How can I make a difference with anything I have that others might need?

I have read all the replies, and find them full of ideas, especially the birdsong….although I will use if for me, I am putting the idea on FB so others can use it in the months ahead, as well as the Youtube link. Youtube is such a great resource for things like this!

I try to listen to others when they are speaking to me. I do my best to give the person my full attention, and that is a gift. And that is another way of giving my time to others.

I just found out that my county has a Buy A Bag for Seniors. It is a way to purchase a Bag of fresh produce for our marginal brothers and sisters who fall between the cracks. They make just enough-which is really NOT enough-to not qualify for food stamps or other financial helps…the county seeks donations, and asks for volunteers to help pack the produce and deliver the bags to the elderly. Many do not have transportation. The produce- fresh fruits and vegetables- comes from local grocery stores and Saturday Markets.
So I have set up a donation(can’t afford much, but at least something), and am going to volunteer to help pack bags and maybe deliver in the summer and fall months. Others need it, and even a small donation made monthly can help others. I like the idea of several of us making a difference for someone else.
When my children were in grade school, every year before Christmas we would get a large box, and fill it with food, mittens, hats, whatever felt like was needed, I let the kids pick out most of the things that went into the box. We knew who needed it because I volunteered at the schools. We would head out, make sure at least one light was on in the house, or apartment windows….. The kids would put the box on the front porch or apartment door, ring the bell and run! They loved it. It was great fun. And they learnt early that you can make a difference in someone’s life, maybe just for a little bit of time, but it mattered….