Act Locally AND Globally

There is something to be said about working with your hands. For me, a busy workweek consists of a lot of time sitting at a desk. But a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to spend a Saturday at the Food Bank of the Rockies helping clean out and organize their warehouse with other Denver Altruists. It was a lot of work, but rewarding work.

Our monthly donations through the Altruist community do a lot of good but are only one piece of the puzzle. There is another side to living a charitable life — reaching out to your local community.

Our Denver group started these monthly volunteer outings at a number of local nonprofits that need the extra hands. Organized by Dave Allbrook (member #3), these events are open to anyone who wants to join. We work hard and get to know one another, always finding time to socialize after each event, commiserating about sore muscles and replenishing with snacks and libations.

For the next Denver event, we’ll be helping out Project C.U.R.E. at their warehouse in Centennial on May 23. Project C.U.R.E. collects donated medical supplies and sends then to developing countries — enabling local doctors to properly care for their patients. If you’re in Denver and would like to join us, check out our Facebook page.

If you would like to organize a local volunteer group in your town, let us know and we can help you get in touch with other Altruist members in your area.

We’re always told to think globally and act locally, but why can’t we have our cake and eat it too? Why not act locally and globally! -Jared Janes, founder of Altruist

If you’re as inspired as we are, consider becoming an Altruist. Learn more about our community and how we’re crowdsourcing philanthropy $1 at a time at joinAltruist.com