Monday, January 21, 2013

10 WAYS TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY



In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., today, Monday, January 21, 2013 is National Day of Service. What type of service are going to be a part of on this day?  Don't know?  Well, here is a list (in no specific order) of 10 ways to give back to the community.




10. Donate to organizations such as The Salvation Army USA, Goodwill, Community Storehouse, or any other agency which gives (or sells deeply discounted) goods to those in need.



9. Visit a local nursing home.

8. Donate blood to the American Red Cross

7. Volunteer at a local food pantry or food bank (Community Food Bank, Atlanta Union Mission, Mission Arling...ton/ Mission Metroplex)

6. Join organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

5. Volunteer at a local school.

4. Write letters to those in the military (Operation Gratitude, Support our Troops, USO).

3. Organize/participate in a neighborhood cleanups.

2. Serve at a local homeless shelter

1. Donate to Project 611!




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