On Monday, first lady Michelle Obama and several members of the Obama Cabinet spread out around the country to kick off United We Serve, an initiative of the Obama administration to increase the level of volunteerism nationwide.
The first lady, along with California first lady Maria Shriver, helped build a playground in San Francisco. President Obama, who is expected to take part in a volunteer project later in the week, first announced the intiative and the new website www.serve.gov in a web video last week.
This announcement and nationwide initiative gives us a chance to again remind all of our United Way friends and supporters of the importance of volunteerism. Giving money and talking about the causes you support are only part of the process of building stronger communities. Volunteering is critical; whether it's building playgrounds, delivering meals to homebound people, tutoring at-risk kids or sorting donations at a food pantry. The time you give is every bit as important as the dollars you give.
If you'd like information on how and where to volunteer, there are several options. You can dial 2-1-1 or visit the Colorado 2-1-1 website, you can visit the Volunteer Connection online, or you can contact us here at Foothills United Way.
