Click here to read a statement by Caring Institute Founder Val J. Halamandaris which summarizes the ways in which the Institute plans to remember Mother Teresa.
Val J. Halamanders, Founder of the Caring Institute shown in
this 1997 photo with Mother Teresa who inspired him to create of the Caring Institute
in 1985. The Caring Institute is dedicated to the promotion of caring, integrity
and public service. At the suggestion of Mother Teresa the Institute created the
National Caring Award program which yearly honors the five most caring adults and
five most caring young people in America. Award winners are inducted into the Caring
Hall of Fame located at 320 A Street N.E. Washington, D.C. just three blocks east
of the U.S. Capitol. For past Caring Award winners see the "Caring Award Winners" section.
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Mission
The Caring Institute is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1985 to honor and promote the values of caring, integrity, and public service. Inspired by the example of Mother Teresa, we at the institute believe most problems can be solved if human beings truly care for one another. We celebrate those special individuals who transcend self and devote their lives to serving the disadvantaged, poor, disabled, and dying. Their enduring dedication to caring uplifts us all and ennobles the human race.
Goals
We’re committed to spreading the caring credo: you can do well by doing good. Success, as we constantly stress, is defined by having a passionate concern for the welfare of others. To reinforce this message, we continue to broadcast a new standard of social responsibility. Behind all our endeavors — past, present, and future — is the central concept that one person can make a difference. |
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We Remember Coach John Wooden
John Wooden, a 2008 Caring Award honoree, passed away
at age 99 on Friday, June 4th, 2010. While he is known for his illustrious
coaching career, which included leading the UCLA basketball team to an unprecedented
10 national titles, he is most remembered for his caring nature and commitment
to serving others. He coached his players about more
than just basketball. He coached them about life and how to succeed with
integrity. He always expected the best of his players and of himself living
by the belief that, “you
can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who
will never be able to repay you”. We at the Caring Institute are
honored to have known Coach Wooden and continue to
be inspired by his lessons and example.
An interview with Coach Wooden can be found here.
 Congratulations
to Peggy Dolan, a 2004 Caring Award
winner, who was profiled in People Magazine! The
article is in the Heroes Among Us section for her foundation, the Kelly
Ann Dolan Memorial Fund, which provides advocacy, education, and
financial assistance to families caring for ill, disabled and injured
children. This issue will be on newsstands June 10th, so pick up a copy!
23rd Annual Caring Award Ceremony
October 5, 2010 in Dallas, Texas
Please learn more and vote for our
Nominees.
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 Honorable Robert J. Dole, Chair
Senator Bob Dole is a military hero of World War II, who served the nation for 37 years in the U.S. Congress, where he was elevated to the post of Senate majority leader....
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