Most people have heard of the Special Olympics, but do you know about the Special Olympics World Games? They just took place this past March 14-21 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This multi-sport event for athletes with intellectual disabilities is no small gig- check out these numbers:
7,000+ Athletes
170+ Countries Represented
2,500 Coaches
DO GOOD Week may be over, but the impact is not!
8,955 Volunteer Hours Served During DO GOOD Week
2,397 Individuals Activated During Do GOOD Week
1,000+ New Volunteers Connected with a Local Nonprofit
For the full infographic, click here.
Time: Wednesday, April 10 (mid-DO GOOD Week)
Destination: Philanthrodating at Imperial Charlotte
Target: SHARE Charlotte, American Pit Bull Foundation and Joedance Film Festival
Passport and Project Scientist Connect for STEM Education in Charlotte
Volunteering Remotely Is A Real Thing. Here’s How.
Written by Amy Andrews
Do you want to make a difference but don’t see how you can fit it volunteering? Maybe you haven’t pursued opportunities because you travel for work or only have free moments late at night after your kids are in bed. Well, here’s a little known gem - you can volunteer from home. Yes, you read that correctly - make an impact in your community from home.
SHAREable: 9 Unique Ways for Teens to Give Their Time
Let’s face it- service hours can sometimes feel like that thing you “have to do” with your free time, instead of that thing you are looking forward to doing in your spare time. But, what if you used your service hours as a time to explore your own interests and strengthen your skill set while doing GOOD? Sounds like a win-win to us.
DO GOOD Week would not be possible without the generosity of our official partners! While the YMCA of Greater Charlotte is a 501c3 themselves, they are one organization that knows the importance of the nonprofit community coming together to support each other in their efforts to make Charlotte stronger.
Hear about it in their own words with this quick Q&A with the YMCA:
DO GOOD Week would not be possible without the generosity of our official partners! Thompson Child and Family Focus is the longest standing nonprofit in Charlotte and while they themselves are a 501c3, the Thompson staff are encouraged and supported in their efforts to contribute to causes outside of Thompson’s own mission- they are even given Volunteer Time Off (VTO). Now THAT is an organization that knows a rising tide lifts all boats.