Dennis P. Carman, President & CEO United Way of Greater Plymouth County If it is okay to “wear our hearts on our sleeves”, then is it also acceptable to “wear our hope around our necks”? I started wearing neckties only because I had to when I transferred from North Haven Public Schools in Connecticut to attend … More Ties for Hope and Health
By Dennis Carman — President & CEO, United Way of Greater Plymouth County I was inspired by Nicole Long, President & CEO of OCES and her recent article celebrating Older American’s Month to reflect on my grandfathers and (of course) a song comes to mind. My grandfathers were very different from each other. My maternal … More Hello in There…
By Dennis Carman — President & CEO, United Way of Greater Plymouth County Uncertainty certainly leads to anxiety. And a lot of uncertainty leads to a great deal of worry that can certainly overwhelm us. Regardless of your political leaning, it is hard not to be kept up late at night or wake in the … More A Hopeful Spring
By Dennis Carman — President & CEO, United Way of Greater Plymouth County Too many years ago when I was a graduate student at School of Social Work at “The” Ohio State University, I remember being captivated by learning that we could prevent a host of our physical, emotional and social problems simply by having … More One for All and All for Health!
By Dennis Carman — President & CEO, United Way of Greater Plymouth County For some of us, campaign season is over, but not at United Way of Greater Plymouth County. Our United Way campaign is in full swing! Each year we ask local companies and individuals if they would be willing to make a donation so … More Crazy Math & Better Health
By Dennis Carman — President and CEO of United Way of Greater Plymouth County Warning: What follows is my own humble opinion. Your mileage may vary with your own individual experiences. Let’s take a few moments out of our chaotic and crazy world to consider something, I think, is truly remarkable, something wholly good. Tragically, our … More Our Healthcare Heroes!
by Dennis P. Carman—President & CEO, United Way of Greater Plymouth County Now, before you consider not reading this blog post because you worry that it may try to convince you to pursue any particular religious direction, remain calm and read on. Though I do practice a specific religion, my walk of faith over the years … More The Puzzle of the Power of Prayer
By Dennis P. Carman, President & CEO, United Way of Greater Plymouth County We need much less negativity and much more positivity in our lives. “How in the world do we do that?” you might ask. Well, buckle up for another wild, twisting post. So what does a rainbow, Kris Kristofferson, and the story of … More Here Comes That Rainbow Again: Generosity is Healthy!
By Dennis P. Carman, President & CEO, United Way of Greater Plymouth County I am the son of an alcoholic. On one hand, this means that I was both witness to and victim of some traumatic times, including verbal and physical abuse from my father, Donald Parker Carman. On the other hand, at 12 years old … More Recovering
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