Make a Difference Day

National Make a Difference Day is a yearly event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of October. This year it is observed on Saturday, October 26.

It was established in 1992 by USA Weekend magazine to inspire people to make a positive impact in their communities. The day is a celebration of community spirit. 

Here are some ways to participate in National Make a Difference Day: 
 
Volunteer: Help out at a local charity, clean up a park, or donate to a food drive 
 
Organize a project: Put together a charitable project
 
Spread awareness: Educate people about the importance of giving back
 
Celebrate: Recognize and celebrate the efforts of your employees
 
Use social media: Post on social media using the hashtag #MakeADifferenceDay
 
Be a mentor: Help a youth or another professional to gain new skills

Make a donation: to a charity with meaning to you

Share kindness: 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.
 
Remember Make a Difference Day can be EVERY DAY it does not have to be confined to a single day each year!