He’s giving forward by building community through environmental action. For Albert Kaufman, the drive to improve his community stems from a deeply personal place — the Jewish principle of “tikkun olam” or “repair the world.” This guiding philosophy, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit and technical expertise, has shaped his approach…
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He’s giving forward as the lead volunteer for the Diamondbacks Tutors, an English and math tutoring program at High Desert Middle School, which is part of the Bend-La Pine School District. Alan says he is someone who just likes to give back and quotes the wisdom of Winston Churchill: “We…
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She’s giving forward by promoting community and connections in Central Oregon. Linda is active in the City Club of Central Oregon and also leads KPOV 88.9 FM High Desert Community Radio in Bend as its executive director. As a volunteer, she is drawn to the City Club because it is…
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She’s giving forward by supporting kids and families through mental health challenges and in crisis through the American Red Cross and other organizations. Sandy is a retired school psychologist and currently a clinical psychologist. When SAGE started, she hosted a workshop on the impact of screen time on children and…
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Congratulations to Ward Greene! Ward, SAGE’s founder, served as our President for 12 years, co-creating and hosting numerous programs and events, while baking his grandmother’s famous chocolate cakes for SAGE’s first events. He has volunteered over 7,500 hours and led SAGE with all his heart, enabling us to engage over…
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SAGE’s Founder, Ward Greene, shared an interview about the work of SAGE. You can listen to this great interview below. This is an interview between Eric Alan and Ward Greene regarding Greene’s efforts to give forward through SAGE. Eric Alan conducted the interview. He is an author, photographer, lyricist, and…
Read More"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."
- Frederick Douglass