Some 90 members of the Linfield College community, including students and staff, withstood wind and rain to volunteer during Make A Difference Day Saturday, Oct. 25.
Make A Difference Day, the largest community service effort in the U.S., prompts corporations, government leaders, charitable organizations and individuals to volunteer and perform service projects for one day.
“These days of service are important because they help students to give back to a community we are so lucky to be part of,” said sophomore Alyssa Kaplan, coordinator. “The experience also encourages students to take on new perspectives and maybe even step a little out of their comfort zones.”
Volunteers served at a number of sites with area organizations and government agencies including the McMinnville Downtown Association, Henderson House, St. Vincent de Paul, the Historical Society, Miller Woods, the Boyer Farm and McMinnville Public Library.
Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others; it is a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October.
For more information, contact Kaplan, akaplan@linfield.edu.
