If you were to have asked me in December 2010-- when I found out that Joshua and I would be moving to Arizona-- if I would have met some amazing women within only months of being here, I would have called you... crazy.
It was only 3 months after moving that I started to meet some amazing Arizona bloggers, like Ashley of The Shine Project and Jen of The Arizona Russums. A few months later, I met Erin, of Captivated by Grace, and what has happened over the months is that of true, real friendship. Not only online, but in person.
In October 2011, I headed to Phoenix to attend Ashley's very first Shine Event. It was spectacular. You can read more about my wonderful trip there here. What a great time we had! All these ladies are the real deal; 100% as genuine, real, transparent, funny, and gorgeous in person as you see online.
Since that event, Ashley's non-profit program has exploded. Today, I'm honored to be a part of a small group of women who are helping to spread the good news about her newest, secret, underground project...
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From Ashley...
"Pass It Forward was designed to get people to do little things, everyday, that makes an impact on the community around them. Pass it Forward is designed around a card (read card that I've attached now so you understand). Each card is given a unique ID number. Lets say we're at McDonalds, and I decide to pay for the person behind me in the drive through. I'd give the cashier the card, and tell them to pass it along to the next car when the give them the food that has been paid for. I then go home and log into the website that was on the card, and find my unique ID number. I log into it, and add my information... My first name, city, and a description of what I did....Let's say the person behind me was you, you would pass it forward to someone else, and then would go home and do the same thing.
From the very beginning, you will be able to track where your card goes, and how many people you affect just by doing one simple act of kindness.
"Pass It Forward was designed to get people to do little things, everyday, that makes an impact on the community around them. Pass it Forward is designed around a card (read card that I've attached now so you understand). Each card is given a unique ID number. Lets say we're at McDonalds, and I decide to pay for the person behind me in the drive through. I'd give the cashier the card, and tell them to pass it along to the next car when the give them the food that has been paid for. I then go home and log into the website that was on the card, and find my unique ID number. I log into it, and add my information... My first name, city, and a description of what I did....Let's say the person behind me was you, you would pass it forward to someone else, and then would go home and do the same thing.
From the very beginning, you will be able to track where your card goes, and how many people you affect just by doing one simple act of kindness.
This project had the potential of working small miracles in the lives of those we pass, and we will then be able to see how far one simple act can go. I want to spread the shine community into something that is in every city, so that we can get more projects done and change more lives... I have strongly felt like this is a big way that will get accomplished."
Please make sure to read Ashley's blog HERE for more information on this exciting project!!
Many blessings and prayers coming your way, Ashley!! xo
Many blessings and prayers coming your way, Ashley!! xo
