Make-A-Wish Foundation

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Hi guys! I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing Saturday! I have another reader volunteer story to share with all of you this afternoon. Today’s story comes from Hayley who wrote to me to tell me about her experience with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. I hope you enjoy reading about her involvement with the amazing organization asContinue Reading …

Decorating HOME for the Holidays

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Last night I drove out to Bellview to Hands of Mercy Everywhere (HOME), an 11-bedroom home where teen mothers and their babies can live and receive valuable care as the mothers continue their high school education. A group of my Junior League of Ocala friends and I arrived around 6 p.m. to decorate the VictorianContinue Reading …

Orlando Science Center Volunteering

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I am so excited to share today’s volunteer story with you guys. My friend Allie emailed me when I first put out a call for volunteer stories and I loved that her story involved volunteering at a place I absolutely adored in Orlando: The Orlando Science Center. I visited the Orlando Science Center a handfulContinue Reading …

Taste of Ocala 2012

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Well, Ryan almost had to roll me home, so I think that means the Taste of Ocala was a success! The indoor picture was taken before the event started. I swear people actually came. This was my first year on the committee that planned the Taste of Ocala, so the whole event was very newContinue Reading …