1. Take a Ticket. Look for giving trees in stores that
support local charities. Contribute a longed-for toy to
a child who might not otherwise receive it or donate
experiences like going to the zoo or to the theater. 7. Let Kids Sort Too. Ask your kids to go through their
rooms a month before the holidays to make room for
the new. Consider the best ways to donate based on
what they have to offer.
2. Feed Your Community. Connect school organization
fundraisers to local charities by inviting attendees
to bring a non-perishable food item or two to gain
admission to events that would otherwise be free. 8. Use Sock Sense. Shelters often need donations of
new socks. Watch for sales on socks all season, gather
as many as you can, and contribute them to a regional
shelter.
3. Think Stocking Stuffer. Buy trinkets for family
helpers like babysitters, yard workers, and dog walkers.
A little bit of thoughtfulness goes a long way. 9. Connect Directly. Join an online community
discussion group and watch for requests from local
families for holiday assistance. Be sure to choose a safe
place to meet up to make any exchanges of goods or
food.
4. Donate Warmth. Dig through your closets and find
old coats or even new coats that seldom get worn. Offer
them to a local coat drive or tax-exempt charitable
resale shop.
5. Fill Those Pots. Keep change in your purse to give
to donation bell-ringers and others asking for a holiday
handout. This is an interactive way to teach children
that it is a blessing to give as much as to receive.
6. De-clutter All Year. The less clutter you have, the
more generous you have been. Gather donations after
the kids go back to school, make another round of
donations after the holidays, then declutter once more
after school gets out for the summer.
10. Volunteer as a Family. Contact local senior centers,
soup kitchens or animal shelters and see if they offer
families a way to participate together.
11. Over There. Send holiday boxes to soldiers serving
our country overseas. Put yourself in their shoes before
you shop. What would surprise and delight you?
12. Bundle Them Up. Go though your old hats, mittens,
and gloves and donate them to a local family shelter.
13. Double Your Donation. Participate in a matching
gift program of some kind. Ask your employer what
they offer.
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