I believe that one of the best things about living in smaller communities such as Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, Oceano, Avila Beach & Nipomo are the service clubs that help raise money for our kids & elderly. Coming from the Bay Area and always working the 9 - 5 type of job, I never knew or paid attention that these clubs even existed. Since joining the Kiwanis of Greater Pismo Beach nearly 5 years ago when I first moved down here, I have realized how great it feels to give back to the community we live and prosper in. Volunteer work is very rewarding and helps build a greater community to live in.
What most people don't realize is that a majority of these great people that belong to these service groups and give so much back to the community are business owners, professionals and full time employees. What little spare time they have in their lives between family and work they give back to the community via these service groups. We actually pay to be in these service clubs and give back to the community.
As the video above shows, it takes a lot of time and money to make these types of fundraisers a success. Kiwanis of Greater Pismo Beach donated all the food ($2,400), the Elk's Club in Oceano donated there facility along with firewood and misc. items and WE ALL donated a lot of our own time. All together over 300 hours of time were put into this one project to raise money for Nipomo High School Robotics.
So next time a member of a local service club asks you to donate, participate or sponsor an event, please do what you can so our community can remain one of the best in the country to live in. Without volunteers and donations I don't know where this country would be!! Give back to the place you live and love!
Erich Salas
Kiwanis of Greater Pismo Beach
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