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Re:Ask HN: As a person, what can I do to improve a city? by dmofp on Saturday November 07, 2020 @05:31PM (#25020249)
Starting with holidays is a fantastic idea. One of the obstacles for me personally is finding time. I'm usually so overwhelmed with work/kids/family stuff, every spare moment seems both inadequate and too precious (e.g. catch up on sleep).

On holidays, though...i'm usually more free.

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Re:Ask HN: As a person, what can I do to improve a city? by susiecambria on Saturday November 07, 2020 @05:49PM (#25020414)
Keep in mind the holidays are highly sought after days to volunteer. Get in early if you want to put in time at a soup kitchen, etc., particularly on Thanksgiving or Christmas.

If you are holiday shopping with the kids, you might be able to add on a little shoe box shopping. The items can be picked up at a drug store, Target, Walmart, etc. The kids can help you pick out and pack up. Then drop it off at a local shelter, church, whichever kind of group is collecting.

Have a great time! And don't stress. Find something that works for you. You're much more likely to do it again :-)

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Re:Ask HN: As a person, what can I do to improve a city? by dmofp on Sunday November 08, 2020 @07:12PM (#25030280)
Good to know. Thanks a ton for the ideas. I really hate how helpless i feel about the world sometimes, any push in the direction of action is a good one.
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