“The Power of Giving: Stories of Volunteerism” – Story #1

Jim Goldman is a 45 year-old financial advisor, who volunteers one whole day a week at Jewish Family Services in Hartford as a “money coach.” Jim provides financial counseling to individuals and families who are having trouble with budgeting, debt, credit, and other financial issues. The need for his services is growing during the current economic crisis. In his thirties, Jim set a goal of scaling back his work and adding a day of volunteer service every five years beginning at age 45. While he is an avid sailor, he quickly learned that “the reward from volunteering is better than the best day on the water.”

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