Tomorrow is Make A Difference Day! ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
October 23, 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service. Millions of Americans unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others on Make A Difference Day.
For 20 years, USA WEEKEND and HandsOn Network, a business unit of Points of Light Institute, have joined together to sponsor Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service. Held annually on the fourth Saturday in October, Make A Difference Day is a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors.
This is a great opportunity to get the family involved - working together to make a difference!
Below are just a couple of examples of the opportunities available in my state, visit the website to find opportunities near you! You can search by state or zipcode - it's really easy!
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Volunteer for Nature at Miller Natural Area Preserve
Ann Arbor, MI - Natural Area Preservation
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
•Stewardship Workday
•October 23, Saturday
•Miller Nature Area
•9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join us in clearing Miller’s trails and spreading woodchips to keep the nature trail passable! Bring your sleds with you to help us transport woodchips and brush. Miller is easily accessible by bus and less than a mile from downtown! Meet us at the Arborview Boulevard entrance, just east of Wildwood Avenue.Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Minors must either be accompanied by a guardian or contact NAP in advance to obtain a release form if you would like older children to participate on their own. Tools, snacks, and know-how provided. Free.
Holiday Cards for Veterans and Family:
Battle Creek VA Medical Center
Battle Creek, Michigan 49037
This Make a Difference Day Event is a great way to Serve Those Who Served and to give back to our Veterans. If you are creative, enjoy stamping and scrap booking, this is the activity for you. Even if you are new to these crafts, come join in the fun and learn from volunteer mentors while giving back to the Veterans. We will be hand-crafting holiday cards to give to our Veterans to send home, or hand out to their friends and family. These cards make a difference and are truly appreciated by our Veterans and offer them a unique way to send messages to their loved ones. This project helps our Veterans to feel more at “home” while at our Medical Center and helps to connect them with the community and their loved ones. This is a great event for Families and groups. It is also a great way to show appreciation for the service of our Veterans. Come join the fun and Make a Difference in the lives of our Veterans. This activity will take place in Building 6, Auditorium, Saturday October 23, 2010 from 9 am to 1 pm. For more information or to sign up, please contact Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Community, and Volunteer Services at 269-223-5497 .
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Source: http://www.handsonnetwork.org/nationalprograms/signatureevents/MakeADifferenceDay
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