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Make A Difference Day: What did you do?

October 24, 2011
Plaza College
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 *** Press Release ***

Make a Difference Day was this past Saturday, October 22nd. The official day started in 1990 by USA Weekend Magazine and is celebrated each year on the 4th Saturday in October. The goal has long been to bring people together to tackle small and large needs in their communities. 
Make a Difference Day is America’s largest day of doing good and volunteering, “thanks to the passion and commitment of millions of people willing to give of themselves and their time. These volunteers include students, families, clubs, church groups, neighbors, corporations, athletes and celebrities doing things such as feeding the hungry, teaching children, repairing homes, as well as thousands of other unique opportunities and ideas about how to volunteer,” (Huffington Post). 
Companies like Newman’s Own (Paul Newman), NBC News and The Motorola Mobility Foundation support Make a Difference Day through donations, inspirational messages, giveaways and applications. 
What can you do to make a difference in the world? Have you already done something? Share your stories on the Plaza College Facebook wall or send your story to PlazaCollegeBlog@gmail.com so we can feature it right here on the blog! 
If you want to make a difference in the world, here is a list of National Groups that are members of the Make a Difference Day Advisory Board whom you can join efforts with:
AARP, First Book, General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, March of Dimes Foundation, National 4-H Council, National Assembly, USA Harvest, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America and Volunteers of America.
Not looking to join a group? Start your own efforts right in your hometown. You could start a canned food drive (with the holidays right around the corner, this is a great way to give back to those who are in need!), volunteering at a nursing home or hospital or set up a trash clean-up day involving local students. The ideas are endless; it’s up to you to put them into action!

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