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Cutting the Strings       
    Do you find yourself surrounded by toxic people with negative attitudes? Are they consistently telling you that you will never make it? Do you hear yourself echoing the same thoughts? "I don't stand a chance.", "I'm not good enough", "I don't have enough money", "I'll never achieve what so and so has" ? Some of us are held back by the people around us. Negative attitudes and lack of support from those we trust or even our own fears and self doubt keep us from moving forward.
 
     Comments like, "you're not smart enough" and " you don't have what it takes", "you won't make it" or "women don't need to go to college" were all familiar comments to Carole Little made by her high school guidance counselor and her family. 
 
    At the age of 16, Little left home with a paper sack filled with her personal belongings and never looked back. Against all odds, Little was the first in her family to win a full scholarship  and attend a well known private university. At 22, she went on to volunteer in a refugee camp on the Thai/Lao border.  Little's journey is remarkable because she, more than most, understands the affects of alcoholism, domestic violence, homelessness and hunger because that was all part of her life at one time or another until she reached young adulthood.
 
    Little's story is one of more than just survival. It's a tale of hope, courage, determination and perseverance as well as an inspiration to those striving for a better existance. It  also serves as validation to all those who give their time, talents and treasures to help others, that your contributions do change lives.
 
    Using the world as her canvas, Little  eventually paints a life worth living as she works to lead and inspire others to use their God given talents to make a difference by reaching out to those in crisis.  Little currently serves as President & CEO of one of Houston's premiere social service ministries that has grown tremendously during her tenure and received numerous awards of excellence.  
 
 
 
 
The 10 Commandments of Nonprofit Executives

 
  • A guide for first time Executive Directors 
  • Winning strategies for recruiting, developing and working with nonprofit boards.
  • Key elements necessary to create efficient, effective, nonprofits that focus more on mission.
  • Practical advice on how to fund and grow your nonprofit.
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Treasures of the Heart
  • Hear about people who set their philosophical differences aside to make a difference in their community by starting a faith-based ministry.
  • Stories of people finding hope during tough times.
  • Learn what it takes to transform lives through Neighbors Helping Neighbors
In 1981, Hmong refugees living in Ban Vinai Camp in Thailand conduct a farewell ceremony for Carole. The ancient Budhist custom of Sai Sin, or tying white strings around the traveler's wrists to ensure a safe journey, good fortune and good health is especially popular in Northeast Thailand. 
 
The traveler is advised to wear the strings until they fall off. It is said that cutting the strings may bring bad luck.