As part of the large-scale Good Deeds Day, a wonderful initiative titled “Who, If Not Us” was carried out, aimed at providing targeted assistance to elderly individuals. Volunteers from the Republican Volunteer Center took part, splitting into small groups of 2–3 people and setting out to visit specific beneficiaries at their homes to help tidy up their yards. To stay focused and work efficiently, the volunteers were equipped with everything they needed: gloves, bags, and tools.

The “Who, If Not Us” campaign was meaningful for both the elderly and the volunteers themselves. The elderly received much-needed help in cleaning and maintaining their beloved yards, while the volunteers had the opportunity to build connections with the older generation. This kind of interaction is a powerful way to foster trust and mutual understanding between people of different ages.

The volunteers threw themselves into the work—clearing dry grass, trimming shrubs, collecting fallen branches, and tidying flowerbeds. Thanks to their efforts, the areas looked neat and welcoming. Without this volunteer support, such a large volume of work would be nearly impossible for seniors to accomplish on their own. In addition to physical help, they also received something just as important: emotional support in the form of live conversation, attention, and sincere care.

The “Who, If Not Us” initiative clearly showed how important collective action is when it comes to providing real help to those in need. Each of us can become a source of good deeds—it doesn’t require extraordinary effort, just the willingness to carry out simple, everyday tasks. We are filled with joy seeing young people around us who are always ready to step up and take responsibility for others!