Serving Stories – Serve the City International

May 02 2024 32
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Showing Kindness in Personal Ways... This is why the global volunteer movement of Serve the City International exists. Serving Stories shows how kindness is transforming cities around the world, one small act at a time, and brings you the inspiration to make a difference in the place where you live. Get ready to listen to stories that will give you hope, as you hear how "many people doing small things together can make a big difference."

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