Charlene Westgate's son committed suicide two years ago. As her project in the Self-Expression and Leadership Program, she created a series of tea parties to raise both funds and awareness to fight teen suicide. NBC News in Tucson ran a […]
Graduates Fight Deportation of Endangered Mother; Spotlight on Female Genital Mutilation
Little did I know that my Self-Expression and Leadership Programme Project, World Community Day, which was held in Sligo, Ireland, in the Autumn of 2005, would have such far reaching effects. My commitment was to have the many new immigrants be formally welcomed […]
From Divorce to Love — Conference Calls Created for those Dealing with Divorce
When Anna Lee created a project in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership program, she didn’t have to venture far from her own life to find ideas. Lee is in the process of finalizing her own divorce, and she coaches friends […]
Garda Sgt Sarah Hargadon’s Vision for the Future began as an SELP Project
When Garda Sgt. Sarah Hargadon participated in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership Programme in Ireland she created ‘Talk 2 Me’ sponsored walks which were aimed at heightening awareness of suicide and its devasting impact on families. ‘In spite of there being more suicides than road […]
New Yorker’s SELP Project Causes Men to Step up as Big Brothers
Landmark Education graduate Nikki Black has been part of a solution to a big problem. The non-profit group Big Brothers and Big Sisters of New York has long had a shortage of volunteers to mentor children; specifically, they have a shortage […]
Young People Show the Way on How to Look After the Environment Through Landmark Education SELP Project
Alison McDuff, a participant in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership Programme, has been living in the North Dublin seaside town of Skerries for several years. Skerries harbour is a major landing port for Dublin Bay prawns and in season is […]
51 Birch Street: Award-Winning Graduate Film Explores Parental Relationships
[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=vkzpz3Kb6_Y[/youtube] One review of Doug Block’s criticially acclaimed documentary began ’51 Birch Street is everyone’s address.’ Coming from a critic in Ecuador, this comment eloquently expresses the universality of Block’s documentary about his parents, which was strongly influenced by his participation […]
Landmark Graduates Celebrate the True Spirit of Thanksgiving with Homeless Children and their Families
Committed to impacting the lives of the over 12,000 homeless children attending schools in Maricopa County, Arizona in direct, positive and meaningful ways, the Real Gift Foundation is a volunteer-based organization committed to impacting the lives of the over 12,000 […]
Landmark Self Expression and Leadership Project in New Dehli gives mothers a chance to share and learn from each other
When Renu Sharma created a community project in the Self-Expression and Leadership Program, she wanted to provide an opportunity for mothers to share their experiences and learn from each other. Here is a story from the East Dehli Plus. Look […]
Trucken for Katrina: Michigan Families Donate Adopting Families on the Gulf Coast
Trucken for Katrina: A project started in the Landmark Team Management and Leadership Program Not long after Hurricane Katrina hit Sherrill Sundberg learned that one of her neighbors had 4 separate family members who each lost their homes. She was participating in […]
Swingin’ Senior Savings: Educating Seniors on How They Can Reduce Expenses
Many senior citizens are on fixed incomes and have to live within a tight budget. When Jeanne Covert learned that several senior citizens she knew were having difficulty paying their utility bills she created a community project for her Landmark […]
Farm Animals and Trees On A Bridal Registry…? Well, of course if you are out to make a differnce.
On most bridal registries you will find things like coffee makers, china, linens and other household goods. If you were on the guest list of Linda and Richard Frary’s wedding last spring, you would have found goats, pigs and […]
A Little Bird Told Me: A Self Expression and Leadership Project where people volunteer with Seniors in Assited Living Facilites
As the United States popluation ages, an ever increasing number of seniors spend their days alone without visitors or companionship. For many of these seniors, lonliness is compounded by health issue and limited mobility. Jeannine Miller created a project called “A Little […]
Habitat For Humanity Home Furnished by Donations Raised by Two Landmark Education Participants
Interior designers Suzanne Perrin and Denise Inskip-Seale created a project to beautify a Habitat for Humanity home using entirely donated material, labor and furnishings. The concept behind the project was simple. Many of the families that work with Habitat for […]
Womens Resource Fairs: Begun in the Landmark Self-Expression and Leaderhip Program
In 2002 Penny Beatty had an idea to create a resource fair that specifically addressed the needs and interests of women. 5 years and 25 events later, this project is still going strong. From: Suburban Woman North Shore The spirit […]
Special Spectators–A Landmark Education Self-Expression and Leadership Project Begun in 2002
Special Spectators was a project created in 2002 by Blake Rockwell while he was a participant in the Landmark Self Expression and Leadership Program. Blake is a huge sports fan and got the idea to give seriously ill children a […]
Mothers for Mothers: A Project Created in the Landmark Self-Expression and Leadership Program
Group offering help to mothers Volunteers assist by tackling tasks From: Sun Sentinal South Florida By Laura Burdick-Sherman Mothers need as much help they can get as far as Joelle Smith is concerned. And that’s her vision for a newly […]
Landmark Education Self-Expression and Leadership Project Gives Senior Citizens a Thrill by Taking Them for Motorcycle Rides
Landmark Self Expression and Leadership Project called G.O.P.A.T. (Giving Old People A Thrill) New Zealand Self Expression and Leadership Program Participant Max Vodane created a project that brought the Ulysses Motor Bike Club together with the St. Andrews Retirement Community. […]
Australian Landmark Forum Graduate Brings Kids Together with Divorced Dads
When Australian Landmark Forum graduate Brad Mander looked to find a project for his Self-Expression and Leadership Program, he didn’t have to look far from home. As a divorced father, he experienced a sense of loss when he realized he […]