Giving back is a lesson I learned early in life. I grew up with the notion of tithing – even as a little girl I was encouraged to give 10% of my allowance to the church. Beyond that, my parents also made sure I understood the importance of giving what I could to those in […]
Reporting In – Giving Back in 2022
When I was young, my father and mother emphasized how important it is to give as you have received. You see, they taught us to tithe at least 10% of our allowance to the church each week. And on top of that, we were encouraged to give more to those in need. It’s a lesson […]
My Favorite Staff Meeting of the Year
During the holidays, we spend a lot of time thinking about food – what kind of cookies to bake, where to find the perfect apples for pie, whether we want ham or turkey for the big family dinner… …and every gathering revolves around a table full of delicious treats (in fact, we’ve had a few […]
Keeping Holiday Tradition Alive (Here at NICABM)
Here at NICABM, we do like to keep things new and fresh. But this time of year, there’s one tradition we’ve all become particularly fond of . . . . . . and that’s choosing the charity that will get half of the proceeds from our holiday special. Every year, each member of the NICABM […]
Giving Just Feels Good: It Starts in Your Brain
Each passing year brings its own unique blend of ups, downs, and “in-betweens”. . . . . . but ultimately, I often find myself feeling so blessed and grateful this time of year as I reflect back over it all. I’ve made some wonderful new friends, managed to stay in touch with those who are […]