Received this e-mail today from Michelle Nunn's (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaign:
I just left the Georgia Industrial Children's Home in Macon -- the first stop I'm making with my husband, Ron, and our two kids, Vinson and Elizabeth, on our statewide "What Washington Can Learn From Georgia" tour to highlight the extraordinary examples of Georgians lifting up themselves and reaching out to help others.
They're doing truly wonderful work here at this 100-year-old institution that was started by Reverend Mumford -- a single individual with a vision to make a difference for vulnerable young people. The staff and volunteers care for more than 50 young people who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected. They are giving them the love, support, skills, and discipline they need to become valuable members of society. Today, we joined some inspiring Georgians to stuff backpacks with back-to-school supplies for these kids as they get ready for school.
Over the next two weeks of the tour, I'm going to meet with individuals all across our state who are tackling tough challenges in their communities through self-empowerment, entrepreneurship, and collaboration -- just like they're doing here at the Georgia Industrial Children's Home.
The politicians in Washington, D.C. could learn a lot from the folks here in Macon and at this Children's Home.
And I'm sure you've been a part of some tremendous local faith-based, volunteer, or business enterprises that are worth highlighting, too.
Click here to share your story about some of the work that's being done in your community -- or share your story on my Facebook page or tweet it with the hashtag #GALessons4DC.
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I have witnessed this spirit of ordinary citizens coming together to creatively solve problems and meet enormous challenges through my work over the past twenty-five years as founder of Hands On Atlanta and CEO of Points of Light.
Unfortunately, many of our political leaders are more interested in fighting each other than rolling up their sleeves, setting aside their differences, and working together to solve problems.
We have a lot of challenges to meet as a nation: cutting our deficit, simplifying our tax code, giving businesses the certainty to invest, creating the conditions for businesses to grow jobs, and creating pathways to employment for our children.
Washington should look to the extraordinary work of the people I'm meeting on my tour across Georgia for inspiration on how to address big challenges despite their differences -- and from the solutions that you are a part of creating in your own community.
Click here to share your story about some of the work that's being done in your community -- or share your story on my Facebook page or tweet it with the hashtag #GALessons4DC.
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I can't wait to bring the tour to Columbus tomorrow, and to other stops in Albany, Valdosta, Savannah, Augusta, Athens, Rome, and Atlanta in the days ahead.
And I can't wait to hear your stories too.
Thanks for your support,
Michelle Nunn
P.S. I hope you'll follow along as our family travel across Georgia -- in our white minivan! -- on our "What Washington Can Learn From Georgia" tour. Keep tabs on our progress on Facebook and Twitter, and be sure to share your own volunteer service story, too!
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