Community & Engagement

25 Good Things to Do With Your Kids as Summer Rolls On
Are your kids lamenting their boredom yet again as the hot summer continues? Do you feel like all you do is rush them around from one activity to the next? Or, are they getting too much screentime? It might be time to take a step back and encourage your kids to do something “good” — …

Considerations for Starting a Community Garden for Your HOA
When it comes to growing your own food, there are a great many benefits. Not only do fresh air and digging in the dirt provide some good old-fashioned outdoor therapy, having fresh fruits and vegetables on hand promotes health and wellness. But gardening as a community takes these benefits to the next level. It allows…

25 of the Most Helpful Service Project Ideas for Scouts & Other Groups
We talk a lot about fundraising on this site, but one way for people — especially today’s youth — to give back is with their time. Service projects are a great way for Cub Scouts, Eagle Scouts, Girl Scouts and other community service groups to help their community. According to the Boy Scouts of America…

This Volunteer Appreciation Kit is All You Need to Show Gratitude This Year
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and in 2021, Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 18-24. How do you plan to show a little love to your volunteers this year? In the past, we’ve tried to aid in your efforts with volunteer appreciation quotes and printable volunteer thank you cards. Last year, we shared ways to give thanks to your…

Youth Sports Award Ideas with 40 Free Printable Certificates
We may sometimes feel we live in an “everybody gets a ribbon” culture, but the truth is, some things are worth awarding. No matter what age your athletes are, it’s nice to wrap up the season with a youth sports awards ceremony. A fun way to commemorate the season is with a pizza party after…

How to Put on a School Talent Show as a Fundraiser
A school talent show is a great way for the PTA or PTO to raise money. Even more important, it helps kids to get used to being in front of an audience and show off what makes them unique! Putting on a school talent show fundraiser is fun, but it takes time and dedication to…

35 In-Person and Virtual Holiday Activities for Teachers & PTAs
We’ve had quite a year and I for one am glad for the holiday season. Even though our normal gatherings will need to be altered, the holidays still provide a good distraction from the trials of the world. It’s a great time to pause and remember what’s important. For parents, teachers, students and groups like…