Good Deeds Magazine

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From the Editor

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Women and Finances

21 How to Love Yourself 2 | GOOD DEEDS

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Hank Stewart

16 Live Your Best

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Are YOU Doing Good In Your Neighborhood?

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Essential Oils

Water Does Your Body Good

22 NonProfit Directory GOOD DEEDS | 3

From the Editor The magazine you have before you is a true

Having a strong support system is a must in your

demonstration of Good Deeds every second and

purpose. With tenacity, hard work, and a positive

every day. It’s a remarkable achievement if we say

attitude, we can do anything. We have taken the

so ourselves, but it’s particularly a joy given the

mantle to pave the road to opportunities and a real

climate of the world today.

voice to shout from the mountain-top that Good Deeds occur every second of every day. Thank you

The inception of Good Deeds Magazine is to

for entrusting us with this task. We will connect in

motivate, inspire and be a catalyst in your pathway

the next issue.

of purpose. We are thrilled to have a publication to speak to your mind, body and soul. In this issue, we

Blessings,

focus on well your well-bing and wholeness.Yes,

Dr. Renee Sunday

there is finally a publication that focuses on

The Platform Builder

you.

Visionary & Editor

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Women and Finances Corporate America is best defined as the world of corporations and “big business” in the United States.

For centuries we have witnessed this world of products, goods, and services that drive and sustain the lives of American people being male dominated.

Despite the fact that legislation provided employment opportunities and pay equal to men in 1920 for women who desired to work, women were still not kindly received in the financial sector. To help remedy this, a group of Wall Street women called Financial Women’s Association (FWA) was formed in 1956. Their goal was to advance professionalism in finance and in the financial services industry with special emphasis on the role and development of women, to attain greater recognition for women’s achievements in business, and to encourage women to seek career opportunities in finance and business.

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till a force to be reckoned

that female representation is growing

nary spending. In addition, women

with, the Financial Women’s

on financial services boards by 20% (this

control 50% of private wealth in the

Association (FWA) celebrates

compares to 15% in 2008 and 12% in

United States and they head one third

its 60th year on the wings of

2003. Only 14% of these Boards were

of U.S. households. In the long run,

female bankers, brokers, traders,

entirely male in 2013, compared to 20%

financial institutions will struggle to

management consultants, financial

in 2008 and 29% in 2003) and executive

understand and win over this sophis-

analysts, portfolio managers, and

committees by 16 percent.

ticated demographic without more

economists. Having as much success as this organization and others that aid women in the workforce, why is the financial sector of corporate America still experiencing a very wide and visible gender imbalance?

Oliver Wyman, a financial services company, surveyed 150 financial institutions worldwide and found that over a 3rd of the companies were

Solutions to this ongoing epidemic

(PWC), data from 20 global markets shows women comprise nearly 60% of

are simple however certain pressu-

employees in the financial services

res need to be placed on financial

industry, but only 19% progress through

institutions to cause these steps to be

the leadership ranks to senior level

implemented and actualized.

roles. Further, women hold only 14% of board seats and 2% of CEO positions.

Bridging this gap is so imperative

entirely male. 13% employed women

because studies show that globally

and only 4% had a female CEO. Taking

women control $12 trillion out of the

the high road, their research indicates

$18.4 trillion of consumer discretio-

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women in leadership.

According to Price Water House

Here are a few things that companies can do to encourage women in the financial sector to begin applying for leadership roles:

We need more companies to create mentorship programs for women

1. Increase the number of high-level roles available to women to decrease the number of women who leave a company due to the inability to advance.

desire to become leaders in the

direction in the financial indus-

financial sector. Aligning women

try.

candidates withleader mentors to support learning and networking will fill major competency gaps.

For women who have an interest in finance, the Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF)

2. Identify high-performing women within

The San Francisco chapter of the

the organization to fill mid-level and

Financial Women’s Association (FWA)

graduates and undergraduate

senior positions

supports two mentorship programs.

scholarships to San Francisco

3. Develop clear requirements for future

One is a peer-to-peer program

Bay area women pursuing

women leaders who are ready to

that pairs Financial Women of San

careers in finance and financial

advance to high-level positions.

