National Make A Difference Day is celebrated on the fourth Saturday of October each year as a way for individuals and organizations to come together to make a difference -- big or small.  For more than 20 years, USA Weekend and Points of Light sponsored Make a Difference Day. Although they are no longer the promoters of this day, organizations and individuals continue to honor the day through acts of kindness and service.

HOW TO SAFELY OBSERVE #MakeADifferenceDay

Making a difference can come in many forms so this day is wide open for participation!

• Check out the How to Volunteer Safely During COVID webpage on this site
• Make a donation to a charity with meaning to you.
• Say a kind word of support to someone who is struggling.
• Put your skills to work. Sometimes our hobbies can bring joy to others in ways we least expect it.
• Opportunities are also available in Virginia here:
  • Volunteer Alexandria (multiple opportunities)
  • Virtual Volunteering in Richmond
  • Northern Virginia Family Services
  • VolunteerMatch
  • Catchafire.com