Mālama Maui Nui’s annual cleanup, Make A Difference Day, is set for Saturday, October 24 as part of a national day of volunteer service organized by USA Today. This community-driven, community-oriented day of service recognizes that every single person has the power to make a positive contribution, and MMN strongly believes community engagement is necessary to preserve our environment and enhance the health and vitality of our community.
“[Make A Difference Day] is a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors” states the MakeADifferenceDay.com website. “The stories told around Make A Difference Day show that anyone – regardless of age, location or resources – can accomplish amazing things when they take on the problems they see in their community.”
In the spirit of neighbors helping neighbors and improving our quality of life, Mālama Maui Nui staff will be assisting fellow organization The Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission – KIRC in the important work they do for the sacred neighbor island. Because all staff will be participating in the KIRC Work Day on October 24, the MMN office will be closed that Saturday.
Mālama Maui Nui likewise encourages residents to identify a need in their surrounding community and take action to address that need on October 24 or 25 in honor of Make A Difference Day.
More information on Make A Difference Day is available at MalamaMauiNui.org or by calling 808-877-2524.