2008 Woodie Awards
'Make A Difference Day' proposed for LCCC
Alisha Neubauer Journalism 151
Issue date: 10/24/07 Section: Opinion
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While college students around the country have midterms on their minds, an event is struggling to present itself. Make a Difference Day takes place on the fourth Saturday in October, and this year the date is Oct. 27. Students are encouraged to take part in helping their communities.
Make a Difference Day was created by USA Weekend Magazine as a national day for everyone to help each other. Make a Difference Day attracts people of all ages, backgrounds, ethnic and religious groups. How you choose to make a difference is entirely up to you. There are no rules as to who or how you should help, but the main point is to get out and help someone, whether it be an individual or a group cause.
Making a difference in someone's life does not have to be a complicated matter.
An act as simple as baking cookies for an elderly acquaintance, writing a letter of encouragement to a soldier fighting overseas, or offering to do yard work in your neighborhood.
If you happen to have more time on your hands, offer to organize a food or clothing drive, or collect money for a cause. Organizations are always looking for volunteers to give some of their time and energy.
The sky is the limit for Make a Difference Day. Find what you are passionate about and then be part of it. If you want to help children, volunteer at a school for the day. If you feel strongly about environmental issues, volunteer at the Cleveland Zoo or Metro Parks or organize a litter pick up. The goal is to become active in the community and the world around us by making a positive contribution.
As long as you are making a difference then there is no right or wrong to what you volunteer your time to, but the goal is to do something. Become proactive and take the first steps towards making a difference in someone's life.
Examples of some places where you can volunteer your time include hospitals, schools, churches, food banks and blood banks. Volunteers of America (www.voa.org) is a website that offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities to fit your needs and interest.
Among other places in the area, Laura's Home, which is a home dedicated to helping women and children in abusive situations, is always in need of basic clothing items. If you like animals, then the Oasis Animal Shelter in Oberlin may be a good option.
Make a Difference Day is what you make out of it. Allow yourself to become a pillar of strength and help in your community. If you volunteer your time and resources to a cause, not only will you make a difference in someone else's life, but you will also see a difference in your life.
Make a Difference Day was created by USA Weekend Magazine as a national day for everyone to help each other. Make a Difference Day attracts people of all ages, backgrounds, ethnic and religious groups. How you choose to make a difference is entirely up to you. There are no rules as to who or how you should help, but the main point is to get out and help someone, whether it be an individual or a group cause.
Making a difference in someone's life does not have to be a complicated matter.
An act as simple as baking cookies for an elderly acquaintance, writing a letter of encouragement to a soldier fighting overseas, or offering to do yard work in your neighborhood.
If you happen to have more time on your hands, offer to organize a food or clothing drive, or collect money for a cause. Organizations are always looking for volunteers to give some of their time and energy.
The sky is the limit for Make a Difference Day. Find what you are passionate about and then be part of it. If you want to help children, volunteer at a school for the day. If you feel strongly about environmental issues, volunteer at the Cleveland Zoo or Metro Parks or organize a litter pick up. The goal is to become active in the community and the world around us by making a positive contribution.
As long as you are making a difference then there is no right or wrong to what you volunteer your time to, but the goal is to do something. Become proactive and take the first steps towards making a difference in someone's life.
Examples of some places where you can volunteer your time include hospitals, schools, churches, food banks and blood banks. Volunteers of America (www.voa.org) is a website that offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities to fit your needs and interest.
Among other places in the area, Laura's Home, which is a home dedicated to helping women and children in abusive situations, is always in need of basic clothing items. If you like animals, then the Oasis Animal Shelter in Oberlin may be a good option.
Make a Difference Day is what you make out of it. Allow yourself to become a pillar of strength and help in your community. If you volunteer your time and resources to a cause, not only will you make a difference in someone else's life, but you will also see a difference in your life.
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