08/31/2026
Who raised the children?
Who cared for an aging parent?
Who cooked the meals?
Who volunteered at church?
Who helped a neighbor?
Who showed up when someone needed help?
Not all meaningful work happens at a workplace.
The Smithsonian notes that Labor Day can honor many forms of labor—including volunteer work and the work of building communities.
Today, we're especially thinking about the unpaid work that older adults and family caregivers have given to others for decades.
What “unpaid work” are you most grateful for?