How to Give Your Community a Hand
When you look at all the troubles in the world, do you feel helpless? One of the challenges we’re given in life is to find ways to assist others. Because of the hardships created by COVID-19 — from job loss to losing loved ones — it’s never been more important to donate your time, money, or other resources if you’re in a position to do so. After all, you’d want someone to throw you a lifeline if you were struggling, so it’s a gift to be able to offer that kind of support to others. As a bonus, volunteering can boost your mental health and make you a happier person over time.
There are opportunities right here in your own community, and Haute Green Tea has gathered some resources to help you lend a hand to those in need.
Through Work
Helping others starts in your backyard. Are there ways you can contribute through work or your career?
Talk to your employer about matching contributions or finding a nonprofit to support.
If you feel a calling, consider working in impoverished communities.
Change your career trajectory and become a teacher through certification and licensure.
The Unfed
Food insecurity runs rampant throughout the world, and there are ways you can help.
Look to area food pantries to help those struggling with hunger.
Consider making in-kind donations.
Offer up your garden’s bounty to fight hunger.
Young people can help by fundraising, growing produce, volunteering, and so forth.
The Aging
Growing older is a blessing, yet it often comes with a variety of challenges. Why not help out those who are aging and in need?
Volunteer with or donate to organizations that help seniors in need.
ElderHelpers provides volunteers that help seniors with chores or socialization.
Simply sharing time with an older person is a gift to you both.
Get your kids involved with seniors through puzzles, telling stories, or playing games.
The Unsheltered
Homelessness is a worldwide plight. Thankfully, there are ways you can help.
Over 500,000 people in the United States are homeless.
Consider practical ways to help a homeless person.
Help homeless animals in your community through volunteering, fostering or adoption.
Children and pets are naturally drawn to each other, so consider making a connection.
It’s easy to feel helpless when looking at the size of the world’s problems. But we are taught that through our ongoing kindness and hard work, there will be an abundant reward. Make it a point to bless others, and you will be blessed in return.