Francisco (FWSF) members with

services.

4. Openly discuss and define

other members who have similar job

unintentional discrimination that takes

responsibilities, career aspirations,

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scholarship fund provides

Assign high-performing women to assignments in visible roles for skill building.

The second program that the Financial Women of San Francisco

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(FWSF) supports is a student mentoring program that provides

We need more companies to create

FWSF scholarship recipients with

mentorship programs for women who

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Hank Stewart Hank Stewart has graced platforms, such as the Trumpet Awards, Essence Music Festival, and several other awards events.

He’s been recognized by the likes of former Vice President Al Gore, Rev. Jesse Jackson, former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, Harry Belafonte, and many others.

Dr. Renee Sunday is excited to have him grace the cover of Good Deeds Magazine! Be sure to grab your copy when it hits the shelves.

G

ood Deeds is excited to

And naturally, it’s done that same for

announce the next powerful

many others.

pioneer in the arts to grace our magazine cover. And

Of his literary works, “The Answer,”

if you’ve never heard the name Hank

“Second Chance,” and “Be Still and

Stewart then the question has to be

Know” have been profoundly impactful

asked: “Where have you been?!”

with their resonating spiritual inferences. Being a devoted Christian,

This Poet Laureate is so much more

Mr. Stewart graciously uses topics of

than meets the eye. His creativity is

love, prayer, and restoration to infect its

uncanny and his writing styles bring

readers with inspiration and spiritual

hope and healing, mixed with a bit of

guidance. The same power and

history.

excitement can be felt in “Daydreaming About You” and “Stay Focused,” where he

From his own heart, “Poetry has helped me to deal with many issues.”

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provides historical hints through poetry.

This Poet Laureate is so much more than meets the eye. His creativity is uncanny and his writing styles bring hope and healing, mixed with a bit of history.

I addition to notable figures whose presence he’s accompanied, Mr. Stewart performed in the 102nd First Lady’s Luncheon from Former First Lady Michelle Obama. And he’s also performed for and received high accolades for none other than Civil Rights Activist, Mrs. Rosa Parks. Hank is also the founder of “Walk Against the Call,” which is an awareness walk to raise monies for breast cancer research and has founded several other organizations that give back to the community!

He’s so much more than a poet. He’s a Father, a Mentor, a Community & Youth Activist, and an example of a real man to all.

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“ BE The Change You Wish To See In The World”- Gandhi

SOMETHING MINIMAL IMPORTANT WRITTE IT HERE LOREM

Are YOU Doing Good In Your Neighborhood?

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ELOVED, what good things

things I’ve been a part of, contributed

are you doing to make your

to and the rooms I’ve walked in leaving

neighborhood a better place?

my footprint behind. I kid you not out of

A safer environment? What

nowhere flashbacks of my good deeds, no

steps are you taking to become a pillar

pun intended, came back to my mind like

and pioneer in the place that you call

rushing oceanic waves.

home? This question indeed is what I asked myself, even in this very hour! And you know what? As I type this, I realize, in all honesty and transparency that my answer to these penetrating questions I just asked you is, Not much of anything.

Like, I could be doing more ya know, and I should be doing more, but I’m busy.

Not really, but that’s what myself said within my inner self.

Sound familiar?

You know when I was given this assignment to speak to you lovely folks through my written works I was like what do I say, Lord? What advice do I give them when I’m not volunteering at non-profits or registering people to vote per se and you know what? I INSTANTLY got discouraged!!!

So after my brief moment of self-pity God reminded me of a plethora of

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The first thing God reminded me of was the fact that I’m an Author! DUH Porschaaaaa! You wrote a powerful devotional for God’s people! That alone in itself is a forever contribution not only to my legacy, but my gift to the world. Then I was indulged by the memories of me feeding the less fortunate, providing an uplifting word, bringing a friend to church who’d lost their way, pouring into hurting young girls and women through speaking engagements, being an on-air personality on my own global radio show, being a medical professional/pillar in The HIV community and the list goes on.

