YourHub: When the going gets tough, the tough find jobs with nonprofits
JVA helps job seekers find nonprofit career opportunities in a struggling economy.
Mustache for cash; JVA team member grows ‘stache to raise money for at-risk youth
By Collin Lessing, [Joining Vision and Action] I had two heroes as a kid: David Robinson and my dad. I grew up admiring Robinson because he was the greatest sports hero my hometown of San Antonio had ever known, and he stood at an awe-inspiring 7’1”. Every child I grew [...]
Scraper bikes, social enterprise, money and mission
Had the opportunity to once again this year to participate in the Social Enterprise Summit, where I facilitated the pre-conference workshop on Getting Started in Social Enterprise. This is always very fun for two reasons: People come to it with such amazing ideas and enthusiasm for community and social change. After presenting the first day, [...]
Reflections on 2009 and the year ahead
As 2009 started, Charles Dickens’ words echoed: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I had started what became [Joining Vision and Action] in 1987 when my oldest daughter had been born, and in 2009 my youngest daughter was turning 18 and would leave for [...]