Best Places to Give Back to Your Community

When you are part of a community that you love, giving back doesn’t seem like a chore as much as it does a way of life. Not only is it a feel-good moment for you, but it also helps out everyone. If you have children, including them also teaches them what it means to be a part of something bigger than themselves. We have compiled a list of some of the best places to give back to your community here in our lovely town of Kingsport, Tennessee.

TCGC Animal League Inc.

TCGC Animal League Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to changing the lives of neglected animals. When you volunteer here you are giving back to the animals of the community by taking care of them and helping to find them homes. Animals are held near and dear to our hearts. To find out a good time to volunteer, make sure to contact them directly.

If you are unable to give your time, they do take donations for the animals such as money for surgeries, medications, and food. They also accept pet supplies such as Purina One cat food and dog food. If you are able to foster an animal of theirs, that would also be a great help.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee Inc.

If you are looking for another way to volunteer, the food bank is a great place to start. They are always looking for volunteers and donations. They depend on volunteers to help with serving the community’s needs.

Ways to get involved include sorting and packing groceries with nonperishable food items, health items, paper goods, and frozen goods. They also have a backpack program for eligible children to provide them with weekend meals. In addition, you can donate food and funds to the program to help with these items.

Toastmasters International

The Toastmaster program has a goal to provide a supportive environment for individuals to learn and develop communication skills. This large program is headquartered out of Colorado but has a local club. You can donate to the program as an individual to the Smedley fund to help with the monetary needs of the program. Members of the club do have to pay a small fee but it helps them grow to be successful adults.

United Way of Greater Kingsport

The United Way of Greater Kingsport has a simple mission, “fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.” They do this through the work of volunteers and donations. This nonprofit organization helps the homeless, teens, families, animals, education, and just about any person in need. If there is one particular thing close to your heart, volunteering through the United Way can help connect you to it. There are many different ways to volunteer, even for just a few hours every month. This is a great way to give back to your community. You can donate through their website as well.

We hope our list has given you some great ideas of where to go next time you are feeling generous. Our community thanks you.

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