Letter from the Publisher
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A s a parent, I know how easy it is to get caught up in the busyness of everyday life. Between school, activities and work, finding time for anything beyond the usual routine can feel impossible. I try to regularly carve out time for family fun (it’s part of my job, after all!) because I know my relationships with my kids and my own mental health benefit. Another activity that’s become increasingly important to my family throughout the year is volunteering together. Giving back brings us all immense joy, gratitude for what we have and a renewed sense of purpose. Recently, we participated in a Family Volunteer Day at the Homeless Alliance, packing sack lunches and helping roll 7,500 socks! We’ve served at Sisu Youth Services, making meals and creating cards for the youth staying at the shelter. We’ve prepared Thanksgiving meals through Other Options, Inc. And we’ve helped pack backpacks of food for school kids through the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. When my kids were too young to volunteer in person, we helped collect items from the wish lists of organizations like Infant Crisis Services and Upward Transitions. It’s humbling to see my children learning firsthand how small acts of kindness can make a big impact. Not only do we get to help others, but we’re also strengthening our family bond and instilling values of service and empathy. Volunteering has opened up new conversations in our home, and we’re all learning more about our community and how we can contribute to making it better. If you’ve been wanting to find ways to serve together as a family but aren’t sure where to start, MetroFamily can help! Check out our list of family volunteer opportunities . Talk with your kids about what community causes or issues are important to them, and see if you can find a project that aligns with their passions. As you plan for Spring Break, look ahead to summer or notice an open weekend on your calendar, I encourage you to incorporate volunteering as a family in some way. I think you’ll find you gain just as much as you give back!
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CEO & Publisher Erin Page COO & President Morgan Harris Digital Editor Lindsay Cuomo Art Director Stacy Noakes Assistant Editor
MY BIG KIDS AND I RECENTLY PARTICIPATED IN THE HOMELESS ALLIANCE’S FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY.
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