Sound familiar?

After that brief rewind/rewind I was like Thank You Lord, I AM letting my light so shine! (see Matthew 5:16)

You know the devil is very charismatic in making you feel sorry for yourself, BUT HE’S A DIRTY LIAR! Amen somebody?

shield and serve is Home Sweet

doctor, rescue abused animals, start a

Home! I’m referring to your neighbor

non-profit, etc. Whatever you feel led

-hood. Your community. Your everyday

to do, seek God about it and follow

environment. What good is feeding

your Spirit by being a beacon of His

the world when you’re people are

Light in a dim world!

starving all around you? Now I know this is indeed easier said than done because we operate in this oh-solovely yet complex being called Flesh.

Sigh. And if you know like I know, Flesh is lazy and oftentimes selfish and doesn’t like to be inconvenienced or bothered in the least bit! Am I right

TAKE THAT roundhouse kick to the

about it or did I hit the hammer on the

esophagus Satan! HA!

nail?

You see Beloved, we are all called

Yet, in spite of what we may feel,

to serve and be God’s Modern-day

dislike or disagree with, God has

Disciples. Modern-day disciples? Yes,

called us to serve, be messengers of

Bartholomew that is correct! In

hope and most importantly display

layman’s terms,we all have unique

His Love towards His People awhile

talents and our all gifted in our own

snatching the lost soul’s from the

right therefore we all have something

enemy’s stifling grip!

different yet divine to offer not only our communities BUT THE WORLD! But the first and most important to

Now, GO FORTH BELOVED. And Remember....Don’t Allow Yourself To Be A Product Of Your Environment, But Instead BECOME A PRODUCT FOR YOUR ENVIRONMENT....

Selah.

Verbally Expressed By: DaPorscha Rufus Author of ‘YOUR BOOK From; God”, 366 Days of Inspiration, Spiritual Guidance, Anointed Prayers And Heartfelt Poetry... A Daily Devotional written with YOU in Mind!

Maybe you’ve been called to coach a peewee football team, counsel others, help those in dire need, be a

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Essential Oils

Essential Oils and Lavender Essential Oil.

W

hat are Essential Oils?

Essential Oils are oils extracted

from plants, herbs, flowers, roots, and trees through resin tapping, steam distillation or cold pressing. Essential Oils are the pure concentrated liquid that becomes part of our body system, often providing balance and support.

Essential Oils are Nature’s wellness products. Grades of Essential Oils: •

Synthetic or Natural- Identical Oils (Created in a laboratory): This is found at the common place in the market now, and it is created cheaply and sold for a very low price. They have NO therapeutic Oils contain ALL desired therapeutic

value.

•

Extended or Altered Oils (Fragrance Grade): May have an

Essential Oils come to you the way

oils may be either ineffective or even cause negative effects.

Natural Oils (organic) and certified oils -May contain just a few therapeutic compounds, “Natural” or

•

in a natural, “chemical-free” environment, however, are not concerned with harvest and the

to a capsule (may add a carrier

How to use Essential Oils

here that when discussing TGEO

beverage of choice. Let me note

•

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dispensing Essential Oils into the

sumption of TGEO for sup- port/

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balance, seasoning your favorite

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cup of tea.

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essential oil.

hands together, cup your hands over your nose and mouth.

Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils •

Inhale deeply repeat several times before removing your hands away

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Essential Oils involves adding it oil) and swallow with water or a

the therapeutic potency of an

Pure, steamed-distilled Essential

Internally- This method of using

Nature intended pure and uncut.

temperatures used to maximize

(TGEO)

•

you will find that most people

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skin, with or without a carrier oil.

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Essential Oils directly on the

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ENHANCED with certain lab-

Topically- Refers to applying

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Add 3-5 drops of Lavender to a spray bottle

bedtime for a relaxing

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Add 1 drop to a cup of hot water add sweetener or not, sip and enjoy during the

Add 1 drop of lavender to the bottom of a cup, pour in room temperature water

Oils

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Live Your Best Faith is believing that you already have what you’re hoping for; it’s pulling God’s promises from the spirit realm into the physical realm.

