SHP BLOG

Lisa and Scott Foster, of our Kansas City, MO Chapter, are awarded the prestigious Guardian of the Mission award.  Established with the legacy of founding board member and former Chapter President Heather Allen in mind, the Guardian of the Mission award celebrates...

Many people would love to help make an impact in their communities, but it can be hard to decide the best ways to help out when it comes time to it. As it turns out, just about anything constitutes volunteer work so long as you’re helping out others. So if you're...

National Volunteer Week is a yearly tradition for communities worldwide to celebrate and promote volunteerism, so we can take action in overcoming society’s greatest challenges. With this week of celebration quickly approaching, from April 17-23, this is an excellent...

Gifts can be a powerful experience shared between the gift-giver and the recipient. Donating in honor of someone is a thoughtful way to give the gift of helping others, whether it’s someone’s birthday, a holiday, or you want to show that you’re thinking of them. For...

There’s no better way to help improve the world than starting right in our communities. Nobody knows a city quite like its citizens, so who better to help out than the people who live, work, and play in these communities? Here are some high-impact ways you can...

All around the world, people are struggling to access basic needs like food, clean water, clothing, and a comfortable bed to lay their heads at night. With so many people in need, donors are looking for the best options to help make a difference. Whether halfway...

It is that time! You are getting ready to complete your college applications and begin the next exciting chapter of your future. Perhaps you have a few selections lined up including favorites and backup choices or maybe you are focusing on that one university where...

Every day, people are looking to make an impact on the world. Whether through disaster relief programs, food pantries, clean water charities, or providing beds to those in need—a nonprofit creates the perfect window for you to help others. But do you know how to...

Many people feel helpless when hearing the news of a natural disaster happening. Often this spurs them into action and sends them looking for ways to contribute to the relief efforts. If this is you, you have already taken care of the first step to helping families in...