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Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter Receives 2023 Best of Cartersville Award

CARTERSVILLE October 4, 2023 -- Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter has been selected for the 2023 Best of Cartersville Award in the Homeless Shelter category by the Cartersville Award Program.

Each year, the Cartersville Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Cartersville area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2023 Cartersville Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Cartersville Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Cartersville Award Program

The Cartersville Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Cartersville area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Cartersville Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Cartersville Award Program

CONTACT:
Cartersville Award Program
Email: PublicRelations@cities-recognition.com
URL: http://www.cities-recognition.com

Get Inspired to Do Good with this List of Volunteering Ideas

Whether you have a little or a lot of free time, there’s no better way to spend it than by getting out there and making a difference. Even occasional volunteering can have a significant impact!

Let’s start with a few reasons why volunteering is such an important and rewarding activity:

  • Volunteers are crucial. Nonprofit organizations, like your local food bank, typically operate with limited staff and tight budgets. Without volunteers, many would literally be unable to stay in operation.
  • People are in need. When you volunteer, you’re not just supporting an organization—you’re making a tangible difference in the life of someone who needs help. With fewer volunteers, fewer individuals and families have access to the critical services that nonprofits and community groups provide.
  • Volunteering is good for you. Plain and simple, it feels good to help others. Volunteering is a great way to combat stress, depression and anxiety. It can also fight loneliness by helping you meet and interact with fellow volunteers and the people you serve.
  • You can pick up new skills and interests. Volunteering is a great way to try new things and expand your horizons. Each organization will require something a little different, and you can discover new things you’re good at without the commitment of an actual job.
  • It’s a great way to make friends. As we alluded to earlier, volunteering is one of the absolute best ways to meet people who share your similar interests. Sharing the feeling of helping others can be a great start to a friendship.

Now that we’ve covered why volunteering is so beneficial, let’s get inspired with this list of volunteer activities. Remember to consider your skills and passions when choosing where to volunteer, ensuring your experience is both enjoyable and impactful.

After you pick one (or more!) activity, the next step is to research organizations in your community that specialize in that area. Many will have contact forms on their websites where you’ll leave a little information about yourself, then someone will get back to you to set up an orientation.

Keep in mind, volunteering can be a little intimidating at first—just like the first day of a new job. But you’ll get the hang of things in no time. And while there’s really no pressure, remember that some volunteer positions might prefer a greater time commitment than others, so clear communication is important. Also, depending on the job and the organization, some roles may have training requirements beforehand. As a volunteer, your presence is needed and appreciated, so you’ll probably get thanked for being there!

Without further ado, here’s a list of 10 ideas, along with descriptions of what each gig might entail.

10 Volunteering Ideas:

  1. Help out at a food bank. Collect, sort and inspect donations, ensuring food appears safe for consumption. You might also greet and assist shoppers at the distribution center.
  2. Volunteer for a hospice care provider. Spend time with people nearing the end of their lives, providing companionship as well as emotional and other types of support for them and their families.
  3. Work at the city mission. Perform a wide range of functions like serving meals, sorting donations, cleaning and maintenance, or visiting with guests.
  4. Serve at a food pantry. Cook, prep, serve meals, wash dishes, bus tables, clean-up between meals. Embrace your inner waiter or waitress!
  5. Visit a nursing home or assisted living facility. Spend time and enjoy activities with elderly residents, some of whom may not have frequent visitors.
  6. Fundraise. Support your favorite local charity or organization by fundraising online, door-to-door or among friends, family and coworkers.
  7. Mentor a child. Spend time with kids who could use companionship or a positive role model. Tutoring, after-school programs or going on outings are some example activities.
  8. Coach youth sports. Volunteer to coach soccer, baseball, basketball and more, coordinating games, practices and team activities.
  9. Work at an animal shelter. Be a companion or caregiver to at-need animals. Support adoptions, go on walks and give lots of snuggles.
  10. Volunteer in your community. Whether it's cleaning up local parks or mowing lawns and performing home maintenance for the elderly, you don’t necessarily have to volunteer for an organization to make a difference.

Feeling inspired yet? Remember, if everyone just thought about volunteering but didn’t act, countless people (and animals!) would go without the critical services that nonprofits in the community provide. By stepping up, you can make a huge impact on people’s lives while meeting new friends and having incredible experiences.

So what are you waiting for? Get out there and make a difference!
 

Our Impact This Year

  • People Helped

    1,937

  • Volunteer Hours

    4,259

  • Dollars Raised

    $877,852

  • Community Impact

    $190,844

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