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oshua 5:6 states, “The Israelites had moved about in the wilderness forty years until all the men who were of military age when they left Egypt had died, since they had not obeyed the LORD. For the LORD had sworn to them that they would not see the land he had solemnly promised their ancestors to give us, a land flowing with milk and honey, (NIV).” And, just as Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years, many Christians waste precious time struggling in the wilderness of self-effort before they learn to obey God if they desire to live their best life. Only when we learn to yield to God and trust Christ do we begin to enjoy the provision that God has for us.

Once Moses led the people out of Egypt, the next area in their journey was the WILDERNESS. In reality, they could have crossed the Wilderness in about 40 days -- but the Bible says they wandered in circles for 40 years!

The people were disobedient, lacked faith, and in general had rebellious attitudes. In every way, the Wilderness describes the aimless life of a carnal Christian. It is a picture of “self-effort” vs. walking in the Spirit. God had delivered them from bondage in Egypt, (the place of not enough), and transitioned them into the wilderness, (the place of just enough). However God did not intend for them to stay there, His will was for them to access Canaan, (the place of more than enough).

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God puts His promises out there for anyone. Who will receive His promises? best life in Canaan due to sin, disobedience, lack of faith, rebellion, and sexual sins. These sins delayed Israel’s progress and caused them to go in circles for 40 years. They were also delayed in accessing their best life due to their murmuring and complaining. Israel wearied God through their constant complaining. Complaining is a form of doubt and unbelief. It’s like saying, “God, I don’t think you’re going to come through in this situation.” Because of their doubt, they wandered around the wilderness for forty years and died out. However, God raised up another generation to access the Promise Land and they entered and accessed their best life. The Promised Land is a picture of God’s will, His provision, and ultimately heaven. I want to give you some important keys

for accessing your Promised Land or should I say your best life now.

First of all, you must Live by faith in God’s Word – one of the most important keys for possessing your Promised Land is the habit of putting faith in God’s promises. God told Joshua that the source of His courage would be meditating in God’s Word (Joshua 1:8). God’s Word is filled with awesome promises for every imaginable need. There are promises for food, clothing, housing, business, children, protection, guidance, confidence, healing, and on and on! God’s promises are your “connection” to His resources.

Another vital key for possessing your Promised Land is walking in the Spirit vs. the flesh (Rom 8:1-6). Walking

the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it.”

The children of God heard His word and promises, but they didn’t receive anything from God because they didn’t combine what they heard with faith. They never obtained what God promised them because they walked in unbelief instead of faith.

So what exactly is faith? Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” in the “flesh” is when you do what “you” want, when you want, and how you want. It includes everything from what some might call gross sins to an attitude of just “doing your own thing.” You could call this type of living the SELF-LIFE. This is the very thing that caused Israel to wander in circles for 40 years! On the other hand, God wants His people to walk in the “Spirit.” I’ve heard all kinds of definitions for this, but to keep things simple, walking in the Spirit is when we endeavor to live in a yielded state to God’s influence in our lives. You could refer to this as the SPIRIT-LED life vs. the SELF-LIFE. Walking in the Spirit really starts with an inner attitude that says, “Lord, I want YOU to lead me and guide me. I have my own ideas about things, and others may give me their input, but ultimately I want YOU to direct my decisions.”

Thirdly, let the grace of God increase more and more in your life – 2 Peter 1:3 says, “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you.” The concept of “grace” can be defined in a number of ways. Here are two definitions that I like: 1) Grace is God’s unmerited favor, and 2) Grace is God’s ability and enabling power. Romans 5:8 says, “For God commends His love toward us, in that, while we were

yet sinners Christ died for us.” Thus, it was God’s ability and His enabling power that “saved” you. And guess what? The same principle of grace holds true in every other aspect of your Christian walk. Hopefully, you will eventually learn that walking in the Spirit is more about YIELDING to His grace than about STRIVING. Ask God to help you learn how to yield to His ability and enabling power.

