Witness God’s green work
Entrust your seed to the earth
Bloom, bloom, blossom burst
— ava wood
Bursting
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Author Archives: valaida
A Most Cherished Gift
of all things to give
among the most cherished gift
is simply a chance
— ava wood
scenes from a pdg, hbd
last month’s nomadic wandering led to a pretty da*n good and happy birthday. actually, it was a celebratory week that took me from the south carolina coast to the hills of north carolina’s wine country.
Seeing Through An Altered Lens
We not only alter the lens on philanthropy, we also amplify Black voices in a myriad of ways. Here’s a link to the latest Giving Back Project (GBP) e-blast, with highlights, pics and video on our new touring exhibit: Watch Us Amplify The Soul of Philanthropy
Almost three years ago, we produced our first GBP video [ philanthropy reframed ] to alter and amplify voices, views and vibes. Happy to see that video surpass 3000 views this week!
GBP is based on the premise that the people comprising our communities and philanthropic institutions would benefit, immensely, by changing the scope of how we all see ourselves and by listening to understand, more often and far better.
— VF
‘Stick To Love’
“I have decided to stick to love…Hate is too great a burden to bear.”
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
‘LOVE Wall’ of The Soul of Philanthropy exhibition at JCSU
Remembering that Dr. King was assassinated April 4, 1968 and striving to sustain his legacy 47 years later through our work on Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited.
‘Someone Gave 4 Me’
Another NEW View, Vibe, Voice and Video on Philanthropy
TheSoulofPhilanthropy.com
#getyourgiveon
Can You Afford Not To?
A photograph from the outdoor element of “The Soul of Philanthropy” exhibit at JCSU.
Love this!
— VF
Opening ‘The Soul of Philanthropy’
Two weeks ago we opened Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited in Charlotte at Johnson C. Smith University. For me, the day felt like a dream sequence. Check out these photos and recap via this link.
— VF
Wouldn’t It Be Loverly: My Video for Valentine’s Day
PHILANTHROPY simply means: love of what it means to be human.
I’m a bit of a dreamer, but wouldn’t it be great if we heeded the message of this video?
#getyourgiveon
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