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Check City Raises $29,100 with Shade Tree Fund Raiser

Published by Nathan Y on April 4th, 2013

If you’ve been following our blog for the past couple of month’s you’ll probably remember that during the month’s of February and March Check City set a goal to raise as much money as possible for The Shade Tree in Las Vegas. For those of you that are not familiar with The Shade Tree and the great work that they do for the people of Las Vegas here is a breif summary from their about page: “The Shade Tree is the largest shelter of it’s kind in the state, and is the only 24-hour accessible shelter designed specifically to meet

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Help Check City Donate Up To $20,000 to The Shade Tree!

Published by Nathan Y on January 17th, 2013

Check City is proud to announce that during the month of January we will be matching all of the donations made to The Shade Tree in all of our Nevada locations. We will be matching donations dollar for dollar all the way up to $20,000! For those of you not familiar with The Shade Tree, it is the largest shelter of it’s kind in the state of Nevada, and is the only 24-hour accessible shelter designed specifically to meet the needs of women and children in Southern Nevada. With 364 permanent beds, The Shade Tree provides over 100,000 nights of

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Canned Food Drives

Published by Steve H on November 29th, 2012

We would like to issue a reminder about canned food drives that are going on across the state of Utah at this time. During this point in the holiday seasons, many organizations and businesses are requesting canned food to be donated, so that the needy can be better fed during the upcoming months. This is a worthwhile cause that you can make a difference in- with a few cans of food. While a can of food might not seem like that big of a deal, the actuality is that these drives consistently bring in many tons of food to be distributed during the winter. These are

Tags: Canned Food Drives, Charities, Donations

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Serving Others on Thanksgiving

Published by Tyler R. on November 14th, 2012

Thanksgiving is almost on us, and it is a prime time to serve others who are less fortunate. This is traditionally one of the peak times of year for those who want to do volunteer work. Amidst all of the celebrations, gifts, and heavy meals, some people feel compelled to lend a hand to those who are less fortunate. Should you want to participate in volunteer work this holiday season, there are many different options out there for you. While some service opportunities require 6 months to a year of commitment, others can be done on a less stringent basis. Volunteer works opportunities abound at

Tags: Serving, Serving Others on Thanksgiving, Volunteer Work, check city, local volunteer opportunities, serving others, thanksgiving

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Helping Others and Yourself by Giving Frugally

Published by CStellmon on November 8th, 2012

The recent so labeled Superstorm Sandy has brought as much hope and evidences of the human spirit to individuals as it has brought damage and destruction to the affected areas. The storm has brought together helping hand from all walks of life and has forced communities to band together in an effort to help each other persevere through this hard time. Sandy has also played a role in reminding people across the country that charitable services are more than something nice to contribute to occasionally but are also valued and necessary for those less fortunate and in need. This powerful

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Charity Gives Back More Than It Takes

Published by Chris T on August 13th, 2012

Charitably contributing your money, supplies and time is a proven method of improving your financial situation. You give away money, and somehow you end up richer then you were before. It’s counter-intuitive right? But it’s true. People, who have done it, swear by it. So what is it about giving more of yourself that will turn around and help you too? Some attribute it to God, others to fate. A plausible explanation that could support either argument is charity’s effect on the mind. Feel Goods Each time you give something to someone else in need, you feel good about it.

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Attending Local Events this Weekend

Published by Steve H on July 9th, 2012

If you are looking for something to do this weekend with your family or friends, consider looking up some local events on your home towns website, or in adjoining cities. It is now common practice for cities to have websites, where they will keep the public up to date with news, announcements, and events. These can be a great resource if you are looking for something to do with your family. One of the best perks of using such a resource is the way that you can use the calendar of events in order to plan things out ahead of time. Being able

Tags: Attending Local Events this Weekend, Community Events, Local, check city, cultural events, events, local events, weekend, weekend entertainment

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Supporting Local Community Events

Published by Steve H on June 22nd, 2012

If you are looking for things to do this summer with your family, consider checking out what your community has in the way of arts and entertainment. Most cities and towns have plays and classes and concerts and art galleries and other fun events which all are offered on a local level for discounted prices or for free. These events are ways to keep the community entertained and to forge good bonds of friendship. Not only are these events often offered at very low prices for everyone involved, but they also have the perk of being considerably more relaxed as

Tags: Community Events, Fun, Supporting Local Community Events, art galleries, arts and entertainment, discounted prices, summer, summer with your family

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Volunteering with the Salvation Army

Published by Steve H on June 19th, 2012

If you are looking to do some volunteer work over the summer, then you should seriously consider checking out your local branch of the Salvation Army. Since it’s inception, the Salvation Army has been providing food and education and clothing and shelter for many thousands of people around the globe. The Salvation Army is a unique entity, in that it is able to attend to immediate needs, such as food and shelter- but it also provides programs for families and for education progression and for addiction recovery and for counseling. It is an organization dedicated to bettering the world and

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Getting Involved in Your Community

Published by Rachel D on May 29th, 2012

There are a lot of people that have a hard time getting involved in their community. When you want to get involved in your community, you may want to start sponsoring a youth football team. Sponsoring at team can be a great way to ensure that you are able to get involved with people in your community and enjoy spending time with those that are building the community around you. If you are a football fan, sponsoring a youth football team can be a great way to get involved in the sport. Talk with your local youth football league about

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Check City Raises $29,100 with Shade Tree Fund Raiser

Help Check City Donate Up To $20,000 to The Shade Tree!

Canned Food Drives

Serving Others on Thanksgiving

Helping Others and Yourself by Giving Frugally

Charity Gives Back More Than It Takes

Attending Local Events this Weekend

Supporting Local Community Events

Volunteering with the Salvation Army

Getting Involved in Your Community

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