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THE BEST WAYS TO HELP LOCAL NONPROFITS IN CHALLENGING TIMES
appliances? When you clean out your home and donate unused items, you benefit those in the community who need themmost.
Over the past several months, families, businesses, and nonprofits have had to navigate life in this challenging “new normal,”
VOLUNTEER In a time of social distancing, volunteering may be discouraged, but nonprofits still need volunteers to operate. The good news is that many nonprofits need volunteers for positions that maintain social distance, such as driving. Food banks and kitchens need drivers to pick up donations or ingredients from donors and to deliver food to people in need, such as the elderly or those with disabilities. ADVOCATE Even if you don’t have time or resources to give, you can become an advocate for important causes around your community. While it might not seem like much, sharing information about local nonprofits on social media can make a genuine difference. Nonprofits need exposure, which is greatly boosted through community support. Sharing useful information about nonprofits — or sharing their posts — increases their visibility so more people will take action.
and it can be hard to support your favorite
nonprofits when times are tough. Here are a few ways you can help these important entities, even when you don’t have
resources to spare right now.
DONATE While many people donate generously during the holiday season, remember that nonprofits need donations throughout the year, and different nonprofits need different things. A monetary donation can often go a long way, but never feel obligated to give money, especially when your budget may be tight. Instead, consider cleaning out your closet. What clothes, shoes, or other accessories can you part with? What about dishware or small
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