October 27th is Make A Difference Day

Started by USA WEEKEND Magazine in 1992, Make A Difference Day is one of the largest community service efforts in the United States. Each year 3 million people worldwide join together on the fourth Saturday in October to help make a difference in their communities.

Teaching students to make a difference in their communities can provide many benefits. Students are not only changing other’s lives; they are changing their own. Some of the benefits include: developing social and relationship skills, gaining confidence and learning compassion for others.

Here are some ideas for students to make a difference at their school:

• Have students spend some time cleaning up school grounds so that everyone can enjoy a safe and clean environment
• Start a clothing and food drive for families in need at your school
• Start an after-school tutoring program where students help each other with their homework and school projects

How are you and your students planning to make a difference on October 27th?