Hey friend! So I recently read about something that I couldn’t wait to share with you! Maybe you’ve already heard of it, but this is news to me this year, so I figure it probably is for some of you too! And even if you are already in the know, this post could be that bug in your ear to go ahead & make some plans so you’re ready to go, come National Make A Difference Day!
“This October 25th, millions of volunteers across the nation will unite with a common mission – to improve the lives of others. For more than 20 years, USA WEEKEND Magazine, in collaboration with Points of Light, has brought you Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service. The stories told around Make A Difference Day show that anyone – regardless of age, location or resources – can accomplish amazing things when they take on the problems they see in their community. Recognizing the power of Make A Difference Day, other organizations join with USA WEEKEND and Points of Light each year to inspire and recognize the valuable work of volunteers. Newman’s Own supports the day by awarding $10,000 to the charities of each of 10 National Honorees and three Community Awardees. USA WEEKEND Magazine will feature the 10 National and three City Award honorees in a special April 2015 issue coinciding with National Volunteer Week, lead by Points of Light. We invite you to join us in service on Make A Difference Day 2014.”
Read more about it here and let us know if and how you’d like to get involved too! I’ll let you know how our family participates, on the following Monday, October 27th – but I think it’s going to have a little something to do with Socktober and helping the homeless. Pretty much a trifecta of meant to be, win-win-winning 🙂 — Speaking of, have you see his latest pep talk yet?!
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What a wonderful idea – I’ll have to start thinking how we can do something as a family.
Great to hear, Kathryn! 🙂
Thank you for the encouragement to branch out into new areas of service! It’s great. 🙂
I am sharing the 3rd post in my “Selfless Series” today, on “Giving Out,” talking about giving of our time, energy and resources to others.
Have a beautiful week! <3
Love love love this comment and YOU! Thanks Chantelle 🙂
What a fabulous idea! I love the idea of a specific day where we all unite together to help others! Thanks for bringing this day to my attention and thank you for hosting. Have a fabulous week!
Oh what an awesome, uplifting comment 🙂 Thanks Sarah!
One thing I love about this blog, about you Sybil, and about this link up is that it is about serving others. It is contagious and it is encouraging. As I was reading I was thinking what can I do, Lord… and then I read the last quote, ” it can be as simple as mowing your elderly neighbor’s yard.” The scope isn’t the main idea, but the generosity of our acting to purposely serve someone else.
Thanks for the reminders you give us each week!
Bless you!
Dawn
That is beautiful Dawn, thank you! And yes!! Love that last line 🙂
This is such a great idea. I love the Kid President videos a lot because they are always so inspirational.