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PROCLAMATION
National Volunteer Month: April 2025
In Columbia Heights, volunteers make a real difference every day. When people offer their time,
talents, and energy to help others, they strengthen the heart of our community.
From tackling climate change to providing food and shelter for neighbors in need, volunteers
across Minnesota have stepped up in powerful ways. They've helped reduce inequality, supported
those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and shown us all what it means to care for one
another.
In our state, 40.3% of people formally volunteer through organizations, while 63.4% give their time
informally by helping friends, family, and neighbors. This spirit of generosity has earned
Minnesota the third -highest volunteerism rate in the country. Between September 2022 and 2023,
more than 1.8 million Minnesotans gave over 110 million hours of service.
Here in Columbia Heights, that spirit is alive and thriving. Volunteer groups like the Lions,
Rotary, Kiwanis, HeightsNEXT, our neighborhood associations, and faith communities regularly
lead service projects, organize events, and offer helping hands. Many individuals give their time at
SACA (Southern Anoka Community Assistance), in our schools, our public library, and within
their places of worship. Their work uplifts neighbors, creates meaningful connections, and
improves lives in visible and lasting ways.
Volunteers are at the core of what makes communities like Columbia Heights thrive. They build
stronger, more connected neighborhoods and inspire lasting change where they live, work, and
play.
During Volunteer Month, we celebrate how people use their time and voices to uplift causes they
care about. We also recognize the essential role of volunteers in creating a more equitable and
resilient community.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amdda Mdrquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights,
proclaim April 2025, as National Volunteer Month in the City of Columbia Heights. I encourage
individuals, families, and groups to find opportunities to get involved and make a difference
through service. Our community is stronger because of you
4Z,ida �1&,,uez Si 1 I, Mayor
April 14, 2025