Credit unions could receive an award for involvement in almost any kind of activity that helps other people or strengthens the structure of a community.  Sample Dora Maxwell Award activities include, but are not limited to: 

• Helping solve core community problems, such as housing, transportation, or hunger
• Food, clothing or school supply drives for the needy
• Raising money on behalf of charitable organizations, such as United Way or Credit Unions for Kids
• Helping an organization or agency with events or projects, such as coaching a Special Olympics team
• Sponsoring a community volunteer of the year award