Did you ever have a caregiver say, "I'm doing this for your good!" Ouch! That usually meant something terrible was about to happen in my world. As I grew up, I've become more curious about how that could be true, and I find it often is.
Here at Love the 'Ham, we've been working behind the scenes with 34 current organizations (and more coming soon) to give you more information "for your good" so that you can be informed about the fantastic work happening in Effingham County and how you can get involved. Here are our top goals:
1) To create a database of GROUPS that provide volunteer opportunities in Effingham County, including their who, why, and how. Who they are, why they do what they do, and how you can find them. We hope you align your support with your passions and causes close to your heart.
2) To provide a searchable database of NEEDS of ways you can volunteer, including details of who, what, and how. Who would be a good fit, what to expect with as much detail as possible, and how the need is met, including a clear RESPONSE button so that a representative from that group will reach out to you to sign you up and answer any questions! We hope you align your support with your strengths, abilities, and experiences that make you an expert for that job...or maybe a novice if you're exploring and expanding into something new and different in a safe space.
3) To provide a database of current EVENTS where you can support all the efforts through fundraisers, celebrations, booths, or volunteer days, including of who, what, and when. Who is hosting and invited, what is happening, and when. We hope you have a great time, celebrate, and truly experience joy - all for a good cause.
And then, of course, we'd love your help to spread the word! Invite a friend, share with your network, connect with a team at work or church, and on social media, please follow, share, comment, and react to posts. We are now on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and LinkedIn. If you have a website, would you consider including the link or mentioning it in your newsletter?
Together is a great place to be! Thanks for your support.
