I want to introduce and thank Stacey Monk who has been a real inspiration and mentor to me.
Stacey runs an organization called Epic Change that seeks to support community change by helping people to use the power of their stories to obtain the resources they need to improve their communities. In its first project, Epic Change is partnering with Mama Lucy Kamptoni expand Shepherds Junior a school in Arusha, Tanzania that now has over 200 students.
I first met Stacey this past May on twitter. She had just posted about a Miracle on her birthday when she guest posted on Sam Lawrence’s blog. As I have gotten more involved with Epic Change, I have learned so much from Stacey and I am thankful to have her as a mentor. Her passion is an inspiration and she works tirelessly to help the people she works with. Stacey is deeply connected to the world around her and acutely aware that distance doesn’t make problems any less significant.
This week Epic Change is issuing holiday cards with the proceeds going to support Shepherds Junior. She’s posted about her excitement about the holiday cards on her blog. They’ll hopefully be available on her site this week.
Stacey is very good at saying thank you. Back in August she entered a competition to win funding for her cause by creating a video of Shepherds Junior students using post it notes to thank Epic Change’s supporters. The video didn’t win the money, but I felt like a million bucks. (See if you can spot my name in there)
Stacey, you’ve taught me so much about gratitude, having a can do spirit, and leading by example. Thank you!
What about you folks? What, or who are you thankful for as Thanksgiving approaches?
This post is a submission to the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants, be sure to check out the other submissions this week on SocialButterfly.
Update: The holiday cards are now live and smokin’ on the Epic Change site.
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