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How Will You Help?

by on ‎01-15-2018 06:30 AM

Dr. Martin Luther King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: “What are you doing for others?”

 

 

The national holiday to celebrate Dr. King’s life and legacy has also become an opportunity to serve our neighbors and communities. So in honor of “Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service”, I thought we could all share ideas for ways that we can volunteer to help others. Here are just a few ideas:

 

Hunger Relief -- volunteer at a local food bank

 

Housing -- volunteer to build houses to help end homelessness

 

Elderly -- visit a rest home or nursing care facility

 

Veterans -- volunteer at a local VA or offer help to a military family

 

Animals -- volunteer to help with animals at a humane society or shelter

 

Arts -- volunteer at museums and exhibits to promote the arts

 

Literacy --  volunteer at local libraries or donate books to promote reading

 

Clean up -- volunteer to adopt a highway with your local transportation department

 

Beautify the Planet -- plant a tree or garden

 

National Organizations -- lend a hand to groups like Volunteers of America, the American Red Cross, and the United Way.

 

There is no shortage of volunteer opportunities for those willing to donate their time and efforts. How will you help?

 

 

Leah :-)