I think we all would agree that volunteering and helping those less fortunate than ourselves...or doing something for the greater good....is a good thing.

    Often I've thought....and maybe you have too, "I'm just too busy to help". That's why I got involved with efforts in my own backyard...Historic Northeast Minneapolis.  

   The Northeast Lions Club, of which I'm a member, goes out 1 day per month to deliver for Meals on Wheels...our local chapter is called "Dinner Bell".   We deliver hot meals....low sodium...when requested..meals to the elderly, handicapped, and shut-ins.    Often short volunteers...our 1 day a month may turn into 3-6 days per month.

   There are a few reasons I like this cause...1) it takes just an hour out of my day at lunch.  2) It's helping those in MY neighborhood stay in their homes.  3)  It's working proof that volunteers can do it better, faster, & cheaper than another high cost government program.  4)  The recipients really appreciate our effort....especially on snowy days like today!  :)

We can all do a little something......in our own backyard.

Rick Claydon

Claydon Family Financial