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Recycle a Can
The aluminum can is 100 percent recyclable and can be recycled indefinitely. The aluminum industry pays out over $800 million dollars for empty aluminum cans - from which organizations, like Habitat for Humanity, the Boy or Girl Scouts of America, or even a local sch...
Save an Animal
Over 10 million animals are put to death every year in the U.S. alone because they are abandoned and unwanted. Help to provide a home or a gift of food for some of the 27 million unwanted animals given to shelters in the U.S. every year.
Compost your Waste
Between 40 and 60% of your household waste may be organic waste, yard trimmings and food scraps make up nearly 1/6 of what the average household throws into the garbage. Green tea, coffee grounds, teabags, plant trimmings, raw fruit and vegetable scraps, fresh gr...
Turn your Computer Off Challenge
I challenge you to turn your computer off tonight before you go to bed, and don't turn it on until absolutely necessary. And then, lather, rinse, repeat. Every little bit of energy saved adds up if we all do it! And I don't mean just put your laptop to sleep!! (wh...
Give the gift of food in your community
There are so many people and families in our community who need help just to get through the week or month. Find one of the local organizations that are committed to providing this service and report your donations here. There are so many people who will thank yo...
Make a Donation
Keep track of the donations you have made. Here are some non-monetary donations you could consider: Donate Building Supplies Donate Airline Miles Donate Hotel Loyalty Points Donate Shopping Sprees
Walk a Mile
Walk for a cause, to reflect, to save gas and automobile expenses, to enjoy nature, to be with friends and family
Become A Mentor
Find a mentoring program in your area at www.mentoring.org and start volunteering.
Assist a Student
There are so many students who are in need today. Whether it's helping them with their homework, giving them advice on courses to take, how to get involved in their community, how to build a resume that will serve them well when they apply for a job or to college, ...
Year-Round Donation Commitment
Commit to donate food to your local food bank on a regular basis.
Unplug Electronics
There are many electronic devices that are adding to our energy bill that we may not be aware of. We have developed the habit of not turning them off when we are finished with them. That's when they start adding to our energy bill. The average TV is left on stan...
Shed some pounds!
Obesity is the root of the leading causes of death in the US. Each pound lost is one closer to a healthier community. Be a part of the transformation by supporting healthy initiatives in the area
Organize a Food Drive
Work with your local food bank to organize a one-day food collection in partnership with your place of worship, workplace and/or local grocery store. See tip sheet for information on how to do it.
21-Day Complaint Free World Challenge
I challenge you to...21 days no complaining, gossiping or criticizing. ------------------------------------------- 1. Wear a bracelet or rubber band. 2. Each time you complain, gossip or criticize move bracelet to your other wrist and begin again. 3. Sta...
Ride Public Transit
Using public transit can reduce the need for an additional car, a yearly expense of $6,251. As well as reducing our dependence on foreign oil and the amount of harmful greenhouse gases that are emitted into our environment.
Plant a tree
If you plant a tree today on the west side of your home, in 5 years your energy bills should be 3% less. In 15 years the savings will be nearly 12%. "A mature tree can often have an appraised value of between $1,000 and $10,000." —Council of Tree and Landscape Apprai...
Assemble Emergency Ready Kit
Visit www.ready.gov for a list of emergency readiness items. Assemble an emergency kit for your family and share the list of items with friends and neighbors.
Catalista :: Volunteer Locally!
Do Good. It's Easy. Catalista connects volunteers to nonprofit volunteering opportunities in your neighborhood based on your location! You can read to kids, deliver meals to the elderly, or give $10.00... no matter what you do, pitching in makes a difference. E...
Read to Children
Benefits of Reading Aloud with Children: • Children's self-esteem grows as they experience the security of having a parent or other caring person read aloud with them. • Children experience increased communication with parents and other family members. • Children...
Volunteer
We cannot fundraise our way out of every problem facing our community. While money is a crucial element, people like you put our mission into action, advancing the common good in the areas of education, income and health.