Assist programs working “on the ground”
Civic associations often form close partnerships with organizations engaged in the collection and distribution of essential items in their communities. These efforts can provide critical relief to those living below the NPPS.
Organizations redistributing essential items often rely on volunteers to collect, sort, and/or distribute donations, as well as to find the financial resources to carry out their mission.
To get started:
Identify food, clothing, furniture banks, or other nonprofits that provide basic need items.
Schedule recurring volunteer days or commit to volunteering a certain number of hours per month.
Donate or raise funds to help the nonprofit organization(s) you have identified as partners.
Best Practices / Innovative Programs
Members of the Durango Daybreak Rotary Club, in Colorado, volunteer to install solar-powered lighting in the homes of individuals living on the Navajo reservation.
Kiwanis International is a network comprised of local clubs and internal organizations working to support children in their respective communities by addressing hunger and literacy. The Kiwanis Club of Severna Park and the Judy Center of Hilltop Elementary school operate the Kiwanis Kids Closet in Anne Arundel County, MD. They collect and redistribute baby items.
The Beacon Hill Civic Association has launched a Community Fund Grant Program to assist other area nonprofits.
