Support first responders with simple 善举
Support first responders with these 善举 ideas and help build better ties to your community.
On quiet nights spent relaxing in your yard or house, 人们很容易忘记警察, firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) professionals across the country remain on call. 幸运的是, most people don't ever need their help — but that doesn't mean you can't build relationships with the first responders responsible for helping keep your home and family safe and sound. 你怎样才能了解你的急救人员呢, build better ties to your community and help with any needs? 以下是一些建议.
问急救人员:“你需要什么??"
Maybe the firefighters blew out their microwave or the EMT pros would love extra blankets to donate when they're out on call. Consider making a list of first responders, then pay a visit to a local station or two and ask. You can also ask if you're able to give directly to the group so they could use the money at their discretion.
Raise money for your community's first responders
你是否更愿意参加5公里赛跑, play a round of bingo or wolf down a stack of pancakes, 可能会有 筹款活动 给你所在地区的急救人员. 你可以参加一个已经存在的活动, volunteer for any needs or even set up your own community support gathering.
参加全国狂欢夜
大部分地区在8月初举行, National Night Out promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Communities across the country host block parties, cookouts or festivals w在这里 police and neighbors connect in a positive, 家庭背景.
给急救人员喂食
我们都需要吃饭, and the long shifts worked by first responders mean that they frequently eat on the job — especially firefighters, 谁经常24小时轮班. Consider buying gift cards or ordering in dinner one night as a way to say thanks, meet the crew and provide the fuel they need for their important work. (先给车站打电话，确定食物需求.)
看看你能不能收养一个工作站
A number of states and cities have "Adopt-a-Fire-Station" programs that connect residents with fire departments to facilitate donations such as food, 炊具, 健身器材，甚至洗衣机和烘干机. 除了帮助急救人员, these initiatives are meant to get more residents inside stations to learn about offerings such as training, car seat installation services and other programs.
给急救人员你的时间
根据 全国消防协会, of the more than 1 million firefighters in the U.S., nearly 65% are volunteers — and departments often need more help. You don't have to become a volunteer firefighter yourself to help. 相反,考虑 志愿服务 for an organization such as the American Red Cross during disaster recovery efforts. 你不仅会帮助你的邻居, you'll be working shoulder-to-shoulder with the first responders who help out every day.
庆祝国家急救人员日
10月28日th 被指定为 全国急救人员日 2017年国会. It is a day set aside to honor all of our men and women who arrive first on the scene when duty calls, 以及 向他们所爱的人致敬. To show your appreciation, use this day as a reminder to reach out and support first responders.
看看这些简单的 善举 ideas to start making positive impacts in your community today.
