Getting ready for college? Setting up your dorm doesn't have to drain your budget. Try these thrifty dorm-room tips: 1. Coordinate with your roommate to avoid buying duplicates. 2. Check thrift stores, garage sales and community marketplace groups for essentials. 3. Bring only what you know you'll use. 4. Look for student discounts on school supplies and décor. 5. Focus on needs first, then add personal touches over time. What's the best money-saving dorm hack you've discovered? Share in the comments!

This school year, challenge yourself to make a difference in a student's life. Small acts can have a big impact: · Donate classroom supplies. · Volunteer at a school event. · Support a local literacy program. · Thank an educator in your community. See how Modern Woodmen members are stepping up for education: https://www.modernwoodmen.org/all-in-for-education/?utm_source=hearsay_site&utm_medium=226990&utm_campaign=3296189

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What would you do with $200? Want to organize a volunteer project but not sure where to start? Take this quick quiz and tally your answers. Then share your results in the comments! https://www.modernwoodmen.org/do-good-grant/?utm_source=hearsay_site&utm_medium=226990&utm_campaign=3295025