Making a Difference: Changing the World One Penny And One Minute at a Time

by Rhonda Hackett

Every day, millions of people suffer from the rigors of poverty, disease, famine, and homelessness - even in America. Although many people believe they lack the time and money to make a difference, there are very simple ways we can do just that--with just a few spare pennies and a few minutes of our time. This book is an inspiring guide that turns our intentions of helping others into a realized goal while benefiting hundreds of thousands of lives in the process. Dr. Rhonda Hackett offers many insightful ways on how we can make a positive difference in the world with only one minute at a time. The information in this book will make you believe that it only takes a little to accomplish a lot in someone's life.

180 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Kate Lawrence · Rating 3 out of 5]

This practical guide contains dozens of suggestions on how an average person with limited time and money can help people in need. An experienced community outreach activist in Denver, the author has an "on the ground" feel for what the homeless, low-income seniors, victims of domestic violence, and other struggling populations really need, and how shelters and social service organizations work. At the end, a "Make a Difference" Plan allows readers to customize options for their own outreach, based on their own talents, interests, available time, etc. The author stresses throughout that it doesn't take much to make a substantial difference in someone's life.