Let His grace (His ability and enabling power) multiply more and more in your mind and heart. Take time to pray about things; take time to go to the Bible and find out what God says about your situation. Make it your aim to let God work in you and through you instead of “you” trying so hard in your own self-effort. Admittedly, this takes time and spiritual growth.

But the sooner you learn this key, the faster you will experience the Promised Land, and the easier things will be! Ask God to teach you the secret of yielding to His grace vs. your own works (Heb 4:9-11).

Lastly, once again faith in God is the key to accessing your best life. Combining the Word (Promises) of God with Faith is essential. Hebrews 4:2 explains about the people of Israel, “For indeed

Faith is believing that you already have what you’re hoping for; it’s pulling God’s promises from the spirit realm into the physical realm.

God puts His promises out there for anyone. Who will receive His promises? Those who believe in faith that God is Who He says He is and that He’ll do what He’s said He’ll do – no matter what the circumstances around them look like – they believe and obey anyway. We live our best life by living a life of Faith.Pray this prayer aloud......

Father, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for my sins. I accept His sacrifice and commit my life to Him. I want to possess all that You have for me. Help me “enter” my Promised Land and walk in the assignments that You have for me. Thank You for Your great love in my life. In Jesus Name – Amen.”

Now move forward in faith and access your very best life NOW! Corene Johnson AKA “The Purpose Pusher www.drcorenegreen.com

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Christy Williamson

Water Does Your Body Good

This is no surprise as 55%-75% of the human body is made of water depending on body size.

Water is one of the most essential nutrients required by the human body to function properly every day. This is no surprise as 55%-75% of the human body is made of water depending on body size. Water is largely recommended as the safest way to keep the body hydrated always. This is because water contains zero sugar, calories nor fat.

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Helps In Keeping Hydration Levels at Maximum A 1%-3% body weight equals about 0.5kg-3 kg of an average person who weighs 68 kg; this loss can easily occur from carrying out normal daily activities, let alone during exercise. It is important to keep our hydration levels up by drinking enough water to help keep brain function at a maximum.

A

healthy body is largely

regulating and normalizing body

can help the kidneys flush out toxins

dependent on the amount of

temperature. Water can cause an

through sweat, leaving your skin firm

water consumed every day by an

exothermic reaction by, releasing heat

and well moisturized.

individual. Experts usually recommend

from the body when sweat evaporates

drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day

from the surface of your skin.

to maintain hydration and keep the body healthy. Even though some fruits and vegetables can also help in proper

Water Helps in Keeping a Youthful Appearance

Water Aids Weight Loss Water is not the ultimate solution you need to losing weight; however, it does help the process. Substituting

hydration, here are a few reasons why

When we age, we will begin to notice

high calorie soda drinks for water

appropriate water consumption is the

a lot changes in the elasticity of the

and a high-calorie meal for foods

absolute best.

skin. Water cannot solve the cases of

high in water content like fruits and

wrinkles and creases. However, it can

vegetables can help quicken the

reduce the appearance of it. The skin

weight loss process. This is because

The human body is designed to take

is filled with water and functions as a

foods high in water are absorbed

in nutrients and pass out waste

barrier to prevent fluid loss. Dehydra-

slowly by the body and can make

products as toxins. These are normally

tion can make your skin look dry and

you seem filled up. It also helps with

passed out through your feces, urine

wrinkled; therefore, adequate water

your metabolism and helps you lose

and sweat. Water acts as a detoxifier

consumption is essential to skin-care.

inches.

by helping the process of flushing out

Consuming the right amount of water

Water Acts As a Detoxifier

toxins primarily through sweat and urine. Water also helps in impro-

Water not only can regulate the body temperature, but, it also maximizes

ving the function of the kidney and

physical performance. Water would reduce fatigue which would, in turn, help in

reducing the risk of kidney stones. It

increasing energy levels.

does this by diluting the salts and minerals in urine responsible for kidney stones.

Water Helps in Regulating Body Temperature During increased physical activities and high heat, altered temperatures are bound to suffice. An ample amount of water can help in

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How to Love Yourself Dr. Renee Sunday

It is possible to love yourself. Even with years of people constantly trying to bring you down, you can learn how to put aside those people and move on with your life. In many cases, people are not trying to bring you down on purpose.

