Category Archives: Harmony

Reimagining

We live in an evolving world.  In order for us individually, and as a society, to be successful, we must re-imagine. Magic Johnson re-imagined himself from a basketball player into an entrepreneur. Father Gregory Boyle re-imagined a program to get … Continue reading

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Building Networks to Improve the Lives of Children

“What would it take to have 35,000 children living in the neighborhoods within the 5-square mile/500 blocks of the Magnolia Catchment Area in Los Angeles, California break all records of success in their education and their health, and the quality … Continue reading

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Post-Partisanship: The USC Schwarzenegger Institute Inaugural Symposium

“The USC Schwarzenegger Institute is committed to advancing post-partisanship, where leaders put people over political parties and work together to find the best ideas and solutions to benefit the people they serve.”  This mission statement really resonates with me.  The … Continue reading

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2012 Neighborhood of the Year: California Heights

For years I have been a proponent of civic engagement as a way to build stronger and sustainable communities.  This year I learned of an organization called Neighborhoods USA.  They are “a national non-profit organization committed to building and strengthening … Continue reading

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Bronze, Silver and Gold… perhaps a Platinum for the Olympics’ Volunteers?

London 2012 is a masterful event that has been in the planning stages for years and we are now seeing it play out.  The spectacular Opening Ceremonies alone utilized more than 10,000 volunteers.  It is estimated that 75,000 volunteers are … Continue reading

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Serenbe, an Innovative Model of Community Building through Smart Development

There is a beautiful oasis close to Atlanta, GA, but yet far from the hustle and bustle of the city and reminiscent of a simpler time.  The place, Serenbe, derived from “Serenity” and “Be,” is not just a place, but … Continue reading

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Stories from Eight Decades: A Celebration of Senator Wofford’s 86th Birthday

Last night we had the honor of attending Stories from Eight Decades: A Celebration of Harris Wofford’s 86th Birthday.  Moderated by Jonathan Capehart, member of the Washington Post editorial board, Harris shared “Stories from My Life” as part of Youth … Continue reading

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America’s Sunday Supper

Last night we hosted our neighborhood for America’s Sunday Supper.  Across the country people were opening their homes to welcome the community with the goal of bringing people together, talking about issues and more importantly solutions, and celebrating volunteering with … Continue reading

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Statesmanship, Not Politics, Is What We Need!

A special luncheon of Town Hall Los Angeles, in conjunction with the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), presented A Conversation with U.S. Senator Dianne Fienstein.   The discussion was conducted by PPIC President and CEO (and fellow California Volunteers’ Commissioner) … Continue reading

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“Out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope!”

Last week I had an opportunity to walk through the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial next to the Tidal Basin in Washington DC.  Seeing this beautiful tribute brought back many memories of my involvement with the Memorial when I … Continue reading

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