Homeless people are always in need of warm coats and blankets as well as a way to easily carry their bare necessities .
Offer your service to a domestic violence shelter . Coordinate with a local women ’ s shelter to hold a clothing and toy drive . Or put together arts and crafts kits , and spend an afternoon teaching a craft workshop for kids at the shelter . Childcare is also often needed for working mothers staying at the shelters .
Hold a bake sale for a charity . Pick your favorite charity , and hold a bake sale to raise funds for it . Just ask a busy local business or grocery store if you can set up a table on a given day for your charity bake sale . Then invite family and friends to pitch in and help with the baking .
Plant seeds or greenery along a highway or main street . Check with your city first . Then contact management at local nurseries and ask them to donate plants or seeds for the project . Plant only native flowers , shrubs , and trees that won ’ t require watering or maintenance .
Rake , mow , or remove snow for a disabled person . If you don ’ t know anyone who ’ s disabled , ask coworkers or friends if they know of someone . Or do an online search for disability organizations in your area .
Foster a homeless animal . Animal rescues are always in need of families to foster homeless pets while awaiting permanent placement . Search online for pet rescues and animal shelters . If your family has a favorite breed , look for a breed-specific rescue in your area .
Perform for children in a hospital . Countless kids suffer from diseases that require lengthy and sometimes indefinite hospital stays . If your family ’ s got talent , what better way to put it to good use ? Search for a children ’ s hospital or wing in your area and arrange a date to perform for the kids . You could put on funny skits , perform magic , dance , play music , or do acrobats .
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