Extraordinary Humans: Sahar Punjwani

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Sahar Punjwani is a creative, funny and caring twelve-year-old girl. Her attitude towards life is simple: "Live life; don't just exist." Sahar is passionate about music tennis, and writing. Most of all, she enjoys biology and hopes to be a neurosurgeon when she grows up. A few years ago, Sahar met a lovable girl with Autism who gave her the inspiration for this TED talk. She hopes to spread an important message to the world through her talk: "Always try to see the deeper meaning of life!"

Salvation Army Today - December 26, 2013

General Andre Cox Christmas Message

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Dan Gives Back to Show His Appreciation

After spending 40 days at a Salvation Army shelter, Dan gives back by volunteering at Salvation Army kettles now that he's back on his feet again. He is appreciative of the help he received from the Salvation Army and doesn't know where he would be if the services were not available.

Happy Holidays

Yippie Yogurt is hosting a “Giving Tree” for the holidays. Include a gift for a Yippie youth or the shop on your holiday shopping list. Drop by anytime between 1:00 – 7:00 pm and take an ornament from the Yippie Giving Tree with the item(s) you wish to give written on the back. Bring that donated item, wrapped or unwrapped, with the youth’s name on it and place under the tree. All items will be given to youth by 12/23. 1955 W. Texas Street, Fairfield.

I Am Somebody: Tom Messenger at TEDxYouth@Croydon

Tom teaches mathematics at a secondary school in Hampshire and is also studying for a Philosophy masters at Southampton.

In 2010 he helped to organise the first ever Street Child World Cup in Durban, South Africa. Boys and girls who had experienced homelessness from eight different countries were represented. Through the football tournament, an arts program and a conference these children shared their hopes and dreams and fought for their rights. Through meeting them and hearing their stories Tom learned that the children who are ignored are often the ones with the most incredible stories and untapped potential. In Brazil in 2014 it's happening all over again.

Path to Service: Major Roni Robbins Interview 2013

Path to Service: Major Roni Robbins Interview 2013

“Giving Tree”

Yippie Yogurt is hosting a “Giving Tree” for the holidays. Include a gift for a Yippie youth or the shop on your holiday shopping list. Drop by anytime between 1:00 – 7:00 pm and take an ornament from the Yippie Giving Tree with the item(s) you wish to give written on the back. Bring that donated item, wrapped or unwrapped, with the youth’s name on it and place under the tree. All items will be given to youth by 12/23. 1955 W. Texas Street, Fairfield.

Giving is all we have: James Smith at TEDxYouth@Brabantlaan

32 years old James Smith from Amsterdam discovered The Give Shop by coincidence on Facebook in November 2012. This was after The Give Shop got 55.000 people at Lowlands festival to remember unconditional giving. It became a huge success and the creator Jeroen Timmers was looking for someone who could expand the concept to other cool events and festivals. That is where James took over and got it rock 'n rolling on! In the Give Shop he has found a true purpose for his talent in communication, event- and projectmanagement. The Give Shop fulfills James' ultimate dream to create a world of abundance instead of scarcity.
James believes that by giving unconditionally you can experience real joy. His motto is "Giving makes you happy". And he is always impressed by the creativity of the gifts: so much talent, so much generosity. This motivates him even more in creating A Heart based Society. The big challenge he sees is getting the receiver to start receive unconditionally.

Low Down Dirty Christmas

We are happy to share this new Holiday video, "Low Down Dirty Christmas", featuring the Playing For Change Band, recorded live outside in Sao Paolo, during a recent tour in Brazil. This song, composed by our friend Tom Canning, takes us back to our roots of the Blues and Soul music with feeling.