“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa

It’s true that everyone makes a difference, and making a difference in your local community doesn’t have to take a lot of time or energy! From volunteering your time to sharing about the mission of a nonprofit organization with others, there are so many ways to get involved, aside from just monetary donations.

As 2024 begins, we’d like to share some ways that you can partner with us at Aaron’s Acres throughout the year and make a difference in the lives of young people with disabilities!

• Volunteer
  • Join us for activities such as taking pictures of our participants during summer camp or helping to organize program supplies!
  • You can download the list of volunteer opportunities below and visit our website to learn more.

• Donate Items
  • We have a Wish List of items that are needed to run our programs and we appreciate this kind of support very much! You can click here to check it out. 
• Host a “Friend-raiser” Event
  • Bring your own community of friends, family members and/or coworkers together and share with them about what we do at Aaron’s Acres!
• Attend Events
  • Aaron’s Acres hosts several different events during the year to raise funds and bring awareness to our organization. Consider getting involved with these events as a guest, volunteer, or sponsor.
• Giving Programs
  • We have a Monthly Giving Program (any amount, given monthly) and our Dream Makers Group ($100 annual donation with opportunities to gather/network with other members). Please click here to learn more about our giving programs.
• Personal Campaigns & Social Media
  • Aaron’s Acres hosts several online fundraising campaigns throughout the year to support various needs at our organization.  Individuals can choose to support and/or share about these campaigns – or create their own fundraising campaign to celebrate a personal milestone or accomplishment, like a birthday or a retirement!
  • It’s also really helpful to us if you follow us on social media and share our posts with your friends!  This helps to build awareness of our mission and creates new connections in the community.
• Corporate Involvement
  • There are various ways for businesses to partner with Aaron’s Acres throughout the year, including volunteering as a group and holding “Dress Down” Days. 
  • Ask your employer if they offer charitable giving programs, which could include payroll-deduction and/or matching gift programs. 
  • You might also want to check to see if your employer currently participates in or is eligible for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.

You can make a difference in your community today by getting involved with a nonprofit organization like Aaron’s Acres!  

To learn more about any of these opportunities, please reach out to Kate Mullen, Director of Development & Community Relations, at 717-917-6101 ext. 105 or katemullen@aaronsacres.org.  Thank you for believing in our mission!