Preparations for Thanksgiving seem to usher in the sights and sounds of the holiday season. It is a time of year to be thankful, celebrate with family and to help those who might be far away from both.
For some in our community, this time of year is a challenge. Some parents have a hard time making it a special occasion for their family and some families have no way of being with their loved ones this time of year. Perez DuBois Real Estate wants to share some ways to give back at the beginning of this special time of year. Teach your children what it means to give to others and enjoy helping. It can make your season of celebrating even more meaningful.
Volunteer Opportunities
Do you have a car and like to drive? Do you have the ability to wield a clean-up rag? Can you give the gift of food? Palm Beach County needs you. Check out the following to find some great opportunities to volunteer.
Thanksgiving Basket Brigade Saturday
Boys Town South Florida with the Junior Leagues of the Palm Beaches
Saturday, November 17
This one is coming soon so don’t wait. According to their website, ” At 9 a.m. volunteers of all ages will gather at Boys Town South Florida’s West Palm Beach campus to help assemble the baskets, which will later be delivered to area families.”
22nd Annual Share a Supper
West Palm Beach Parks and Recreation Department
Tuesday, November 26 at the Pleasant City Community Center from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Volunteers are needed for event prep and event execution with various jobs needed to be filled to successfully serve a Thanksgiving meal to over 1,000 community members.
Thanksgiving Dinner Drive
Big Heart Brigade
November 22-28, Palm Beach Gardens Fire Station #3
Close to 100,000 meals will be served this year at the Big Heart Brigade’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Volunteers are needed to pack food, deliver meals, load site and clean up. To schedule your volunteer slot, click here. To find out more about the dinner, click the title above.
Active Helping
Help those in need this holiday season by taking part in the 5th Annual Turkey Trot on Palm Beach Island. To register (it often sells out, so don’t wait too long) click here. If you can’t run, turn out to show your support.
Faithful Thanks
Palm Beach Interfaith Service on Thanksgiving
10:00 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El of Palm Beach
190 North County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Join the Palm Beach faith communities by participating in this unique service. Each year, the prayer service rotates preachers and houses of worship and is always a special occasion for those of numerous faiths to come together and be thankful for their blessings.
No matter how you choose to celebrate the season, maybe this year, it would be worth giving a hand to someone who needs it. The joy it brings to others will impact our community in many positive ways.
