Paying it Forward

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Recently, both Sarah and Lydia blogged about a card they received in the mail.  Our sorority sister Becky sent the following message to each of them:
I have donated 2 nights of shelter in your name. I am doing this because I’m really tired of all of the negativity in the world. Everywhere you turn people are fighting over politics, religion, birth control, immigration, the economy and on and on. People behave in rude and disrespectful manners towards one another. 
Since I cannot force anyone else to change, I’m going to focus on trying to become a more positive force in this world. I’ve chosen 10 women (because we get shit done) to receive these cards. 
This is a “pay it forward” kind of deal. All I ask is that you do something nice and unexpected for someone else. I know I’m preaching to the choir, but I think you will actually participate in this.
I love the idea of "ten women who get shit done."  If you've ever worked on a Junior League or sorority committee, you know that ten women dedicated to getting shit done can transform an empty warehouse into a ten thousand dollar fundraiser, lobby the legislature to effect long-term change, or build a house in a day.  It can be an amazing sight to behold.

Here at HerKentucky, we ask that each of our readers consider themselves "tagged" by Becky's card.  Go out and do something today.  Be a positive force.  Tell us about it, if you like. And, above all, keep the chain going.  Ask others to do something wonderful today as well. And, just maybe, we can watch the world change for the better.

In case you're short on ideas, we've put together a list of shelters, missions and food banks that could always use your help:

Eastern Kentucky:
Christian Appalachian Project


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HerKentucky Charities: Charity League of Paducah

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The Charity League of Paducah is a vital, active and integral part of our community. It was organized in March 1932 with 16 members for the purpose of starting a lending library. The Charity League now has 48 active members and more than 280 associate members.
The ladies of The League presenting a $1,500 Donation to the Community Kitchen.
The volunteer organization’s mission is to raise funds for Easter Seals West Kentucky and assist other local non-profits for the health, welfare and general care of children, women and others in need. Its foremost purpose is in financially assisting ESWK and other charities, while secondarily creating a legacy of friendship and community between members and those we serve.

Countless volunteer hours are poured into annual projects such as Snowball, Follies, Bargain Fair, Golf and Giving Classic, “Get Set to Serve” Tennis Classic, and Thyme to Entertain cookbook sales. Through the success of these events The Charity League has been able to donate in excess of $327,000 over the past six years to ESWK, directly impacting those benefiting from its services. Monies raised from such events have also enabled the League to provide funds to additional community charities that support the children of our area including; the Noble Park All-Inclusive Playground ($25,000), Child Watch Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. ($12,000), Lourdes Hospital Nursing Scholarship ($6,000), City of Paducah Special Camp Donation ($4,000), Star Fish Orphan Ministry ($2,600), and Community Ministries ($1,500).

The Charity League is located at 1921 Broadway in a home generously donated by League member Mrs. Gus T. Smith. This home holds precious memories of years past, including popular weekly luncheons open to the public. According to League records, this home became one of Paducah’s most popular entertainment places. Current League members work diligently to preserve this special home and create memories for future League members.

  ~ Sarah Stewart Holland
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