They think they are helping you by telling you what they really think about what you do and who you are.

T

he first step in finding that inner self-love is to stop worrying

about what others think. You can’t change that. It is not within your control. So why worry about it? If there are people that don’t like you, that is not your problem. It is theirs.

They won’t get to know you which is their loss, as well.

The second step is to actually say to yourself, “I love who I am.” Do it every day and even say it out loud. It becomes an affirmation that makes you start to believe it after doing it for a while.

Next is to force yourself to be happy even when you’re not. Studies have shown that you can shift your mood by simply shifting your inner voice to tell yourself that you are happy. Being happy as often as possible is crucial when loving yourself.

Focus on the benefits of increased self-esteem that come from loving yourself. You will naturally become a

you choose to volunteer or you simply reach out to people in need, this is quite

better person not only to yourself but

fulfilling and will lift your self-esteem that much further. When you are feeling

to others that you know. You will also

down about yourself, helping others can bring you out of that funk. It may also

make friends easier. The biggest

show you that others have problems greater than your own. Helping them may

benefit is the surge in confidence

bring them closer to the solutions that they are looking for as well.

that you will experience. If you focus on this benefit alone, you don’t even need the others.

Another great way to start loving

You have the power to love yourself. When you look at it that way, you take away the ability of others to bring you down. They no longer have the power because it belongs to you. Just keep using the information from this article to reinforce your ability to love yourself.

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Nonprofit Directory 1. House of Divine Guidance, Inc. Dr. Donna Robinson is the Executive Director of House of Divine Guidance, Incorporated. Our mission is to help the homeless rebuild their lives by providing them with physical and emotional support needed to move out of homelessness, unemployment or underemployment. HDG provides emergency shelter, life skills workshops and job training that leads to improved relationships and finances, better physical and mental health, reliable incomes and stable housing. This summer HDG will host a health/mental health fair for the homeless with free health screening and grooming, domestic violence and cancer prevention workshops, and referrals for follow-up care.

To donate go to http://www.houseofdivineguidance. org.

2. Faith Temple Worldwide Ministries, INC..

Mission: Help others right where they are. Ministry, Food Outreach Bishop-Elect Freddie P. Oats, III and Co-Pastor Debora “Lady Dee Oats Established: January 22, 2012 Church Address: 11223 North Williams Street, Suite J, Dunnellon Fl 34430 If further information is needed, plea22 | GOOD DEEDS

se call Pastor Oats @ 352-361-8182

the difficulty in adjusting to this life altering change; which can be mental,

3. Sonya’s House nonprofit organization

spiritual, physical, and financial. Our goal is to provide low income housing

Founded in 2015, celebrates the life and spirit of Sonya Thompson. After 11 years of fighting, Sonya loss her battle from complications related to AIDS in 2003.

and holistic care during this time.

Services include: •

(adjusted to individual dietary

Along her journey, she had difficulty in accepting her diagnosis and compliance with her daunting medication regimen.

From her experience while caring for Sonya, the founder recognized the need for support within in the Dallas community and has heeded its call. No one should endure this battle alone and we are here to help.

Three nutritiously balance meals needs)

•

Medication compliance

•

Medication administration

•

Medication monitoring and adherence

•

Medication education

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Assistance with adjustment to daily life

•

Setting and maintaining goals

Opening July 27th 2017, this Boarding

•

Reorientation to the workforce

house facility specializes in working

•

We provide self-sufficient living

with people affected by HIV/AIDS and

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Partnering with support groups

Mental Illness and Reentry. We recognize

and organizations

Here at Sonya’s house we want

thriving life.

necessities and support themselves.

every individual to live life abun-

SF’s Founder Dr. Renee Sunday , the

Sunday Foundation (SF) was birthed to

dantly. In memory of Sonya, we

visionary of The Non Profit The Sunday

be a part of the solution to satisfy the

will be there as partners on this

Foundation states: “I have pracccc practi-

needs of families. There are several

journey. If you would like to learn

ced anesthesia for over Fifteen years. My

existing organizations that help in this

more about Sonya’s house please

mission is to encourage and empower

task as well. SF fervently will join the

contact the Founder Nepfrintina

others to enjoy life, share their message

purpose to remedy the lack of others

Hawkins.

and obtain their dreams. Furthermore,

and continue to be one of the extended

I enjoy being an instrument to render

family members of one family at a time.

