Giving back to the Community
By Jada Lamb
Why is it important?
Major Reasons why giving back to the community is important..
No matter how tough you think your life is there’s always someone who has to face challenges that are even tougher than yours. And it goes in many different directions. Not only basic things like making money, getting food, or having a place to rest at night, but also the possibility of taking part in some entrepreneurial projects or getting proper education.We can get a coffee at Starbucks, or a steak at the nearest steakhouse, and so on. But what would you do without electricity or a place to buy some clothes, not to mention getting a computer with internet access?
7 Good reasons to give back.
1.Boost your self-esteem. Many volunteers experience a sense of increased self-esteem and greater self-worth. Helping others makes you feel good about yourself, because you’re doing something for someone that they couldn’t do for themselves.
2.. Make social connections. Loneliness and boredom are common among retirees, students, and transplants to a new city. Volunteering can relieve this sense of social isolation and help you fill empty hours in the day.
3.Gain a new perspective. Life can be hard and when you’re feeling down, your problems can seem insurmountable. Volunteering can offer a new perspective—seeing people who are worse off than you are, yet still hanging in there, can help you see your life in a whole new light.
These are only 3 of the many reasons why you should give back to the community.
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Will County - Public Service Work Organizations
Agape Missions
840 Plainfield Rd., Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-1548
Website: www.agapemissionsinc.com
Services men, women and children with HIV/AIDS through case management, housing, education/prevention programs, social support, pastoral care, counseling, advocacy, support groups and ongoing volunteer support.
American Red Cross
2200 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 729-6100 or (630) 378-0344 or (800) 448-3543
Website: www.chicagoredcross.org
Provides emergency assistance within 24/48 hours of an initial disaster. Emergency assistance for single/multi-family fires, tornadoes, floods, etc. Emergency assistance to military service members/family members. Health & Safety classes, Community Services Outreach Education, International Services.