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We do not choose to be born.
We do not choose our parents,
Or our times or country of birth,
Or the circumstances of our upbringing.
We do not—most of us—choose to die
But within all this realm of choicelessness
We do choose how we shall live—
Courageously or in cowardice,
Honorably or dishonorably,
With purpose or adrift.
We decide what is important and what is trivial
What makes us significant is what we do,
Or refuse to do.
We decide and we choose
And so we give definition to ourselves.
          Joseph Epstein
 
  There is nothing more fulfilling than to give. If it weren’t so needed, volunteering could be a selfish act. Whatever we have- time, money, or talent- if we volunteer it, we gain in character. If we wait for the government to help others we lose the goodness which comes from personal connection and from doing the right thing.    
     
     
     
     
     
         
  various orginaztions    
    Habitat for Humanity    
    Inland Temporary Homes    
    The Community Foundation  
    Wounded Warrior Project    
         
         
         
  arts organizations      
    Sam & Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts & Crafts      
    Chaffey Community Art Association    

 
       
         
           
  inspiration  

It's easy to make a buck.
It's a lot tougher to make a difference.
Tom Brokaw
    Daryn Kagan  
    Real American Stories  
           
         
     
 
 
 
 

 

    
         
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