SONYA’S HOUSE INC Nefrintina Hawkins Executive Director Vox: 682-777-5943 www.Sonyahouseinc.org 4. The Sunday Foundation (SF) The Sunday Foundation (SF) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

SF is a foundation of Action.

Propelling individuals into their purpose in life. SF creates, finds and supports individuals who want to improve their thinking, wellbeing and offer opportunities that will empower individuals to obtain a

services to others and to show compassion, love, and the standard of care.”

Our Mission is Serving Individuals to embark and obtain their purpose

Besides being an Anesthesiologist

throughout communities near and far.

Dr. Sunday is a radio and television

Opportunities are few and far between.

personality – Host of Good Deeds Radio

SF is here to bridge the gap with

& TV Show, Platform Builder, Grief & Loss

programs, necessities, and resources to

Specialist, Group Counselor, Motiva-

serve and tailor to meet the needs of

tional & Inspirational Coach, Passion &

each individual.

Purpose Guru, Author and Publisher.

We will accomplish the mission through

Dr. Sunday experienced loss of both her

Programs, Seminars, Workshops, Awards

brother William Sunday, Jr. and Godson

and Recognition plus other benchmar-

- Eyianlijah. During time at the hospitals

ked resources for individuals to advance

especially while in the intensive care unit

and propel forward in life.

(ICU) she noticed supportive families

Website:

tired and physically exhausted. Many of the families were in need of basic

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5. Loving Arms, Inc ( PLEASE WATCH )) >>>>> https:// youtu.be/3hfvmyLlkP0 or https:// youtu.be/32yP9L55RBQ I am Known as S. Monique Smith-Person, an Unidentifiable Missing Person, advocate, community service leader, mentor, author, mother and wife. Years ago, I started my journey to discover who I am and where I began after

Alerts. Also, during this time, I created a self-help book called “Strong Talk; The New Norm” for parents to be aware of abduction dangers, but most importantly …It shares how to have ongoing conversations with our youth.

Known As Monique Mission: 1. To take action and provide resources for unidentifiable, living missing persons and their families 2. To provide advocacy, education and

receiving the devastating news that

prevention programs and resources

I was stolen as a child. I became well

related to the issues of missing

acquainted with libraries, law facili-

persons, child abduction and

ties and wonderful people who have

human trafficking.

helped me make advancements

focused on middle and high school

300 W. 23rd Street

students for mentoring, workforce

my fight, I had a light bulb moment

Baltimore, Maryland 21211

development and bullying preven-

which lead me to realize, I must sha-

Office: 410.466.4800

tion.

re my story not only for me, but for

Fax: 410.466.0700

To date we have impacted over 4,000

my children and all those unspoken

Email: info@reharrington.com

students in our in-school program,

voices whose plight is similar with

MSmith@reharrington.com

workshops and conferences. This year

along the way. Mid way through

mine. With this realization I spent my

our Blazers and Pearls program served

timeadvocating for Missing Chidren

6. HOPE IN DARKNESS GLOBAL

and I also became a self-published

FOUNDTION

Grandview Middle School, Hillcrest

athor. By becoming an author, I was

Dr. Angela D. Stanley fights against

High School, Melrose High School and

depression & suicide with the nonprofit

Manassass High School. On April 13

able to spread my story and awareness for those like me, creating a platform for thousands to be found. As the years have passed, I havefought

organization : HOPE IN DARKNESS GLOBAL FOUNDATION.

students at Wooddale Middle School,

all participating students graduated from the Blazers and Pearls program receiving participation certificates,

hard for the Missing, Unidentifiable,

“Giving Hope for Brighter Days”

and Trafficked.

www.hopeindarkness.org

with 8th graders received laptops to

1-888-551-3321

assist with their school work.

