Top 20 Cities for a Fresh Start





Getting ready to move to a new city and have no clue which one to pick? Relocation.com’s list of Top Cities for a Fresh Start can certainly help you out there. The criteria? Well, interestingly enough (and the reason it’s featured here) is that, in addition to typical things like the popularity of the city, its economy and affordable housing, the criteria also included the availability of volunteer opportunities. With the beginning of the summer of service with “United We Serve,” it’s the perfect time to include volunteering in any moving plans.

The number one city for volunteering? Minneapolis-St. Paul. Surprising? Not really. Minnesota offers a ton of volunteer opportunities, for people of every age and ability. Coming in close behind are Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington.

Here’s how the list breaks down, using all four of the categories:

    1. Austin, Texas
    2. Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
    3. Charlotte, North Carolina
    4. Denver, Colorado
    5. Columbus, Ohio
    6. Indianapolis, Indiana
    7. Washington, D.C./Baltimore, Maryland
    8. Atlanta, Georgia
    9. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    10. Houston, Texas
    11. Las Vegas, Nevada
    12.Seattle, Washington
    13. Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota
    14.Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
    15. San Antonio, Texas
    16. Portland, Oregon
    17. Cincinnati, Ohio
    18. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    19. Memphis, Tennessee
    20. Cleveland, Ohio

It looks like the Midwest and the South are prime locations if you’re looking for a fresh start. Even if you’re not, cities and towns across the country have service opportunities and great ways to serve your community in your spare time. Look here for opportunities to volunteer in your own city.

Source: Change.org