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How to Find a Cause You Love This Month

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It’s hard to believe that another month has come and gone. As we enter October and inch closer to the holiday season, year-end giving and volunteering also ramp up. That makes this the perfect time to find a cause you’re truly passionate about so you can consider lending your talents. Not sure where to start? Check out these tips to discover a cause you’re truly passionate about, along with some ideas to get started! 

 

Involve Your Hobbies and Interests

Think about what you like to do or something that you’re passionate about. Those hobbies and interests can translate into helping an organization succeed. For example, if you love working with your hands, consider donating your talents to help Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam build. If you’ve always loved helping others, consider volunteering with us. 

You can also consider what you’re good at and how that could translate into volunteering. If you’re great at sewing and knitting, you could lend those talents to help Habitat make quilts for new homeowners. If you’re great at excel spreadsheets, consider helping steer our organization and help Habitat with administrative activities you enjoy. These are all easy ways to get started and find a cause you love with Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam. We even have committees that you can serve on.

Talk with Friends and Your Community

Still stumped? Sometimes causes we’re truly passionate about come to us after learning new information. Open yourself up to conversations where you ask others what they’re passionate about in your community. Chances are, those conversations will lead to your own passion igniting to do more good. Moreover, you'd be surprised how many people have been or are currently involved with helping Habitat succeed in the Kanawha Valley. 

Examples of Causes to Support

Habitat not for you? Still looking for some ideas on causes to support? October is full of important dates you can use to find a cause or remember to give back. Check out these examples of causes that have recognition this month: 

  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    Unfortunately, cancer has most likely touched all of us in one way or another. October is considered breast cancer awareness month. There are various walks and fundraisers to help mark the occasion to help spread awareness and raise money to fight this terrible disease.
     
  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month
    October is an awareness month to help educate and help combat domestic violence cases and decrease the statistics. Sadly, too many people have been victims of domestic violence. You can use this month to research organizations helping domestic violence victims or educating yourself.
     
  • World Smile Day (Oct 1)
    Did you know that smiling can help boost your endorphins? Use this day as a reminder to be the reason somebody else smiles today. Use the tips above to find a cause you love and consider volunteering.
     
  • National Be Nice Day (Oct 5)
    Being nice is one of the easiest ways to spread kindness. While this isn’t an exact cause to support, it is a way you can spread the altruistic spirit. Go out of your way to perform random acts of kindness. 
     
  • Make a Difference Day (Oct 23)
    How will you make a difference? Now that you’ve hopefully found a cause you love to support, use this day to volunteer or make a plan to make a difference. Consider setting up your yearly giving or volunteering plan. 

Now that you have ample ideas to get started, it’s time to spread the love. The first step is always the hardest, so don’t be afraid to get out there and try something new today.

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