Summertime = Volunteering

Now that the weather is over 70 degrees, and the humidity is kicking in, I think its safe to declare that summer is officially here.

Being a Midwesterner who is buried under snow for 6 months a year, I love the summer. I love being outside and running, playing basketball, going to the beach, and....volunteering?

I've wrote about my time with the American Brain Tumor Association. While that's definetly a worthy cause (especially given my past), but in the summertime, I like to help out Chicago Cares.

Chicagocares.org is a listing service that updates various community projects on a daily basis. This morning, Mona and I went out to the Drake Community Gardens, and helped them get their place in order.

Being outside, working with our hands, enjoying the weather, and helping the community. all around, a great event, and I can't wait to sign up for my next event.

If you're in Chicago, check out Chicago Cares. If not in Chicago, I'm sure that your city has its own list, so seek it out! happy volunteering!