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W A Y S T O J U S T G I V E T O Y O U R C O M M U N I T Y !
" There is no place like home " Give Back to the community you love !
1 . Host a Yard sale for charity One mans trash is another mans treasure . Set up a yard sale with items you have grown out of and no longer need . Better yet , invite your neighbours to join in by finding some items that they would like to get rid of as well . Donate the proceeds to a local charity in need , it feels great to do something with the community , for the community .
3 . Take care of your sidewalks Keeping your sidewalk shovelled and salted in the winter is a necessary responsibility for home owners . This allows others to use the walks safely ! Going out to shovel ? Why not do your neighbours or family members a favour and brush the snow off of their vehicles for them too !
2 . Volunteer at Local Schools Educators and their institutions are over worked , stressed , and in need of community support . Unfortunately , while most people know that there is a need for student and parent involvement to ensure that kids are supported with as many opportunities as possible , too many community members believe that it is someone else ’ s responsibility to provide the needed support . Find out how your local schools could use your support with things like fundraising , PAC meetings , score keepers , lunch supervisors , after school recreational actives .
4 . Park and Path clean up Many local parks and paths don ’ t necessarily have city staff attention for safety and cleanliness on a regular basis . Paths in particular , often become covered in litter due to funnelling wind and being a private place that people can often feel safe littering in . Help keep your community clean and safe by doing some garbage clean up when you can , it ’ s not only great from a visual and safety perspective , but for the environment too !
5 . Help your Neighbours with shovelling , raking , watering the lawn ... With the hectic lifestyle of today , it is often difficult for people to balance their schedules . Do a kind and
meaningful gesture of helping out the neighbours , especially if they are elderly or have a hard time completing yard tasks .
6 . Help your Community Centre They see hundred , if not thousands of people everyday for various reasons . They are often scrambling to keep up with the flood of people , especially in seasons that drag in a lot of dirt and debris . Contact your local community centre to find out how you can help .