Giving back and a challenge - part 2

Posted this a few years ago and I am just wondering if anything has changed.

First a little background. I have been volunteering for a long time and when we moved to Newmarket I couldn't get back to Scarborough very easily to continue there. I missed volunteering so I looked into Habitat for Humanity and decided to do it.

Today we finished up my 8th build and I got to watch the 5 and 7 year old kids spin around with their arms out, enjoying their new home that they have been hearing about for months! Can't wait for the next build to start so I can see that again at the end.

I seemed a little different this time because it was tougher to get volunteers. They would sign up and no show or we would not get a full crew on some days. I'm getting the feeling that people (specifically younger ones) are becoming even more self absorbed.

Anyway, volunteering at Habitat is what I choose to do and I am just wondering what others are doing. Last time I asked the question I got 20 great coast to coast stories back and on this crummy day in January I would love to start hearing some more.

Back to the topic -

The question is - if you are giving back in your community, what are you doing?

The challenge is - if you aren't currently giving back, why not find something?

Best regards to everyone out there.

Jim Kuzma

Kettleby Handyman