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Toss aside the makeup—it’s time for a different kind of makeover!
Volunteer your time for a true sense of accomplishment. Another plus? Feel good on the inside and you’ll radiate true beauty. Here are some ideas to get you started:
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| In the U.S. alone, 37 million people live below the poverty level and can’t afford the food they need to stay healthy. |
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You can help by volunteering at your local food bank and assisting in organizing food drives, managing food inventory, or distributing goods to families in need. Food banks often work with nearby homeless shelters, so you could also lend a hand there by preparing or serving meals. Visit feedthechildren.org for more info. |
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Animal shelters need volunteers! |
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Check with the animal shelter in your town for ways in which you can help. If you can’t volunteer your time, you can also help by donating pet food, blankets and toys, and by encouraging others to pass up the pet stores and adopt shelter animals. To find a shelter in your area visit spca.com. |
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Reading is a skill that is vital for success
in school and in life. Talk to your local
library, community center or a national
organization like Reading is Fundamental
for opportunities to promote literacy in
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Many older adults living in senior citizen
facilities never receive any visitors. Organizations like Senior Smiles in California will pair you with a senior in need of companionship. You’ll spend time with your new buddy every week talking, doing activities, and just enjoying each other’s company. Ask local senior living facilities how you can get involved. |
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| Get involved in community clean-up efforts! |
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Contact your community center for organized city, park, and beach clean-up events. Can’t find any planned events in your area? Try organizing one of your own by rounding up friends and neighbors to work on small clean-up projects in your own neighborhood.
Visit girlsmatter.com to see how you can help! |
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| For other volunteer ideas and opportunities, visit volunteermatch.org. |
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