Botetourt County Launches November Campaign #BOCOGrateful to “Look for the Helpers”

Announced on Monday, November 10th, Botetourt County launched its new #BOCOGrateful campaign. Since November 2021, Botetourt County has celebrated a season of gratitude by highlighting what we love about our community. This year, in the timeless wisdom of Mister Rogers, Botetourt County is encouraging residents to “look for the helpers” in their own neighborhoods.

From the Press Release:  Volunteers come in all varieties — from retired teachers who tutor students after school, to teenagers who organize food drives. They are the faces at the animal shelter, the helping hands at local festivals, and the quiet heroes who deliver meals to neighbors in need. Whether they give an hour or a lifetime, each act of service adds up to something extraordinary. We want to celebrate them. 

Here’s how to participate: 

Submit your name and story at botetourtva.gov/BOCOgrateful 

Post about your helper on social media and tag #BOCOgrateful 

Stories may be featured in social media and county communications to highlight the incredible spirit of our community. Let’s come together to honor the helpers and share your gratitude.

The full quote from Fred Rogers during his show was, “When I was a boy, and I would hear about something scary, somebody getting badly hurt or something like that, I would ask my parents or my grandparents about it. And they would usually tell me how they felt about it. In fact, my mother would try to find out who was helping the person who got hurt. Always look for the people who are helping, she would tell us.  You will always find somebody who is trying to help.” 

Later in an interview, he added, “Because if you look for the helpers, you will know that there is hope.”