Nancy, I think it is wonderful that you want to do something to make a difference in other people's lives. There are so many great suggestions here I will take some of them to heart when my life gives me more time for it (ie when I can quit working) I volunteer 3 days a month as a mentor mom for a Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) program at our church. It is fun to be the "been there, done that, survived to tell the story" person and many of the young mothers ask my advice on all kinds of subjects related to parenting and marriage. I have donated at least a dozen quilts a few of which have been queen or twin size that have gone down to Mexico for homes our high schooler's at church have built. I would love to do more and look forward to having the time to do it.