Over $60,000.00 has been raised over the years from Awareness

shirts and high school students along

Contact:

Campaigns, Drives, and Speaking

7. UCAN of Memphis

Engagements. Funds included ge-

UCAN of Memphis was chartered

Executive Director, UCAN of Memphis

nerous donations from an amazing

in 2006 as a mentoring organization

office: (901) 262-8642

Networking Community for non-pro-

adopting Gordon Elementary as our

mobile: (901) 619-8604

fits and those in need over the last

school to serve. In 2011 we saw a need

www.ucanofmemphis.org

10 years. In this time KAM First

for employers to seek qualified youth

Responders was created which is an

and retain them for employment but

8. Bridging the Gap Wellness Program.

initiative that was created allowing

the youth soft skills and character were

It is focused on bringing youth and

the community to assist law enfor-

lacking. In 2013 we included bullying

families athletic and creative activities

cement search for missing persons

prevention due to my brother commit-

to underserved communities.

during Amber and Missing Persons

ting suicide. Therefore we expanded and

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J. Spence-Straughn, MHA Motivational speaker, author and founder of From Drop Out to Masters www.btgprograms.org 401 219 6800 9. L.A.A.M.B. Family Services Inc.

tomorrow’s leaders.

We are award scholarships to stu-

Nicole whom are cofounders and the rest is history.

dents living in single parent homes in

With over 900+ community service

grades four through college to relieve

hours, BSW was chosen as MVP

the financial burden associated with

Non-Profit Organization through the

back to school costs.

Memphis Grizzles Foundation and

Through our Positioned for

several other accolades such as the City of Memphis Proclamation, Best

We are a multi-service 501(c)3

Greatness Youth Program we

nonprofit organization that was

engage in discussions about

created to provide services to the

anti-bullying, college and career

developmental & intellectual

readiness, youth entrepreneurship,

commmunities, individuals struggling

community service and leadership.

with substance abuse, those who are

Students participate in service

homeless and who simply just need a

opportunities such as collecting

helping hand.

coats and blankets, serving the

Crystal Clark- Chatman

homeless, and educational trips like

Director and Founder of Beautiful

our annual College Access Tour visi-

Spirited Women

ting local colleges and universities.

Facebook: Beautiful Spirited Women

Our vision is to provide unsurpassed customer service and high quality care to it’s clients and the community.

Mission Statement: To provide services (residential, counseling, education, job readiness, life skills and residential services with and without treatment) to the abovementioned communities.

At the present time, we have 2 programs operating throughout the year. We are currently looking for

Contact: Jaemellah Kemp, Founder & CEO IT TAKES TWO, INC Creating tomorrow’s leaders today www.ittakestwoinc.org 443.302.9799 11. Beautiful Spirited Women Teen Mentoring Program was designed and

more services can be available to the

created by God himself. He gave me

community.

a gift and a vision to fulfil an assign-

my parents (Linda and Alex) and it is an acronym for my immediate family.

works with girls on a consistent basis from ages 4-19 years old and women 20 and over. BSW provides them with the resources they need to succeed in this lifetime.

beautifulspiritedwomen@gmail.com www.beautifulspiritedwomen.org PO Box 17388 Memphis, TN, 38187 12. 40 Girls and Some Shoes Non Profit We donate new and gently worn

a building to call our own so that

L.A.A.M.B. was established to honor

Non-Profit at the Stone Awards. BSW

ment to be a restoration to girls and women in our community. I then went to my sisters Delbera, Ursula, and

SHOES to the homeless and low income communities of Georgia..

Contact Sylvia Webb at 678-457-8500 Sylvia Webb Founder/President 40 Girls and Some Shoes, Inc.

please feel free in contacting me via email or call.

Antoinette M. Boone laambfs@gmail.com 646-238-5399 10. IT TAKES TWO, INC IT TAKES TWO, INC is a 501c3 Maryland youth based nonprofit organization committed to education and creating opportunities for GOOD DEEDS | 25

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