Make a Difference Today on National Make a Difference Day!

Today is National Make a Difference Day, and while I do believe every day is a day to make a difference, I'm strongly in favor of a day focused on doing this, so let's make a difference today! National Make a Difference Day says; "Initiated in 1990, this is a national day devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. The activity can be almost anything. On this day, millions of Americans participate in community improvement projects taking the form of clean-ups, fix-ups, painting and repair in poorer neighborhoods, parks and municipal facilities. It doesn't matter what project you take on. It doesn't matter whether you help a non-profit organization, the community, your town, nursing home, a church, a food kitchen, or any other group in need. What matters is that you participate."

How does volunteering to make a difference help you and others? Consider the following . . .

• Improves skills - Volunteering improves your skills and the skills of others. When you share your talent with others, you also act as a mentor, showing others at least one way to do something to improve your community and the lives of those who live in it.
• Bring enjoyment - Your volunteer task may bring beauty and fun events to your community.
• Supports others - Volunteering often helps others to improve their situation. You may make it possible for someone to eat a hot meal, keep a roof over their head, or make their home safer.
• Fill a need - Volunteers often step forward when they see a need in the community where they live. It may be collecting school supplies or creating an after-school program for children.

You will find out more about this day and making a difference at this link. If your grandchildren are younger, maybe you could help them make cookies and take them to neighbors or have them help with yard work for an elderly neighbor.

So, what can you do to help your grandchildren make a difference today?