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Thank you for Making a Difference in Douglas County
Make a Difference Day Douglas County 2022 (held Oct. 22) was a wonderful success in bringing together over 200 volunteers throughout the Roseburg area to provide valuable service to multiple organizations and individuals. These included four schools, a city park, the VA Health Care System, FISH Pantry, HIV Alliance, Safe Haven Maternity Home, Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center and Sleep In Heavenly Peace. Reports from each of these organizations were overwhelmingly positive and highly grateful for the diligent and cheerful work that was accomplished. Read the full article on the News Review website >
Making a difference, one project at a time
Demolition, construction, beautification and bed building in the face of wind, rain, sunshine and (almost) hail. There was a little bit of everything going on in the greater Roseburg area Saturday during the inaugural Make a Difference Day-Douglas County. The event was part of a national movement to celebrate volunteerism through a series of project to improve communities across the country. At the Douglas County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday morning, the board issued a formal declaration to celebrate the day of giving back. Read the Full Article on the News Review site >
Commissioners Issue Proclamation for Make A Difference Day
On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Douglas County Commissioners Chris Boice and Tom Kress issued a proclamation today at the Weekly Business Meeting calling upon all citizens of Douglas County to observe Make a Difference Day, which is celebrated every year on the fourth Saturday of October. Watch the video here >