Join the action on October 26 for the 23rd annual Make A Difference Day, the nation’s largest day of community service.

Whether you want to help a local organization or organize a project of your own, you will improve the life of someone else.

Over the past several years, the Rotary Club of Maple Valley and the City of Maple Valley have collectively partnered to bring volunteers and projects together.

Financial assistance for Maple Valley’s Make a Difference Day projects and acts of service is currently available. Applications from local Maple Valley residents, local nonprofits and service organizations will be accepted until noon on Monday, September 30.

Dream big, finish the following statements and e-mail your response to:ankie2@comcast.com

1. On Make a Difference Day this is what we would like to do…

2. We want to do this because…

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

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

Additional information about Make A Difference Day may be obtained by visiting their national web site at www.makeadifferenceday.com.