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Good morning! We don't always share about our efforts in giving back to the community. However, I wanted to take a moment to say how incredibly proud of my family I am! My beautiful daughter Aurelia Ruffin, @chuckruffinmusic and myself, are 2022 @handsonriverregion Volunteer of the Year Nominees! Charlie and I have always loved giving back to our communities. Not only are we happy to share our love for giving with our children, but to see our child recognized for her efforts in lending a helping hand, makes me so happy. Of course we don't need recognition but we always hope that by sharing, we can set a good example and inspire others to get involved. Like most parents, I often question my ways of parenting. Today is most definitely a parent win! So proud of my baby girl (and hubby too)! #therufflife #ruffinfam #handsonriverregion #alabama #RiverRegion #givingback #volunteeroftheyear #nominee #parentwin #giveback #giving #volunteer #helpinghands #alyssaruffin #musicandthemission #chuckruffin #itsarufflife #helpingothers https://www.instagram.com/p/CbK0jAEu06u/?utm_medium=tumblr

I am so excited to be volunteering for the "Christmas Cheer For The Homeless" with @handsonriverregion downtown Montgomery today! Growing up poor, having been homeless, and relying on eating in those very soup kitchens for our next meal many times, it is extremely important to me that I not only give back when I can, but that I teach my children to lend a helping hand when they are able. My mom always volunteered when she could, and took me along with her almost every time. One year we'd be the family receiving a hot meal, and the next we were helping organizations serve those less fortunate. I love giving back and being involved when I can. I am so incredibly proud of my sweet daughter Aurelia for wanting to come along, and serve the Montgomery Homeless community dinner, with her dad @chuckruffinmusic and I. She is so kind hearted. She's missing out on time with her friends (which is everything to a preteen her age) to do this with us on Christmas Eve. I can't explain how proud I am! Merry Christmas everyone! 🥰❄❤🤍 @sgtcarman #giveback #christmaseve #Montgomery #helpinghands #handsonriverregion #homelessnessawareness #christmascheerforthehomeless #giving #givingback #volunteer #therufflife #ruffinfam (at Montgomery, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX4CkbVpBql/?utm_medium=tumblr