LOS ANGELES, Calif. – October 30, 2023 – On November 1, in association with Extra Mile America, mayors from over 510 U.S. cities will embrace the Extra Mile Day movement and acknowledge the difference-making impact of volunteers in their community.
At a time when existing budgets are continuously challenged to meet requests for local services, Extra Mile Day celebrates the individuals and organizations who are unselfishly “going the extra mile” and serving and volunteering in their local communities. The vision of motivational author Shawn Anderson, Extra Mile Day was created in 2009 with 23 inaugural cities. Since then, over 800 cities across America have made the unique declaration and participated. [Read more…]