<img title="Charitable couple offering food to a homeless man" src="http://officeimg.vo.msecnd.net/en-us/images/MB900427741.jpg" alt="Charitable couple offering food to a homeless man" />The Happiness Bucket is a big supporter of Volunteering and giving back to your community, so we want to encourage you to get involved this Fall, don't wait for the Holiday season.  One easy way is for your to donate and volunteer in one of the United Way's day of actions.  This requires very little of your time and will help so many in your community.  For those who were in Nashville in May of 2010 you remember the "Great Flood of Nashville".  Many people who never imagined they would need help were lined up at United Way's Community Centers for assistance.  By taking time to volunteer now, you never know who you will be helping in their time of need.  Check your local papers and organizations to see if anyone in your area is holding any donation drives or opportunities to Volunteer.

There is a large need for basic needs items in the Nashville community, so to help fill this need, this fall the United Way of Metro Nashville is filling their trailer with items that are in high demand, as identified by their Family Resource Center directors.  The Fall Trailer Fill will be held on Sept. 28th and Oct. 5th at 250 Venture Circle, Nashville, TN 37228.

<strong>Items Needed:</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Standard School Attire (Solid Color Collared Shirts; Pants, Skirts or Shorts in Khaki, Navy or Black)</li>
 	<li>Socks</li>
 	<li>Underwear</li>
 	<li>Detergent</li>
 	<li>Soap</li>
 	<li>Toothbrushes &amp; Toothpaste</li>
 	<li>Toilet Tissue</li>
 	<li>Cleaning Supplies: Sponges, Cleansers, Dish Detergent, Paper Towels</li>
</ul>
They are also holding several other activities during their <a title="Autumn in Action 2012" href="http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/volunteer/day-of-action/autumn-in-action-2012/archive/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Autumn in Action 2012</a> event.  Check them out and see if something peaks our interest.  Not in the Nashville area?  that's ok, contact your local United Way, Food Bank or Homeless Shelter to see if they have any opportunities for you to Volunteer.

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