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Here's all you need to identify the right project for you and your group -- or you alone. It only takes one person to make a difference in your community.

Don't have a clue about what you can do? Simply enter the marvelous Make A Difference Day Idea Generator and -- presto! -- you'll have ideas galore!
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See what others have done to earn honors from Make A Difference Day judges. Their projects are inspirational stories of how people of all ages in all places found ways to help others in their communities.

HONORED PROJECTS 2009 Awards announced April, 2009, for projects taking place Oct. 2008.
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We have collected quick, effective ideas from volunteer centers if you are looking for ways to pull large groups together.
IDEAS FOR VOLUNTEER CENTERS

How government officials can make the most impact with Make A Difference Day.
IDEAS FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

Get in touch with Points of Light volunteer resource centers in your area to network with other volunteers and to find out what already might be underway for Make A Difference Day in your community.
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Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of helping others, is sponsored by USA WEEKEND Magazine and its 600 carrier newspapers. Make A Difference Day is held in partnership with HandsOn Network and is supported by the Newman's Own, which will provides $10,000 donations to charities selected by of each of 10 national honorees. The 18th Make A Difference Day is Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008.

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