Recent Blogs

People Map Meeting

Last Friday, we had another People Map Meeting. It is a time when we learn new things about our own personalities and the personalities of our co-workers. I find this incredibly interesting. The different groups include “people,” “free spirit,” “task,” and “leader.” We learned what each group struggles with and what each group excels in, [...]

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The Senseless and Selfish Act of Worrying

I’m selfish. I don’t mean to be, but it’s part of being human I guess. My husband and I are in the process of buying a house. We close on February 26. I have to tell you that I am very excited but I also am highly overwhelmed. There are [...]

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New Year, New Facilities!

One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is recruiting new facilities to join our HERO OF THE MONTH Program. Sure, it can be a bit disappointing and frustrating when I contact facilities that (a.) don’t return my emails/phone calls, or (b.) dismiss the program without knowing the details, but I thoroughly enjoy [...]

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From the Desk of Barbara Askin…

As the Director of the Kids Wish Network Distribution Department, I see so many wonderful toys and products for children come through our warehouse. It makes my heart so happy to know that children across the nation are going to smile and be comforted by the various different toys and merchandise that companies so generously [...]

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