29 May 2013
Posted by Tammy Schmidt 
Here in the United States, some of the greatest challenges we face amount to suffering through unemployment, or worse... having our home wiped out by a tornado or hurricane. But even in such circumstances we're quick to recover. There's government assistance, charitable contributions. At some point,...
Read more → 24 May 2013
Posted by Tammy Schmidt 
A beautiful solution to a life-long challenge in Afghanistan. How to provide sustainable income to Afghan women with few skills and fewer options. Enter Connie Duckworth. Shortly after she retired from a distinguished career, a friend called Connie to say she’d put her name, “…in for something.” ...
Read more → 30 Apr 2013
Posted by Tim Bungum 
© Photo by Darryl Watson Peter Yarrow, the prolific singer/songwriter who found fame with the 1960's trio Peter, Paul, and Mary, is now pursuing a initiative to combat violence and intolerance in schools with his program entitled Operation Respect. His curriculum incorporates the Don't Laugh At Me Program,...
Read more → 28 Mar 2013
Posted by Tammy Schmidt 
Whether you want to make the most of your charitable giving, or your business wants to create meaningful partnerships that make a difference - this week's program on community partnerships will inspire you. So many great non-profit organizations need support, whether it's financial or volunteer man-hours....
Read more → 25 Mar 2013
Posted by Jan Mazotti 
The Today Show recently featured a story on the Vail Veterans Program. Take a look! Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Since, 2004, the Vail Veterans Program has been transforming military injured and their families through individualized, world-class outdoor...
Read more → 22 Mar 2013
Posted by Tammy Schmidt 
Learn how sustainability efforts can improve your business or non-profit organization. Sustainability goes far beyond just recycling to examining environmental practices and their impact. There's a lot to understand, so we're bringing together three great guests to enlighten you, our audience: Christopher...
Read more → 08 Mar 2013
Posted by Tammy Schmidt 
We are making some changes to Driving Force Radio - now our show is called Connect and Collaborate with ICOSA.We'll bring you the same great content and features like Energy 101 and Community Matters as well as great conversations with today's leaders. What is changing is our focus. We can do more...
Read more → 22 Feb 2013
Posted by Tammy Schmidt 
In one moment, everything he knew in life was gone. His parents, his village and everyone he had ever known. Arok Garang was only seven-years-old, in 1982 when government militias systematically attacked a number of small villages in the South Sudan, killing anyone in sight. The day his village was struck...
Read more → 21 Feb 2013
Posted by Tammy Schmidt 
It only seems like social media has taken over our lives. Between Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, StumbleUpon, and LinkedIn, the internet tends to take up a lot of our time and energy. More than ever, it seems like a narcissist's paradise, where everything is me, me, me and anything we think, quickly becomes...
Read more → 11 Feb 2013
Posted by Nathan Meyer 
Food is one of the universal requirements for life. No matter who you are, you have to eat or you can not survive. Unquestionably the better you eat, the healthier you will be. If you're like me you are fortunate enough to be able to get yourself to the grocery store and get enough veggies...
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