Community Center

What is Make a Difference Day?

Everyone can participate! Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make a Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. Millions have participated all over the country. Anyone can carry out a volunteer project that helps others, it might be as ambitious as collecting truckloads of clothing for the homeless, or as personal as spending an afternoon helping an elderly neighbor or relative. In 2008, three million people supported their communities by volunteering and accomplishing thousands of projects all over the nation.

National website: http://www.usaweekend.com/diffday/

Make a Difference Day in San Luis Obispo County

Make a Difference Day is recognized nationally and organized locally by The Community CENTER at Cal Poly and co-sponsored by United Way of San Luis Obispo County. It is one of San Luis Obispo County’s largest single-day volunteer events. Participants will be placed at different non-profit agencies throughout the County to help with projects ranging from gardening and painting to special events and fundraisers.

Last year, more than 25 Make a Difference Day projects were scheduled with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of North San Luis Obispo County, United Cerebral Palsy, the Land Conservancy of SLO County, Woods Humane Society, SLO Botanical Garden, American Red Cross, and the Food Bank Coalition of SLO County, among many others. More than 400 community members and college students from all over the county participated in the event as volunteers.

How To Get Involved - REGISTER HERE

Groups, individuals, and families are all encouraged to volunteer!

Please complete the registration form here or contact Alicia Ginsberg at the Cal Poly Community Center for additional information - cpcommunitycenter@gmail.com or 805.756.5834.

Interested Agencies

Agencies that would like volunteers should contact Alicia Ginsberg as soon as possible - cpcommunitycenter@gmail.com or call 805.756.5834

Contact Information

The Community CENTER
Student Life & Leadership
Cal Poly State University
(805) 756-5834-phone
(805) 756-5836-fax
cpcommunitycenter@gmail.com