Ways tO get Involved in your Community

The St. Jude Research Hospital is one of my favorite organizations to give to! Every year I raise money and run in one of their 5k's! Did you know St. Jude patients and their families do not pay a DIME to be medically treated? Talk about AMAZING!

Ronald McDonald House programs, located near top children’s hospitals, allow parents who are far from home to stay close to their hospitalized child and benefit from the comforts of home without incurring hotel and food costs.

Make A Wish creates live changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The wishes are provided 100% by donations. 

Did you know Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization with more than 100,000 registered Little Free Library book-sharing boxes worldwide? Learn how that tiny library you’ve seen in your neighborhood is part of a global book-sharing movement—and you can join! Anyone can start a little library for their community.

If you don't want to start one, you can always give books to them! 

You would be surprised to know that SO many communities have a food bank for those in need. Team up with your local food bank and host a food drive, or even volunteer your time one day to help them organize! Click on the link to read more about volunteering at a food bank through the eyes of someone else! 

Animal Shelters are always in need of volunteers and donations! You could donate dog and cat food, blankets, treats and even toys! And of course, you can always donate your time! Click the link to find more fun ways to help your local animal shelter!