There is never a good time for a government shutdown, but this one is happening in the frozen heart of winter when utility bills are higher. It’s simple math: When you have more people with less money and resources and higher bills life gets harder for all of us.

At MUM, we understand. It’s the end of the year and every charity and non-profit organization is asking for a holiday and year-end contribution. Here are some good reasons to give to MUM before the end of December.

Next Tuesday, November 27, is the seventh annual #GivingTuesday, and MUM is participating! #GivingTuesday is kind of the flip side of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  After you’ve taken advantage of those great deals, the idea is to donate to causes you believe in and support.

MUM thanks Enterprise Rent-A-Car for their generous contribution! Their support will help those in need right here in our communities. They are part of a special group of corporate citizens that contribute to the communities in which they do business. In giving as a national company, they embody the idea of “Think Globally, ACT LOCALLY!”

18th Annual SCUBA Santa Food Drive for the MUM Food Pantry. Sponsored by the Olney Scuba Adventure Dive Club. Sunday, December 2, 2018 from Noon -4 PM. Experience the thrill of breathing underwater and get the most unusual picture ever and enjoy the satisfaction of offering a helping hand!

Thanks to a generous donation from Bob’s Discount Furniture, MUM is giving away vouchers for free Thanksgiving turkeys to its clients. Quantities are limited. Vouchers will be given on a first come, first served basis.