Archive for April, 2010
Jaachide, Leader of the Silent Heroes
It is hard to describe what a city full of rubble, tents, and pain looks like but it is even harder to describe how it feels. The continual view of destruction and loss is painted with the smell of the daily, relentless struggle to survive. After a while it can […]
Team 2 is back on the road!
Published by April 19th, 2010 in Team 2, Road Team Blogs, Staff Blogs, Think Day and Student Zone. 1 CommentIt’s a beautiful evening for driving, as the sun is setting over the tree tops of northern Michigan and we cruise west on US Highway 2. Team 2 is a little under half way through the two thousand and some odd kilometer trip from our home base in Hamilton, ON to the prairie province of […]
...continue readingChristian thought it was going to just be another long shift at that hotel desk. It seemed like a pretty good gig for a musician who was trying to raise the money for another album recording. His band, The Someone, was hoping to be able to get the finances together quickly in this small, northern […]
...continue readingTeam 1’s Awesome Adventures!
Published by April 17th, 2010 in Team 1, Road Team Blogs, Staff Blogs, Think Day and Student Zone. 2 CommentsWhat could be cooler than visiting the town of Banff and spending an evening in the Hot Springs? How about hitting up one of the biggest malls in North America, West Edmonton Mall? Or maybe snowboarding the mountains of Whistler?… let us pause here for a moment of silence as I reminisce carving […]
...continue readingShe had the most beautiful eyes and smile that he could never forget. He had already connected with a few of the other kids there, joking and playing, and always she was there, hanging at the back of the group, sticking her hand out and trying to give him a high five. Living on the […]
...continue readingEvery day, Nancy goes to a job that is not only challenging, but is also about progress. She is a site supervisor for Prominent Homes in Simcoe, Ontario. Together with the crew that she leads, she is responsible for getting the home ready for the brick and concrete work and for what will eventually become […]
...continue reading6 Reasons Why Our Monthly Partners are V.I.P.’s
Published by April 8th, 2010 in Donate, Mainpage and Uncategorized. 0 CommentsIn Absolute, we believe in the power of each life to make a difference, and when those lives join together so much more can be achieved. We value each donor and financial partner and because of that, we thought we should share 6 reasons why we believe our Monthly Partners are V.I.P.’s…
- Monthly partners makes it possible for us to effectively strategize today for how we can be the most effective tomorrow.
- Every dollar makes a difference! We value the partner behind the financial commitment because we recognize that we need each other.
- Absolute values the trust relationship we have with our donors - whether they are one-time donors or monthly partners. However, our monthly partners are also part of a communication network that keeps them informed of what is happening on a monthly basis, as well as updates on special projects and emergency situations.
- Everyone has a voice! We love to hear from our monthly partners and allow their voice to be heard on our website and through our communication networks.
- Monthly partners are people who are discerning philanthropists and tuned in to what they can do to make a difference, both locally and globally. They see the bigger picture and they know that their lives are a valuable part of it.
- Monthly partners are socially conscious and progressive because they recognize that the time to invest in the future is TODAY!
If you would like to know more about how to get involved in our monthly partnership, email partners@absolute.org or go to www.absolute.org/donate. Together anything is possible!
Dear diary,
Today we woke up after a late night of pranks and stories to a gentle sound of our door flying off its hinges thanks to Brett, telling us to get ready for another day of loads work and great fun. I slowly climbed out of my top bunk and noticed that […]
Saturday April 3rd
TJ - Today started off with a bang! We sprung into action with hearty breakfast. It was a very important day and proper nutrition was a must. With the school now finished, it was time for the dedication ceremony. The dedication was pretty much the final right of passage […]
