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National Observance: Extra Mile Day November 1
The final week of October is typically a highlight of everyone’s year. The celebration of Halloween with friends and family, coupled with the return of the cool autumn weather that most people have been waiting for all year, makes for a superb pair that many people look forward to.
After all, dressing up in a cool costume and roaming the streets while collecting free candy with the people who are closest to you by your side is a tough feeling to beat. However, there is one other important observance that also occurs during this week but is usually overshadowed by all of the other festivities going on. [Read more…]
Celebrating Volunteerism: Extra Mile Day Footprint Touches 500+ Cities
On November 1, mayors in 500+ cities and towns across America will declare Extra Mile Day. In teaming with Extra Mile America, mayors from Kodiak, Alaska, to Sacramento, California, to Wilmington, Delaware, will acknowledge and celebrate the impact of volunteers and organizations who are “going the extra mile” to create change and fill needs in their community.
Heroes and their contributions are being recognized in all 50 states. In the wake of the Floods of 2023 in Barre City, Vermont, Amanda Gustin organized volunteer efforts to clean up Barre faster than would otherwise be possible. She connected residents and businesses with badly needed resources and put people to work helping neighbors across the city. In Chicopee, Massachusetts, 80-year-old Rosemary Manyak has been volunteering at the Chicopee Council on Aging’s Senior Center meal site every day. She substitutes at the café, assists with packaging meals-to-go, and helps at special evening events. [Read more…]
Marco announces Extra Mile Hero award recipients
ELKINS – Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco recognized three individuals as Extra Mile Heroes this week. “They have truly embodied the essence of going the extra mile through their remarkable volunteerism and service,” Marco said. “Their unwavering commitment to bettering our community serves as an inspiration to us all, reminding us of the power of individual action and the impact of collective effort.” [Read more…]
Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco Awards Extra Mile Hero Recipients
ELKINS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – “Today, November 1, is Extra Mile Day. All over the country, mayors from more than 500 cities, including Mayor Jerry Marco, are commemorating individuals who have served their communities by consistently going the extra mile.
This initiative, championed by Extra Mile America, seeks to highlight the significant, positive influence a person can have in their families, workplaces, and broader communities when they take that extra step. [Read more…]
Celebrating Volunteerism: Extra Mile Day Footprint Touches 500+ Cities
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – On November 1, mayors in 500+ cities and towns across America will declare Extra Mile Day. In teaming with Extra Mile America, mayors from Kodiak, Alaska, to Sacramento, California, to Wilmington, Delaware, will acknowledge and celebrate the impact of volunteers and organizations who are “going the extra mile” to create change and fill needs in their community.
Heroes and their contributions are being recognized in all 50 states. In the wake of the Floods of 2023 in Barre City, Vermont, Amanda Gustin organized volunteer efforts to clean up Barre faster than would otherwise be possible. She connected residents and businesses with badly needed resources and put people to work helping neighbors across the city. In Chicopee, Massachusetts, 80-year-old Rosemary Manyak has been volunteering at the Chicopee Council on Aging’s Senior Center meal site every day. She substitutes at the café, assists with packaging meals-to-go, and helps at special evening events. [Read more…]
Extra Mile Day (November 1) Claps for Inspired Volunteers in 500+ Cities
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…]
Extra Mile Day (November 1) Claps for Inspired Volunteers in 500+ Cities
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…]
Extra Mile Day being celebrated Nov. 1
Wahpeton is a community which acknowledges that a special vibrancy is possible, Mayor Brett Lambrecht recently declared.
That vibrancy exists within the entire community when all individual citizens collectively “go the extra mile” in their personal efforts, service and volunteerism. Because of this, Wahpeton is again recognizing Extra Mile Day, taking place Wednesday, Nov. 1. [Read more…]
Extra Mile Day Is Set For Nov. 1
Rick Norby, Sidney mayor, made a proclamation during the city council meeting Monday, Oct. 16. Extra Mile Day is Nov. 1, 2023.
He gets an email every year asking for Sidney to join in the pledge from the Extra Mile America Foundation. Six or seven years ago, Mayor Norby decided to do it and Sidney has been joining in every year since. [Read more…]
Belle Fourche mayor proclaims Nov. 1 as Extra Mile Day
Extra Mile Day will be recognized on Nov 1 in Belle Fourche following a proclamation by Mayor Randy Schmidt. According to the Extra Mile America website, “Extra Mile Day celebrates the capacity we each have to create positive change in families, organizations, communities and ourselves when we “go the extra mile.” It’s a day to clap for individuals and organizations who are ‘going the extra mile’ in volunteerism and service to make the world a bit better for the rest of us.” Pioneer photo by Mark Watson [Read more…]
Newark Proclaims November 1 Extra Mile Day
WHEREAS, The Village of Newark, New York, is a community which acknowledges that a special
vibrancy exists within the entire community when its individual citizens collectively “go the extra
mile” in personal effort, volunteerism, and service; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Newark, New York, is a community which encourages its citizens to
maximize their personal contribution to the community by giving of themselves wholeheartedly [Read more…]
Elkins’ mayor is looking for more ‘Extra Mile Heroes’
ELKINS — The City of Elkins is looking for heroes who are willing to go that proverbial “extra mile.”
Nov. 1 is Extra Mile Day across the nation, and Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco is asking for nominations from the public.
On Extra Mile Day, mayors of more than 500 cities across the nation will recognize three individuals or organizations in their local areas that “go the extra mile” in volunteerism and service. The nominees are those who make significant contributions to make the city better. [Read more…]
One individual, one group honored as Extra Mile Heroes
ELKINS — Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco signed a proclamation at City Hall this week honoring this year’s recipients of the Extra Mile Heroes service to the community award.
The mayor proclaimed Nov. 1 to be Extra Mile day in Elkins, as it was in 507 other communities across the U.S.. In the proclamation, Marco urged each individual in the community to take time to not only go the extra mile in his or her own life, but to also acknowledge all those who are inspirational in their efforts and commitment to make their organizations, families, community, country and world a better place. [Read more…]
Extra Mile Day – November 1, 2022, History, Significance
Extra Mile Day on November 1 allows us to appreciate the positive impact that we leave on our communities, organizations, and families when we choose to “go the extra mile”. The observance is aimed at celebrating people who go the distance — and then some — all around the world. Extra Mile Day inspires us to be better versions of ourselves; doing the bare minimum has gone out of style, exceeding expectations is the new standard. [Read more…]
500 Cities Shine Light on Extra Mile Day Volunteer Heroes
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – October 26, 2022 – Over 500 cities are recognizing the “extra mile” efforts of volunteers and organizations in their local communities and have declared November 1st as Extra Mile Day.
In connection with Extra Mile America, mayors across the United States have embraced the “Extra Mile Day” movement. At a time when requests for local services exceed budgets, Extra Mile Day celebrates the unselfish individuals and organizations that are stepping forward, serving and meeting local needs. The vision of motivational author Shawn Anderson, “Extra Mile Day” was created in 2009 with 23 inaugural cities; its outreach continues to grow. [Read more…]