forester lecture at huntington university

Andrew Hoffman Yes, You Can Do That!

Age 25

The Story of Jean

CODE Violation

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FrustrationDisappointmentBitternesssadnesshopeless

Social JusticeSocial justice includes a vision of society that is equitable and all members are physically and psychologically safe and secure.

Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice: A Sourcebook

VocationPurpose

“I’m Sorry.....It’s Not You, it’s Us”

Would I Have Done It On My Own?

Find Your Purpose By Giving Your Talents Away

Month Transition5

Practical, neighbor-To-Neighbor Expressions of God’s Love.

Mission

900 Posted Projects2010 Statistics 500 Completed Projects

484 Completed Projects - To Date in 2011

Project #800 - Moving - Senior w/Disabilities

Project #1726 - Home Repair - Single Mom w/Health Issues

Project #1192 - Roofing - Low Income & Jobless

Project #1816 - Home Repair - Disabled Veteran on $700 Month

Countless Seniors & Those With Disabilities

Removing The Barriers Between The

Have & Have Not

Redefine Volunteerism

Move From Service Events Towards a Lifestyle of Service

3 Main Motivators

AutonomyMasteryPurpose

Daniel Pink, DRIVE

100%

Of All Projects Are self-selected, organized & completed by Volunteers

All Public Donations Go To Purchasing Project Materials

The Personal Journey Towards Sustainability

With ChoicesComeChallenges

Additional Challenges

Poor Performing Schools“different” Shopping OptionsIncrease Potential for Crime

With ChoicesComeWins

We Want To Tell Our Stories. We Want to Be Heard.

FREE

Kiva LendersMillion in LoansRepayment Rate

625,271$244

98.86%

Ideas That S p r e a d

THEINTENTIONALSThis is a group of individuals in Fort Wayne, IN that desire to show kindness, grace, and love in the most exciting ways possible through Intentional Acts of Kindness.

THE INTENTIONALS.COM

HELP-PORTRAIT.COM

KICKSTARTER.COM

"This morning in our class we discussed the crisis in Haiti. Our conclusion was to all rally around Concern Worldwide and help raise money for them. Our goal is to raise $1,000 by Monday January 18th (5 days from now). This evening we have raised over $800. That is a testament to social media’s power. In one day, a group of people changed course on their project and then a body of people united to aid the cause. This has truly been a blessing and amazing experience!"

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CROSS COUNTRY BIKE RACE

15,000+ PHOTO VIEWS

OVER $110,000 RAISED

There Are 100s of Other Sites & Organizations Leveraging Technology for Good

What is Your Idea?

Is it Something you have a passion for?

Is it something that no one else is doing?

Is is something you would do even if no one else joins you?

Students...

The Rest of Us...

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