My uncle was a food man. After twenty years as a commercial food broker my uncle took a week off and found a new purpose in life.  Seeing the need for relief workers my uncle travelled to New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. The trip motivated him to start his own relief agency. Adopt a hurricane family assists families with temporary housing after hurricanes, tornados or other catastrophic events that displace families.

My aunt has the same gift of community involvement. After retiring as a nurse my aunt still works with community groups in home health care training. As a specialist in home care training my aunt assist families by educating them in elderly care. In addition to small classes she refers clients to access online caregiver training books and products.  Many of the families she assists have homebound relatives that are recovering from surgery or are elderly.

My aunt and uncle are part of the everyday people of America that inspire the nation. Their action on a community level is a great example of classic American values. As we enter into this holiday season think about volunteering in your community. One person can truly make a big difference in the community.

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