Now in its 20th year, Make A Difference Day, the nation’s largest day of community service, is set for Oct. 23.

Millions of Americans will unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others on Make A Difference Day.

During the past ten years, the Rotary Club of Maple Valley and the city of Maple Valley have joined to bring volunteers and projects together.

Financial assistance is currently available for Maple Valley’s Make a Difference Day projects and acts of service.

Applications from local residents, non-profits and service organizations will be accepted until noon on Monday, Sept. 27.

Dream big, finish the following statements and e-mail your response to colbycollier@comcast.net.

• On Make a Difference Day (Oct. 23) this is what we would like to do…

• We want to do this because…

• What we want to do will have a long-term community impact because….

• Please provide a breakdown of any supplies, manpower and financial needs for your project.

To learn more about this event, please contact the Greater Maple Valley Community Center at 425-432-1272.

To sign up as a volunteer or to suggest a work project, please contact colbycollier@comcast.net. Additional information about Make a Difference Day may be obtained by visiting the national

website.