Mother-Son ASG Volunteer Duo Makes Spectrum News 1
Two of our star volunteers were featured in Spectrum News 1’s “Everyday Hero” segment! Jenna and Jamie Danis dedicated their free time during the pandemic to ending hunger in Guilford…
“Do the Best You Can until You Know Better”
In the beginning… His name was Brandon. It was 1989 and I was a first-year teacher in an Early Childhood Special Education class. He had been removed from multiple preschools…
Look for the Helpers
Mr. Rogers’ Mom Was on to Something Fred Rogers’ mother comforted him when he was a child by challenging him to “Look for the helpers”, during a crisis. Mr. Rogers…
Physics or Math?
Greetings, Gesturers! Is this physics or simple math? I’ve been thinking a lot about how a part fits with a whole lately. Not as in ratio, but the Aristotelian thought…
We’ve partnered with Target Circle
A Simple Gesture is participating in the Target Circle program! You can vote for us and direct Target’s giving to benefit our work. For full program details and restrictions visit…
Check Out Where Your Food Donation Goes!
Do you ever wonder what happens to the food you donate? If you donate on odd months (January, March, May, etc.) your food donation goes to Backpack Beginnings. If you…
New Eyes Watch Greensboro Show Up
I am Julia Osborne and I recently joined Leslie at A Simple Gesture. I am new to Greensboro. My husband and I moved from Georgia, where not only have I…