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Celebrate National Library Week
Originally published on the I Earned It Blog. Four Ways to Get Involved April 23 – 29 is National Library Week! National Library Week was first sponsored in 1958 by the American Library Association. This year’s theme is “There’s More to the Story.” There are several ways to participate in National Library Week, such as visiting your local library, attending events and programs, sharing your love for libraries on social media and supporting library advocacy efforts. Let’s dive into these four ways to get involved in National Library Week: 1. Visit Your Library Visiting your library is a great way to improve your skills and make yourself more well-rounded. Additionally,…
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How to Participate in National Volunteer Week
Originally published on the I Earned It Blog. Five Tips for Volunteering April is National Volunteer Month, and this week, April 16 – 23, is National Volunteer Week! National Volunteer Week was created in 1974 by President Richard Nixon. According to Points of Light, “National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world.” National Volunteer Week is an excellent opportunity to give back to your community and positively impact the world. Here are five tips for getting involved: 1. Research local organizations: Find out…
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How to Participate in National Keep America Beautiful Month
Originally published on the I Earned It Blog. Five Ways to Beautify Your Community April is National Keep America Beautiful Month, which celebrates and promotes environmental awareness and action. This effort was developed by the national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful to inspire and educate people on how to keep their communities clean and beautiful. There are many ways to participate in this vital initiative, from volunteering in a local clean-up effort to making small changes in our daily habits to reduce waste and pollution. Here are five ways to participate in National Keep America Beautiful Month and beautify your community: 1. Organize a local clean-up in your community. One way…
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Celebrating the 75th World Health Day
Originally published on the I Earned It Blog. Three Tips for Celebrating World Health Day April 7, 2023, is World Health Day! World Health Day is a global health awareness day sponsored by the World Health Organization. This year is the 75th anniversary of WHO. To celebrate, WHO is looking back at “public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades” and motivating “action to tackle the health challenges of today — and tomorrow.” This year’s World Health Day theme is “Health For All.” Here are three ways to celebrate World Health Day: 1. Take care of your physical and mental health Supporting your physical…