Make a Difference Day!

October 24th is Make A Difference Day!

Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. The next event is Saturday, October 24, 2009.

I thought this was a great idea. We can all make a difference in someone's life any day of the year and reap the reward of knowing we did good. But, if you send in an entry form after October 24th, your volunteer project may win not only accolades but a $10,000 donation from Newman's Own for the charity! How's that for an incentive? There's even an idea generator on the site. Here's the link:

Make A Difference Day

What is An Enchanted Letter (TM) doing? Getting shoeboxes together for my favorite charity "Operation Christian Child" at Samaritan's Purse. They collect shoeboxes filled with small toys, socks, toothpaste, toothbrushes, even shoes to distribute to children worldwide. Check the Samaritan's Purse website for local dropoff locations near you. There's still time to put a shoebox together. National Collection Week is November 16-23.

One person can make a difference, and it doesn't have to be anything big.

Samaritan's Purse

Operation Christmas Child