
Back when I lived in New York, I used to volunteer with New York Cares. I mostly walked dogs at BARC in Wiliamsburg.
Since I moved to Chicago I haven’t really done any volunteering at all, but I’ve thought about it. A few weeks ago Erin contacted me because she was trying to get a bunch of people together to volunteer for the 14th Annual Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon this Saturday. There are 8,000 volunteers who paint, plant and beautify at schools, parks and agencies all over the city. Then at the end of the day there’s some kind of party for everyone.
It seemed like a great idea, but now I’m back out in New York on business until Friday. I’m flying back Friday night and going to Allison’s going away party because she’s moving to San Francisco, then it’s likely I’ll fly back out to New York on Sunday or Monday. Honestly, I’m not sure I can still commit to the volunteer project, but I’d still like to support it, and ask you to maybe skip one or two drinks the next time you go out or dessert with dinner next time and consider donating that money to Chicago Cares. Things may not come together enough for me to be there for the Serve-a-thon, but I just made a donation to start things off, and ask that maybe you do too. It’s quick and easy and you can use your credit card.