spreading some of the love and light that […]