Posts by Barry Spencer

Stress Relief Studies show that the number one concern and desire for men and women in the late stage of their career and those entering retirement is health. Health. Vitality.…

Serving the Pioneers… The donors that excite and freak us out. They are the pioneers. They are the ones that like to go where no one else has gone. Solve…

The fear of being forgotten. The fear of not making a difference. The fear of not having an impact on my family, friends, and others. These are common fears… I…

Kids are notorious for saying to their parents, “I need…”. However, rarely is it a true “need.” For the most part we have everything we need and almost everything we…

A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out Many kids today can’t see the true needs of others. For those who have grown up in a middle-class home and country, it’s…

Save Your Community Jobs are always a popular subject… not just for the employed. Successful local businesses drive a vibrant local economy… which is essential for every community. People and…

Families that Last This is a “statistic” you don’t want to be. Unfortunately, for too many, they are included in this statistic – even my own family. The statistics overwhelmingly…

Compassion… Pass It On Hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend with friends and family, and took a moment to reflect on and be grateful for those who served…

“Useless” Stuff… “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” Whoever said that is someone who received someone else’s stuff and it was “just what he needed.” Is there stuff you…

How to Strengthen Our Nation The heroes in the midst of economic upheaval, a market downturn, or potential recession are the charities. Nonprofits serve when communities need to be served…