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Make it Meaningful!
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  • Pick an activity all can enjoy.

  • Ask about: ages, safety, dress & training.

  • Try it before committing long term!

  • Be prompt, courteous & eager to help.

  • Praise & encourage little ones’ “big” efforts!

  • How was it? Swap thoughts &...

Take a shelter animal out for a family walk
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Ever notice how people out walking their pets often get stopped by kids and adults wanting to pet the animal? Getting a pet adopted can be as easy as a walk in the park!

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Take a shelter animal out for a family walk.

Here's what you need:

  • A shelter animal waiting for adoption
  • An “Adopt Me” vest (may be provided by the animal shelter)
    • ...
Food for animal friends!
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You know that family pets are usually well fed, but what about homeless animals in shelters? Did you know that in a tough economy there are more animals in shelters and less money for food? Next time you buy food for your beloved pet, buy some for an animal in need! You’re already there at the store, throw in an extra can or bag in your cart.  A little goes a long way!

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Clean it up!
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Imagine you had to pick up trash or litter whenever you saw it… the short distance between your parked car and any store you visit could involve stopping several times! Wouldn’t that make you think twice before dropping a candy wrapper on the ground?

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Take a walk with your family and help keep our environment clean!

Here's what you need:

  • Plastic...
Family Earth Day!
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Earth Day is April 22nd.  Think globally, act locally.  Your family can get involved in the celebration of Earth Day by participating in the project below! What does planting a tree have to do with peace? Destruction of the environment is directly linked to poverty, human rights violations, civil conflict and war.

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Plant a tree in honor of peace and to...

Holiday hope chests
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Imagine living in a homeless shelter and not getting any gifts on the holidays because your family can’t afford them.  Children of all ages can help assemble a Holiday Hope Chest to give to a homeless child and brighten their holiday!

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Create Holiday Hope Chests for homeless kids

Here's what you need:

  • Shoeboxes or plastic boxes
    • ...
Healthy kits for kids!
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Imagine that you are a homeless child… you wake up at the shelter where you and your family are staying. You need to get ready for school, but you do not have toothpaste or a toothbrush.

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Provide grooming essentials to children in shelters

Here's what you need:

  • A 1-gallon size plastic zip-lock bag
  • 1 toothbrush
  • 1 small tube of...
Include a senior in a family day
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Everyone needs family and friends. Imagine if your family moved away and your friends were no longer around. Wouldn’t you be bored and lonely? This is how many senior citizens feel, but your family can help brighten their day by simply sharing your interests.

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Visit a Senior Center.

Here's what you need:

  • Locate a senior center near you
  • ...
Bingo fun for seniors!
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Senior centers are often looking for activities for their guests to participate in.  Your family can visit a nursing home, assisted living facility or senior center and make the visit special by organizing a fun game that is enjoyable for all!

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Create a fun activity for local seniors!

Here's what you need:

  • Location of your nursing home,...
Run an errand and make a friend
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Love to shop? Shop for a senior! Everyone has errands that need to be done no matter what age you are. Imagine needing something and being unable to get it yourself. While you’re out running your own errands, adding one more to your list can help a senior in need. Make it a family activity!

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Running errands for a senior citizen in your community.

Here's what you need...