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The Bedford County Chamber Foundation and Bedford County Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce a new Kindness Initiative: The Million Minute Promise will track hours pledged toward volunteerism, kindness and giving back to the community with a collective MILLION MINUTE GOAL for 2022. In partnership with Impel Web Development, citizens of all ages have the opportunity to join in this effort by promising minutes toward the kindness initiative through our online platform.
Inspired by itv/Good Morning Britain's 1 Million Minutes Campaign
Percentage to Million Minute Goal
Promised Minutes
98.0944%
Why it’s important to show kindness by volunteering in your community
- Volunteers bolster non-profit organizations, providing free man-power, talent and energy toward an organization’s mission and goals.
- Volunteers help meet the needs of the local community, helping the region be the best place possible to live, work, play and prosper.
- Volunteering helps to support important causes and people in need in our community.
What You Gain from Giving Back to Others Through Service
- Volunteers FEEL GOOD by doing good works and MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
- Volunteers enjoy improved well-being and decreased stress.
- Volunteers build valuable experience and skills.
- Volunteering can expand your personal and professional network.
- Volunteering can help prepare you for the future.
Places to Make a Difference are Plentiful
- Schools
- Churches
- Senior centers
- Youth programs & sports teams
- Fundraising events
- Hospitals & health care settings
- Animal shelters
- Home construction organizations
- Libraries
- Soup kitchens
- Parks and trails
- Service Organizations
- And Much More!
Local Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteering Makes A Difference
| Name | Group | Pledged Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Katie Fink | Shop with a Cop | 19200 |
| Katie Fink | Women United | 28800 |
| Katie Fink | BPW Bedford | 145054 |
| Katie Fink | United Way of Bedford County | 87000 |
| Missy Owens | DBI Event Sat. | 240 |
| Missy Owens | Servpro of Bedford County | 650 |
| 770 | ||
| Downtown Bedford Inc | Wine Walk | 300 |
| Koren Woy-Smith | First National Bank | 3000 |
| LAC (Local Advisory Committee) | Chestnut Ridge School District | 480 |
| Salvation Army | Bell Ringing Campaign – 2022 | 18000 |
| Youth Leadership Bedford County | Chamber Foundation | 15000 |
| Courtney Leydig | Altoona First Savings Bank | 120 |
| Vicki Foor | M&T Bank | 9960 |
| Stephanie | Messinger | 3000 |
| Name | Group | Pledged Minutes |
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