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mentors within a community to engage students. This 12-week program teaches Universal Principles (such as integrity, healthy habits, strong relationships and how to be a positive influence.) Founded by Dr. Lori Salierno Maldonado, a dynamic leader with a huge vision, the magic is in the caring adults who help the kids that may not have that positive influence in their lives. Not only does this program have proven, trackable results, but my daughter and I participated in a county youth detention center event where these principles were taught over a weekend. You could see the change in the kids as they were surrounded by adults who really cared and gave them tools that would provide hope for their futures. At a Cresswind Lake Lanier (Gainesville, Georgia) event, I was approached by resident James Burzotta, asking if we made donations to worthy causes. Many members of this community support and fundraise for Water at Work ( http://wateratworkministry.org/ ), an organization that brings clean drinking water to the Dominican Republic. What inspired me about his request is that almost 100 residents in this community volunteer at their fundraising events. These sustainable water plants provide two critical needs: clean water and income for the community. We have a lot of great clients in the Nashville, Tennessee, area, and one way we support their community is to donate to The Bridge, Inc. ( www.thebridgenashville.org ), recognized by the state of Tennessee for serving the unhoused and hungry of Nashville and the surrounding areas. In 2021, they served 4,500 people every week with food, hope, and help. Because our clients are already givers, we celebrate that you’re using this season of life to not only invest in great vacation memories but also applying your resources to give back with great generosity. In appreciation of that, and in honor of World Giving Day, we want to know about the worthy organizations you support. Share the reason behind why you love giving to and/or volunteering for your favorite cause by sending an email by August 7 to Carol@ImagineGoingThere.com. Our team will review your submissions and choose two
Hot Fudge Sauce & Berry Sherbet
This hot fudge sauce recipe is courtesy of Linda Deane of Del Webb Carolina Orchards. It is delicious, freezes well, and is absolutely habit-forming! The Berry Sherbet has a surprise ingredient, but is light and healthy, too.
Ingredients Hot Fudge Sauce • 2 cups sugar • 1 3/4 cups cocoa • 2 cups heavy cream, divided • 1 tsp cinnamon • 1 tsp freeze-dried espresso • 2 sticks butter
Berry Sherbet • 4 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) mixed berries
• 1 1/2 cups sugar • 2 cups buttermilk
Directions Hot Fudge Sauce 1. In medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, 1 cup of cream, cinnamon, and coffee. Cook on low and stir, slowly adding remaining cream. Adjust heat to medium, keep stirring while bringing mixture to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 2 sticks butter and stir to melt. Cook over low heat for an additional 10 minutes to thicken. Serve warm over ice cream. (Sauce can be frozen; scoop out amount needed and microwave to melt.) Berry Sherbet 2. Process berries and sugar in a food processor until smooth, stir in buttermilk. Transfer to a 9x13-inch dish and freeze, stirring after one hour, then freeze until firm. Transfer to an airtight container and keep frozen until ready to serve. Mixture will be very hard, so you can also run it through the food processor again until smooth before serving. Garnish with fresh berries.
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