We all should be involved in the community one way or another. There is no greater feeling like being a part of something. Being involved in the community is one way to show your support and give back to the community. Too many times people live in their own shell and have no clue what their community has to offer. There are so many benefits when you are involved within your community. Did you know you can be involved in the community that you live in?
Being a part of something.
When the people within the community get involved together, they become closer like family. Being involved within the community is how you keep up with the latest news and events with the community. When you are involved, you can be a part of everything the community has to offer. The community also offers many things for the youths (such as youth groups). Have you ever been a part of a group or organization?
Giving back.
Most communities are about giving back to people in need and doing things for the planet or others. You can partake in many activities that are not only humanly good to do but also makes you feel good about yourself. Planting trees around the park or helping at a soup kitchen are two of the many ways the community helps and gives back. A community becomes stronger the more it gives back and helps people in need. Have you ever helped at a charity or given back to the community?
Community benefits.
Being a part of something bigger than your daily life has many benefits. When you are part of the community you will learn and know everything your community has to offer. You will also learn and know how to become a part of everything the community has to offer. You will be able to donate your time and give back to the people who need it most. Most people do not know how to give back to people in need (and they do not want to just give money to panhandlers). Being part of an organization where you can help the people in need is the way most people want to help. Some people do not like to just give money, some want to do more and be a part of the solution. Would you rather donate time or donate money to people in need?
Living in your own world.
When we are not part of the community and do not reach out to the community; we will have no clue what is happening right in our neighborhood. You will have your own opinion about the community you live in, but you will not know the truth and everything your community does. For example, you may wish your community has a festival or get together but because you don’t see it ever happen you think your community does nothing. When really your community focuses on charity work and cleaning up different parts of the neighborhood. Do you know everything your community has to offer?
Being involved in my community.
Unfortunately, the last few years I haven’t been really involved within my community. In the past I helped and was a part of fundraisers, relay for life, and other things to help where I could. I have been on the side of the road picking up trash on community cleanup day. Sometimes when we are part of something we do things we do not want to do. We try to make it fun and interesting (like who can find the biggest or most interesting trash/item). In the end it makes you feel like you are part of something important and needed.
What is the way you participate and be a part of your community?
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