Giving Back to Community / myLot

@skysnap (20152)

July 8, 2016 11:54am CST

This weekend there is one lecture on giving back to the society. And the community here asking for suggestion. I have no idea of my own so thinking how'd you give back in a city you live in. We have few problems that need to be solved. Need all the help distributively that we can do. Is it by donating food and sources to the people who need them? Is it by donating time and money? I am open to ideas. Just not sure how I personally proceed in such type of tasks. I have few ideas in mind like helping financially. But that being said, other things need to be done as well.

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wiLLmaH

@wiLLmaH (8801)

• Singapore, Singapore

18 Jul 16

Better to know the most urgent problem that needed to be solved and focus on that :)

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Sky

@skysnap (20152)

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18 Jul 16

yes that is true.

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Katlynn

@Katlynn (366)

• United States

8 Jul 16

One thing I see a need for in my community, and I'm sure it is needed in many communities, is people helping the elderly or people on very low income repair their homes. It could be repairing steps, porches, roofs, installing siding, etc. Or even helping with lawn care, trimming trees, etc.

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Sky

@skysnap (20152)

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8 Jul 16

That's a good idea. I'd definitely put that point across. Thanks :)

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Katlynn

@Katlynn (366)

• United States

8 Jul 16

@skysnap You are very welcome!

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Marlina

@marlina (154103)

• Canada

9 Jul 16

I like the idea of helping older people taking care of their yards.

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Jennifer

@LovingMyBabies (85923)

• Valdosta, Georgia

8 Jul 16

One thing you could do is sit with an elderly person at the nursing home, sometimes they have no visitors at all and that's a really sad thought. Or visit someone in the hospital that doesn't get visitors, there are plenty of them. Or find a homeless person that really needs to eat today-buy them a burger or something. Little things really add up.

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Sky

@skysnap (20152)

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9 Jul 16

That is very good idea. Talking to them can be good.

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Marlina

@marlina (154103)

• Canada

9 Jul 16

Excellent idea. Older people in nursing home really appreciate a visit and a little treat.

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S George

@shshiju (10342)

• Cochin, India

9 Jul 16

I think spending time with needed is precious than donations.

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Sky

@skysnap (20152)

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9 Jul 16

that is true.

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S George

@shshiju (10342)

• Cochin, India

11 Jul 16

@cacay1 Yes our time and service is valuable.

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ingrid

@ridingbet (66854)

• Philippines

9 Jul 16

well, giving back for me would be planting trees again so there will be no more floods

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Sky

@skysnap (20152)

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9 Jul 16

true trees are definitely needed.

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ingrid

@ridingbet (66854)

• Philippines

10 Jul 16

@skysnap shades too from the thick leaves of these trees are beneficial that is why i dislike those loggers who cut trees indiscriminately.

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Shubhu

@shubhu3 (36463)

• New Delhi, India

9 Jul 16

I think helping somebody without the use of money and materialistic aspects can also help in giving to the community. :)

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Sky

@skysnap (20152)

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9 Jul 16

true that.

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hoong143

@hoong143 (1397)

• Malaysia

9 Jul 16

I think it depends on what they need. Last year, we visit an orphanage. They have enough food and other sources. What they need is money. Hence, we just donated money to them.

Sky

@skysnap (20152)

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9 Jul 16

I see. In that case we have to ask people and decide.

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sofs

@sofssu (23660)

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9 Jul 16

Reduce, reuse and recycle. If any community can do this it will be a great way of giving back a clean, healthy and green environment to the city and its people. We have a lovely waste management system here put into place by the residents of my locality. We have set up days for picking up recyclable waste, donating recyclable waste to those who reuse them and helping people to converting waste to compost.

Sky

@skysnap (20152)

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9 Jul 16

good point. lot can be done with the recycling :)

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sofs

@sofssu (23660)

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9 Jul 16

@skysnap A lot can be done in all the three areas.. try setting up a waste segregation unit.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

8 Jul 16

There are many ways a person can give back. The best place to start is look into the volunteer centers. I'm sure they will have ideas for you.

Sky

@skysnap (20152)

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9 Jul 16

yes I am going to check that out.

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Reine25

@Lucky15 (37391)

• Philippines

8 Jul 16

A simple advice can be a way too

Sky

@skysnap (20152)

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9 Jul 16

yeah but i am guessing I need to jump in it with work too.

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Christina

@chrisandmark (606)

• United Kingdom

9 Jul 16

It's a hard one really as different communities all have such very different needs, I suppose the best way would be to take a look round and see where your help may be needed

Sky

@skysnap (20152)

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9 Jul 16

Yes that is indeed good.

Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

9 Jul 16

I think it's according to the situation, some donate food, some help out at centers for the homeless, schools and hospitals. or if you have money donating it to a needy family, doing yard work for a disabled person and so many other things.

Sky

@skysnap (20152)

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9 Jul 16

yes that sounds like a good option.

Zap

@zap_81 (1019)

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9 Jul 16

How about financing the education to the economically weaker section of the society. Todays child is the future of the nation. You can try and help the young ones .

Sky

@skysnap (20152)

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9 Jul 16

We already have that setup here in community. I usually arrange the stationary and video lectures.

Zap

@zap_81 (1019)

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9 Jul 16

@skysnap well that's good.