A new 'purpose': On 2024 MLK Day of Service, some say volunteering changed their life
USA Today
Volunteering can bring its own rewards: the satisfaction of helping others; the knowledge you're making the world a better place; the smile on another person's face and their expressions of gratitude.
For some people, though, volunteering has brought unexpected returns, benefits they had never imagined when they started giving back.
As millions honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday by volunteering or participating in Day of Service projects, here are a few stories of people who found new paths − and passions − by donating time, energy and love to their communities.
