Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-206)

Introduction -- 1. The basics -- 2. You are most powerful where you live -- 3. Trusted networks -- 4. Asking the right questions -- 5. Protecting dignity -- 6. Attacking root causes and and nurturing long-term supports -- 7. Volunteerism: the social movement -- 8. It's meant to be fun -- 9. Some final lessons on what can and cannot be done -- 10. The work is now yours.

"Start making an impact today in your own community through 12 principles that can spark anyone into action. Drawing from decades of experience in humanitarian service, Sharon Eubank offers a wisdom-packed guide on how to enact impactful aid in the world and especially in your own backyard. Whether you're inspired by compassion or looking to enrich your life through meaningful service, this book will change how you approach helping others. Through powerful storytelling as well as twelve principles of action, rooted in her own experiences, Sharon demonstrates how to provide sustainable support and avoid common pitfalls. Her principles cover everything from preserving dignity to asking the right questions to attacking root causes. You'll learn the importance of finding local solutions, fostering trusted networks, and recognizing that real help is always an exchange of value. This book isn't just a call to action -- it's a blueprint for effective, ethical, and lasting service. Whether you're involved in large-scale relief or simply want to make a difference in your community, 'Doing Small Things with Great Love' will equip you with the knowledge and a path to act that empowers you and others to say, 'We did it ourselves'"--