The best aspect of helping others is fulfilling our mission as human beings. We are on this Earth to live a purpose-filled life, which means contributing to the welfare of humanity.
When I think of the work of NetworkPeninsula, the first thing I think of is connections. Our network of nonprofits is designed to connect our members with each other, individuals who can support our mission, government and business partners.
Something that most people don’t know about the work of NetworkPeninsula is identifying for-profit businesses that can benefit from the association with a nonprofit.
If I had an extra hour every day, I would spend it volunteering one hour daily with a different nonprofit served by NetworkPeninsula.
If money were no object, I would buy a large plot of land for Habitat for Humanity to construct homes for those willing and able to benefit.
My favorite pasttimes are for daytime, watching birds and wildlife and for nighttime, stargazing.
traits I admire most in business owners are taking risks and giving back.
My idea of the perfect day off in the fall includes visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenandoah National Park.
A charity I am in full support of is all the members of NetworkPeninsula! And, I am in full support of community colleges; not often thought of as charities, but definitely in need of more support than tuition and governmental funding can provide.
My most memorable Halloween costume was Snow White—not so strange, except I was a third-year law student at the time.
My proudest moment is seeing my oldest son become a nonprofit accountant and auditor and being drawn to the work of the organizations about which I am passionate.
