

Receiving so much More Than a Medal at the CT Winter Special Olympics
Everyone of us face challenges everyday. Challenges at work, with our relationships, and for some of us physical challenges. The way we meet those challenges is certainly variable but for some, looking beyond their challenges is a true and honorable lifestyle. Spending time at the Connecticut Winter Special Olympics we witnessed the amazing courage that special needs individuals possess to embrace their deficits and rise to their challenges in a big way. The Give Back Girls
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Night to Shine: A Prom with Purpose
💗 On Valentine’s Eve, something truly magical happened. Thanks to the incredible vision of the Tim Tebow Foundation , churches around the world opened their doors to host “Night to Shine", an unforgettable prom night experience for individuals with special needs. When GBG-Johanna told us that her church, Vox Church, would be hosting “Night to Shine" here in Connecticut, the Give Back Girls jumped at the chance to be part of something so special! The moment guests arrived, t
Feb 272 min read


Donuts and Dancing; CT Foodshare meets the Give Back Girls
Give Back Girls Arlene, Michelle, Colleen, and Cathy Hello awesome readers and followers! So glad you stopped by to read up on our adventures. Coming together to help the community is an honor, not a task, job, or gift. The Gift is what we, the Give Back Girls (GBGs) are receiving when we leave with more than we came with in our hearts. That is exactly how we felt after not one but two Saturdays in January, when we volunteered at CT Food Share in Wallingford. Connecticut
Feb 203 min read

