Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. The next event is Saturday, October 22, 2005.

Millions have participated. In 2004, 3 million people cared enough about their communities to volunteer on that day, accomplishing thousands of projects in hundreds of towns.

Your project can be as large or as small as you wish! Look around your community and see what needs to be done. Or let the Idea Generator help you find a project idea to help your community.

After participating Oct. 22, please send in an entry form so you will be counted among the millions of volunteers and be considered for an award.

Can't think of your own project?  Here's two local projects to check out:

Make a Difference Day Tree Planting for Salmon

https://vsadmin.united-e-way.org/uwsc/org/opp/8815498.html

Make a Difference at Willis Tucker Park