EDITORIAL: Thank a volunteer

Published 6:55 pm Monday, April 27, 2020

April is recognized nationally as Volunteer Month, and this year that takes on special meaning. 

All around us, people are giving back. Perhaps you are among them. If you are, then you have our gratitude. As we venture through this period of uncertainty, there are volunteers sewing masks for essential workers, people reading online to children and others donating food and giving of their time to ensure that children and elderly are getting feed. For all these things and so many others, we’d like to say thanks. 

There are so many ways to volunteer your time and talent to help others and to improve the community.

It has been said the truest measure of a society is how it cares for its least fortunate.

There is an old saying that those who can do, do. Those who can do more volunteer.

While charitable donations are needed, sometimes the best contribution we can make is to donate ourselves.

Giving our time can often mean as much, and even more, than giving our dollars.

Whether through our respective churches, other nonprofit organizations, or simply helping a family or individual, there are numerous ways to lend a helping hand.

Look for your opportunities to volunteer your time and resources throughout our region.

You need look no farther than your own civic club, church or favorite charity.

Thank all of you for your spirits of generosity and hearts of service.