Make A Difference Day is an all-encompassing national day of service dedicated to helping others — a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Originally created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is sponsored locally by Whatcom Volunteer Center.

More than 800 volunteers came together on October 24, 2009 for Make A Difference Day 2009. Projects included environmental restoration, painting, light construction, working with youth and seniors, sorting clothing for the homeless, as well as many other helpful opportunities. It was an amazing day in which people of varied backgrounds unified for a common cause to create visible, impactful change in Whatcom County. Thanks to all who helped out!

Make A Difference Day 2010 will be on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Partner Agencies served on Make A Difference Day 2009:

Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Arthritis Foundation, Lutherwood Camp & Retreat Center, Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, Opportunity Council, American Museum of Radio & Electricity, Mount Baker Red Cross, The ARC of Whatcom County, Bellingham Theatre Guild, Birch Bay State Park, Broadway Neighborhood Youth Club, Volunteer Chore Program, Brigid Collins, Bellingham Parks & Recreation, Community to Community, Health Support Center,  Interfaith Community Health Center, Kulshan Community Land Trust, Lydia Place, Max Higbee Center, Rebound of Whatcom County, Sean Humphrey House, St. Francis Foundation, Whatcom Land Trust, Whatcom Volunteer Center – Project Warm-Up, Woodstock Farm Conservancy.

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National Make A Difference Day