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This week's DDG featured org, Heeling House, was founded by Kathy Benner, an animal behavior expert, who has spent her career working with animals from penguins to llamas. Her background is reflected in the wide spectrum of training programs for animals, which includes multiple levels of animal-assisted training, and a canine good citizen course. Never fear, however, as Heeling House employs human specialists as well -- that is, people who specialize in people. (Pssst... click here for a couple of work opportunities). A degree in behavioral sciences isn't required, however. Volunteer applications are available.
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Throw away Halloween candy and you'll risk the wrath of your children (unless we're talking about circus peanuts or candy corn, those are the devil's confections), but share Halloween candy with a soldier who couldn't be home for costumes and trick-or-treat, and your kid can be part of something bigger than himself. Operation Gratitude collects donations of Halloween candy and ships boxes to US military members serving overseas. There are even special instructions for dentists who want to hold candy buy-back events The good feeling of sharing is even better than all those fun-size Snickers bars.
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Thurs., 11/3 - Be part of the N Crowd! Tour N Street Village and learn more about what this fantastic organization is doing to help women experiencing homelessness and to raise awareness of their needs.
Fri., 11/4 - Break Away (cue Kelly Clarkson earworm) provides great opportunities for college students looking for alternative breaks, i.e. service trips and learning about social issues over girls gone wild. Help celebrate the 25th anniversary and learn more. Spring break booking time can't be too far off...
Sat., 11/5 - Whodunnit? Attend this murder mystery dinner, hosted by the Howard West Rotary Club to benefit Project Maanasi, a mental health organization for women and children in rural India.
Sun., 11/6 - Play Pokemon Bingo and raise funds for Blessings in a Backpack, which helps provide weekend nourishment to students in food-insecure homes. (Re: Pokemon: You're welcome or so sorry, whichever is appropriate).
Mon., 11/7 - VOLUNTEER. Months after the July flooding in Ellicott City, the Patapsco River is still pretty trashed. Get your waterproof boots wet by pitching in on a cleanup.
Tues., 11/8 - FREE. Today, let's forego organized activities and say Just Vote. If you have a neighbor who needs a ride to the polls, or you voted early and your friend doesn't want to take his kids along, help out, pitch in, let's help one another fulfill our civic responsibility.
Wed, 11/9 - How many pairs of shoes do you have? The real number. Now imagine having none. For some children, this is a reality. Sole Hope not only provides shoes, but jobs as well. Attend a shoe cutting party -- find out how you and your pants can help!
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“Money is not the only commodity that is fun to give. We can give time, we can give our expertise, we can give our love or simply give a smile. What does that cost? The point is, none of us can ever run out of something worthwhile to give.”
― Steve Goodier
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