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Aberdeen has joined a growing list of communities that have declared Saturday as Extra Mile Day, a day set aside to encourage individuals and organizations to “go the extra mile” in service and volunteerism.

According to a news release from Extra Mile America, Extra Mile Day celebrates individuals and organizations that have chosen to create positive change in their communities by going the extra mile…[Read more…]

Saturday is All Saints Day, a church holiday honoring the holiest who have walked among us. It also now is a day to honor volunteers doing good here in the U.S. — including Elgin.

For Nov. 1 is Extra Mile Day, an effort set up in recent years by California-based Extra Mile America.

According to a release from the organization, Extra Mile America was founded by Shawn Anderson, “who believes that one person, one organization, one community, has the power to positively change the world.”…[Read more…]

MOSCOW, ID – Moscow Mayor Bill Lambert has proclaimed Saturday at “Extra Mile Day” in Moscow.

It’s a day to recognize those in the community who ‘go the extra mile’ on a regular basis to make life in Moscow better. Like a charity volunteer, or a teacher, or a police officer.

“You take the minute to recognize, ‘Hey, thanks for doing that and doing a good job at doing that,’ said Mayor Lambert. “Even if it doesn’t necessarily affect you but you know it affects somebody else.”(See video)…[Read more…]

Helping a neighbor with lawn care or donating items to a food pantry are just a few ways to “go the extra mile,” and Beckley Mayor Bill O’Brien encourages everyone to participate Nov. 1 by helping out on “Extra Mile Day.”

The national movement, which celebrates individuals and organizations that have chosen to create positive change in their communities, was started in 2009 and has been growing in cities and towns across the country…[Read more…]

Gastonia is taking part in a nationwide movement that promotes community service and perseverance. Extra Mile Day will be recognized and celebrated Saturday by more than 500 communities across the country. It’s part of a drive that began in 2009 with 23 cities celebrating positive change and the people who make it happen. Gastonia Mayor John Bridgeman was brought into the fold this year, and he declared Saturday as Extra Mile Day in the Gaston county seat…[Read more…]

MIDLAND — Just a few days away from a new month and Midland Mayor Jerry Morales declares November 1, 2014 “Extra Mile Day.”

Extra Mile America is a movement encouraging positive change in ourselves, families and communities. The movement started in 2009 when founder Shawn Anderson rode his bike 4,000 miles cross country, interviewing people who go the extra mile in their towns.

In 2009, 23 U.S. cities participated and this year 500 mayors across the country are expected to get on board. (See video)…[Read more…]

Charleston and Mayor Joseph P. Riley join the list.

Extra Mile Day celebrates individuals and organizations that have chosen to create positive change in their communities by going the extra mile. Mayor Joseph P. Riley’s declaration and the Extra Mile campaign are reminders that we each have the power to create positive change in our own lives and in the lives of others when we go the extra mile.

“It’s easy to complain about everything we see going on around us,” says Extra Mile Day Founder Shawn Anderson. “The ‘go the extra mile’ message, though, gives people an alternative to just throwing their arms in the air and saying ‘I give up.’ Extra Mile Day is a small reminder of the power we each have to create positive change at any time on any day.”…[Read more…]

People have the power to create positive change in their communities and their own lives, said the man who started a growing national observance to encourage that power.

“We always have the ability to give more,” said Shawn Anderson, founder of Extra Mile Day. “If we keep doing the same things day after day, the results will be the same. But, if we make that extra effort, the results will change.”

Saturday is National Extra Mile Day, celebrated this year in 520 cities nationwide, a huge jump from the 23 cities that participated when this day began in 2009…[Read more…]

Mayors across the United States are recognizing a growing movement that is dedicated to encouraging individuals and organizations to “go the extra mile” in service and volunteerism. On November 1, 500 mayors are expected to declare “Extra Mile Day.”

Beaverton and Mayor Denny Doyle join the list…[Read more…]

HAMDEN >> Residents are invited to place nominations of fellow Hamden citizens that go the “extra mile” in our Town for recognition on “Extra Mile Day”, which is Saturday, Nov. 1. “Extra Mile Day” is a national event (with over 465 participating municipalities) designed to recognize the people who do that extra something to help their community and their neighbors.

Nominees should be people who in their volunteer or professional activities take special actions that help our citizens, neighborhoods and community. Residents are also be encouraged to host a volunteer event that they organize for “Extra Mile Day”, such as a park clean up, clothing drive, book drive, etc. These activities will be highlighted by the Town and the organizers and participants recognized for their efforts…[Read more…]

City officials in Bangor are participating in a national movement to promote positive change.

They’ve declared Saturday to be “Extra Mile Day.”

In connection with “Extra Mile America,” Bangor joins a movement that began in 2009 to celebrate those who make a difference in the lives of others…[Read more…]

Mayor Ken Tracy has declared Saturday as Extra Mile Day, a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change in ourselves, families, organizations and communities when we “go the extra mile.”

In connection with Extra Mile America, Mitchell joins a national movement that originated in 2009 with 23 declaring cities. In 2014, 500 cities are expected to make the Saturday declaration…[Read more…]

On Saturday, residents are encouraged to go the extra mile for family, friends and the community as part of the Extra Mile Day initiative.

Extra Mile Day was developed by Extra Mile America – a movement that started in 2009 to promote positive changes in communities nationwide – and its founder Shawn Anderson.

Fort Wayne is one of 23 cities that has been a part of the initiative since the beginning, and it now joins 516 other cities in making the 2014 declaration.

“The Extra Mile Day developed by Extra Mile America is an important initiative,” mayoral spokesman John Perlich said in an email. “As a community, we must be willing to work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others…[Read more…]

Whitefish has designating Nov. 1 as Extra Mile Day to honor the work of one Whitefish couple and a local nonprofit medical clinic.

“I urge each individual in the community to take time on this day to not only go the extra mile in his or her own life, but also acknowledge all those who are inspiration in their efforts and commitment to make their organizations, families, community, country or world a better place,” Whitefish Mayor John Muhlfeld said.

Muhlfeld recognized Jake and Connie Heckathorn for their contribution to the Whitefish Community Library. He also honored Shepherd’s Hand Clinic, and in particular, Meg and Jay Erickson…[Read more…]

Tuscaloosa will celebrate its first annual Extra Mile Day Saturday, designated by Mayor Walter Maddox.

Founded by Shawn Anderson in 2009, Extra Mile Day is a day to recognize the ability to go the extra mile. Only 23 cities participated during the first year, but the number has steadily grown each year. Tuscaloosa will join with 500 other cities designating the new day this year.

Anderson said Extra Mile Day is a day recognizing the capacity each person has to create positive change in their families, organizations, communities and themselves when they go the extra mile…[Read more…]