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Creative Ways to Help People in Your Community

Published by Hooked Marketing on June 1, 2020
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Many people are really struggling right now. Some of them could greatly benefit from a little assistance, or they are just in need of something to brighten their day. If you are looking for a way to help them, here are some creative ways to help people in your very own community.

Have A Free Yard Sale

You probably have some items that you want to get rid of. You shouldn’t just throw these items away as they can be very useful to others. Instead of donating them at your local thrift store, you should get rid of these items by having a free yard sale in your very own front yard. There really isn’t much for you to do besides putting the items out front with a sign that says they are free. By having a free yard sale, you can help your neighbors, and you won’t have to deal with finding a place to try to donate these items.

Pick Up Litter

Your neighborhood won’t feel like a place that people want to call home if there’s litter all around you. This is why it’s a good idea to pick it up. Designate a day once a week to go around picking up pieces of trash that you find. Encourage other residents to get involved to. It will bring you all together as a community while beautifying your neighborhood in the process.

Install A Miniature Library In Your Yard

A lot of people are reading more now than they ever have before. If you find yourself with a few books or magazines that you no longer need, consider installing a miniature library in your front yard. All you need to do is attach a small box with a clear door on top of a post. Insert the post into the ground, and place the books in there. Encourage your neighbors to help themselves to them, and ask them to put reading materials inside that they no longer want. It will allow them access to books or magazines without having to visit the library.

Host An Outdoor Movie Night

Do you have a love for movies? If so, then you should share this love with your neighbors. Host an outdoor movie night. All you need is a projector and a sheet to use as a movie screen. You can easily throw some blankets on the lawn for all of your guests to sit on. If you want to go one step further, pop some popcorn for everyone to munch on as well.

Grow A Community Garden

Food can be very expensive. It may be difficult for some of the members in your community to be able to afford fresh produce. You can help them by planting a large garden. You can encourage others to plants fruit and vegetable seeds in it as well. When items are ready to harvest, your neighbors can share the fruits of their labor with one another. This will provide them with the opportunity to grow fresh fruits and vegetables that they normally wouldn’t be able to buy.

Make A Community Website

Many of your neighbors may want to reach out to others, but they probably don’t know where to start. You can solve this problem by creating a community website. This type of website will encourage the community to get to know each other. They can use it as a place to post events, ask for advice or to seek help from their neighbors when they need it. A website is an easy way to help others in your community to get to know one another better.

Reach Out To Elderly Neighbors

There’s a good chance that you have some elderly neighbors in your community. You can be a good neighbor by reaching out to them. Find out if you can help them in any way. Offer to pick up groceries for them, shovel their driveway, or bring up the mail from the mailbox. They will appreciate you taking the time to assist them, and you will be able to make a new friend all at the same time.

In conclusion, there are a lot of creative ways to help people in your community. All of the ideas mentioned above can really help your community out. By doing even a few little things for others, you can wind up positively impacting their lives in ways that you never dreamed of.

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