Involvement
in a community is the key to togetherness and understanding. Whether is it
fighting for a cause, raising donations, or helping someone in need – citizens of
all genders, ethnicities, races, and ages are brought together for the common
good. Volunteering your time and effort can truly make a difference in someone’s
life, as well as in your own. It makes you a better citizen, which others can
look up too; also it will make you feel as though you have personally made a
difference in the world. Whether what you contribute is big or small, each piece
correlates with another, and over time all the efforts which are made will add
up – completing the puzzle.
The
photos which have been selected above strongly represent what it means to be a
community. There are many ways in which one can become involved in their community.
Coming together to serve a greater purpose such as raising money for various organizations
is very common. Organizations such as the SPCA, medical research groups, the
YMCA, and Animal shelters all are dependent on donations of money and supplies
from the public in order to run a smooth operation. Candy strippers, sports team
coaches, church leaders, and volunteers all serve their personal time in order
to provide services to others in need. Also, Donating blood and organs helps to
save lives of individuals all over the world. Planting trees and cleaning up
parks is very beneficial to the environment and it also creates a space in the outdoors
that people can enjoy. In short, there are many options when it comes to
getting involved in your community to make it a better place.
So now
you may be asking yourself, “What can I do to help?” The answer to this question
is endless. You can call local organizations, hospitals, shelters, and food
banks to see if they need money or items donated, or if they need someone to
donate their time in order to help out. You can raise money or create a
fundraiser event in to gather money for a cause. Even lending a helping hand to
someone in need is a step in the right direction. If everyone just contributed
a little bit, then our communities could become a better place.
Regardless,
every effort helps.
