During Lent, we are invited to grow closer to God and our neighbors. This season offers us a special opportunity to serve others. As we journey through these 40 days, consider how you might bring hope, comfort, and security to others through these service opportunities.
Organizations to Support
Donate money, expertise, goods of all kinds. Volunteers needed.
A WIDER CIRCLE - clothing, household goods, career help
HOUSE OF RUTH - useful items for survivors of domestic abuse and their children
NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - donations for re-sale shop
MONTGOMERY COUNTY GREEN BANK - green classes and projects
INTERFAITH WORKS - clothing, meal providers, essential needs, vocational services
BABY AND ME – MARTHA'S TABLE - program for expectant and new mothers
HOPE CONNECTIONS FOR CANCER SUPPORT - support groups, mind-body classes, education
Tiny Random Acts to Fill Your Own Heart!
Let your partner watch his/her show – And don't roll your eyes or huff and puff about it.
Make an effort to avoid doing the things that annoy your spouse, work teams, kids (or roommates), friends
Come from a kinder heart, in general
Listen more
Sneak flowers on the desk of someone going through a rough time at work
Keep chocolate in your bottom desk drawer and tell officemates about it
Compliment children so their parents can hear
Buy the stuff the neighbor kid is selling
Donate your vacation or sick days to a person who is struggling with an illness
Listen to someone's life story – Yes, the whole thing
How Can I Make Someone Else Secure?
Helping neighbors, family, and friends:
Shop for groceries
Clean house
Cut grass
Plant bulbs
Shop for necessities
Lend a book
Lend an ear
Buy flowers
IF you SEE a need, DO it!
Baby sit for kids or grandkids
Cook meals
Take meals
Job searching
Interview practice
Computer training
Budget balancing
Ride to church
Ride to visit families
ASK how you can help
Walk a dog