Modesto
is our town. There are tons of things that make it great. There are
a bunch of things that we can do to make it better. We can volunteer,
help others, give ideas, talk a lot, gather together, get a new job
and a variety of things. We try to make it easier to find some community
resources to make life better and more fun.
When a friend comes up to you and complains, "I would really like to
volunteer, but I don't know where to go", you have a snappy answer.
Here are some organizations that really need help. Whether you have
time, money, ideas or all of the above, please contact these organizations
and help our community. Every project, no matter how small will have
a positive impact. There are so many things in Modesto that make our community great. This page has a variety of resources to help make you aware of things that we all can do in our city. Here are some main issues that you need to know.
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
We have compiled a list of local
community organizations that could use your help or donations. Please
contact them for more information.
To see a list of organizations that need your help on an ongoing basis,
click here to read the Lend
A Hand. If there is an organization that you know about that is
not listed, please let us know and we will get it posted. Tell
us about it.
To find out if there if there are any charitable
organizations that match your own personal style. Try these resources:
The Volunteer Center - (209) 524-1307 and Volunteer
Match
Shape the Future of Modesto
There are a variety of ways that you can make Modesto the city you want. You can get on a city committee or you can volunteer for NEAT teams and many other things. You can work with other citizens and professionals to build a plan for the future and save the city some consultant bucks and put the future of the city in your hands. Click here to read the latest draft of the Citizens Downtown Blueprint Committe.
Service Clubs -
Here are a list of the local service clubs and business organizations.
Click here
to get involved or if you need a make up meeting. These clubs include
Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, Soroptomists and more. If you want to add your
service club information, please send it to info@modestoview.com
Neighborhood Organizations
There is a new way to make a difference in your own neighborhood. Form
a neighborhood organization. Unify and unite the people in your own
area. Focus on things that need to be done, and create a call to action.
There are two great neighborhood organizations that need your help and
support. Take action at the local level. The city council will really
pay attention to you and good things will happen.
West Modesto/King Kennedy Collaborative
209-522-6902
Contact is: Carol Collins
Airport Neighbors United
209-567-8749
Contact: Mary Lynn Lebow
LaLoma Neighborhood Association
209-521-3036
Highway Village
Wayne Medford
(209) 523-3598
The City of Modesto Website for Neighborhood Organizations. Click here
