Celebrating the Month of Love: Giving Back to the Local Community

At Imagine Homes, we don’t just work in the communities we serve—we live in them, too! We understand that the heart of our local neighborhoods are the people who call them home. To kick off the month of love, we encourage you to join us in showing up and sharing some love in your community. Here are some ideas on how you can show love to your neighborhood:

1. Embrace the gift of giving back to your community

If you’re looking for ways to express yourself during the month of love, consider dedicating some time to helping others by volunteering and donating to your local charities. From reading books to children at a local library to cleaning up a street, giving back to your community betters other people’s lives and strengthens your neighborhood. Here are some other examples of volunteer work:

• Serve in a soup kitchen. Volunteering at a soup kitchen can feel very rewarding. The joy you get from helping others is something that no amount of money can buy! Support your local soup kitchen in serving free meals to people who need them most.

• Help mold young minds. Check in with your local community centers, churches, or schools if they need extra help with their outreach programs. Be part of a team of volunteers dedicated to helping children develop practical and interpersonal skills.

• Support your local homeless shelter. A little bit of hospitality can go a long way. Help your neighbors who need support to get back on their feet. Connect with your local homeless shelter and ask how you can help.

• Donate preloved items. Give back to the community by donating your preloved books, clothes, bags, and other items. Your neighbors in need would appreciate it.

• Volunteer in an animal shelter. Our furry friends need some love too. Support your local animal shelter by helping other volunteers feed, groom, and entertain cats and dogs in need.

2. Help raise funds for a worthy cause

Rally your friends, family, and neighbors to raise funds for various community projects. Consider working with your local community to jumpstart various initiatives including blood drives, recycling programs, neighborhood watch groups, cleanups, and local food banks. We’ve compiled a list of fundraising activities you and your neighbors can jumpstart:

• Organize a bake sale. Work with your neighbors to raise community funds by putting your baking skills to task. Bake and sell crowd favorites such as brownies, cookies, and cupcakes.

• Hold a garage sale. A great way to raise funds while tidying up your home is holding a garage sale. Sell clothes and other preloved items you no longer need and put the profits towards a communal goal.

• Organize a walk-a-thon. A walk-a-thon is a fun way to stay active and raise funds for your local charity. It’s also a great community event that can effectively bring awareness to a worthy cause.

• Launch a recycling competition. Looking for an effective way to encourage your community to recycle? Let’s start at your local schools! Encourage students to learn the importance of staying green by holding a recycling competition.

3. It’s all about supporting what’s local

• Buy locally. One of the best ways to show your love for your community is to buy locally. When you purchase from a locally owned business, you are supporting the economic stability of your community. A healthy, well-supported local business generates more jobs in your neighborhood and is more likely to keep your money circulating in the local economy.

• Spread the word. There’s nothing quite like word-of-mouth recommendations to encourage people to check out a store, shop, library, and various small businesses. According to a study by American Express in 2020, endorsements of small businesses on social media generate 23% of revenues. Give your favorite local businesses a boost by sharing your recommendations for great local restaurants, bars, and stores on social media.

• Attend local events. Connect with like-minded individuals and touch base with your community by attending local events. There are many events (both in-person and online) that celebrate the amazing communities we live in including parades, concerts, art fairs, farmer’s markets, or that unique pop-up shops that you simply shouldn’t miss.

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