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12/7/2020
5 Ways to Give LocallyWith the holidays right around the corner, December offers the perfect opportunity to give back to the place you call home.
It truly “takes a village” to keep a community functioning effectively, whether that’s by keeping our waterways clean, feeding the hungry, teaching our kids, or supporting small businesses. SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSESOur community has been impacted by the pandemic, with many businesses being forced to limit capacity, instill social distancing efforts, and even shutter entirely in some cases. Help keep money in our local economy by shopping local instead of relying on online shopping from national chains.
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Take action: If you’re concerned about shopping in person right now, many of these businesses, though small, offer online shopping, with options for in-store pick-up, curbside delivery, and/or mail options. CLEAN UP YOUR COMMUNITYBesides beautifying the area, picking up trash keeps it out of our local waterways, which means a cleaner water supply for all of us.
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Take action: Check with your local municipality to learn about environmental clean-up efforts in our community, as well as recycling and composting. VOLUNTEERDepending on your schedule and your preferences, you might be able to volunteer in-person or from home, whether it’s a one-time effort or ongoing project. It’s a great way to meet like-minded people in your community as you make a positive impact together for a shared cause.
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Take action: Start with your local community to see where its needs are the greatest. Make a point to help this holiday season, perhaps extending your commitment throughout 2021. PERFORM RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESSDon’t think you need to “go big or go home” in your give-back efforts. You can make a big difference one small act at a time.
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Take action: Need more ideas? Visit randomactsofkindness.org for hundreds of inspiring ways to make someone’s day a little brighter. DONATE TO LOCAL CHARITIESNonprofits could always use your financial support, so consider making a monetary donation to help them carry out their mission in our community. But if money is tight (or you want to support in other ways), think beyond just donating dollars. Ideas:
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