Tis the Season of Giving

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 – October 8, 2010Posted in: Blogs

The holiday season is right around the corner.  It is a season of giving and generosity.  Many people take the time to donate food and gifts to those in need.   However, these people are in need all year around, it is not just near the holidays that they need your help.  So before the holiday season is officially here, go out and volunteer to help our community.  Here are three different organizations that need your help.

1.      Pan De Vida- Song of Life works with Pan De Vida regularly, but they could use your help all the time!  Pan De Vida is local charity based in Queen Creek that is looking for all types of volunteers.  Adult volunteers are needed to work with elderly and disabled individuals in the Queen Creek area to socialize, make calls, and to provide transportation and technical assistance.   They are also looking for “white elephant” donations, which include gently-used household items, gift certificates, or canned food to give away as prizes for the Queen Creek Senior Citizens weekly bingo games.  Visit their website for more information on how to get involved.

2.      St. Mary’s Food Bank was the world’s first food bank!  They gather and distribute food to local sites that serve food to the hungry.  It is a great organization that is always looking for volunteers.  Unfortunately, their main warehouse was damaged by hail and rain this month, so they are currently asking volunteers to come sort through their food to save what was not damaged by the storm.   This opportunity lasts only until October 13th, so now is the time to act!

3.      Hoofbeats with Heart is an organization in Queen Creek that helps individuals with special abilities through working with horses.  They provide programs that improve the physical, cognitive, social and emotional skills through working with horses.  It is a really great organization that is always looking for volunteers.   Volunteers must be 14 years or older and must participate in a volunteer training session before they begin.

All of these organizations need your help throughout the year.  Donate your time and abilities and you will not only help those in need, but you will help yourself as well.  Volunteering is extremely rewarding, so get family and friends together and volunteer at an organization!

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