Everyone seems to have a cause that they devote extra
time and money to. Whether it’s Scouts, the food pantry, church, Veterans,
Rotary or Relay for Life, everyone seems to find a niche to get involved in. My
question more than once is how to you choose? How do you narrow your focus down
to one or two organizations to give to.
Last week we wrote about The Summit Project, which honors
men and women in the military who have passed since 9/11. The founder of the
project found his passion.
Kelly Mank volunteers to run Summerfest here in Windham.
Carrie Colby volunteers to organize Everybody loves Raymond, ME. Jeff Riddle
volunteers to help veterans, students and athletes through the Toby Pennels 5K
and raffle.
Countless hours valued at thousands of dollars are put
into non-profit organizations every year. Most of these groups wouldn’t be able
to survive without the help of volunteers, who do everything from keeping the
books to organizing the other volunteers. Many raise funds for the organization
or hold open houses, like at that MSPPA on River Road.
The organizations can help raise the next generation of
leaders, help animals, support local businesses or feed the hungry.
I love to be a part of those events and organizations,
helping them make a better community, state and world. Don’t have time to
volunteer? People donate money to organizations all the time. The Windham Food
Pantry can stretch a buck much further than regular families. The Red Cross
gets donations for natural disasters, fires and local needs. If you don’t have
the time, then money is always apprciated.
I’m still working on what my project will be when I
finally settle on one. I love starting new things so I have to be careful not
to overextend, which I have done all my life. I asked my husband the other day,
“If you could only participate in one non-profit organization, which one would
it be?” I’m still waiting for a reply. Ask yourself that question, then get out
there and support something.
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