WKYC is leading the charge on this national day of volunteering. Partnering with the Cleveland Metroparks and BVU: Center for Non Profit Excellence, WKYC is encouraging viewers across Northeast Ohio to join them in helping to make our community a better place to live.
Make a Difference Day started more than 20 years ago when USA Weekend Magazine and Points of Light joined together to sponsor the largest national day of community service. It’s grown into a day that has millions of volunteers around the world uniting in a common mission to improve the lives of others.
This year WKYC is focusing its volunteer effort on the Cleveland Metroparks. So far more than 500 volunteers have registered to work at various locations across the Metroparks on Saturday, sprucing up and beautifying the park areas enjoyed by so many. The Cleveland Metroparks spans more than 23,000 acres of walking trails, bike paths, nature reserves, community spaces and a nationally acclaimed Zoo.
In addition, BVU has worked to create and fill dozens of other volunteer projects across Northeast Ohio on Saturday. Those projects include efforts by students at Cleveland State University who will be working in several of the area Boys & Girls Clubs. More than 700 students from the University of Akron are signed up to work at nonprofit organizations across Summit County and more than 100 volunteers will be spending their time in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
