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5 ‘TIS THE SEASON: WAYS TO GIVE
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C
onsumers say they will spend
an average of $1,007.24 this
holiday season. Looking
for ways to give—and to
give back this year? Hampton
Roads has tons of opportunities,
and we’ve included a few of our
favorites down below.
H.E.R. Shelter: A 24/7 emergency
hotline and resource center in
Portsmouth and Chesapeake for
survivors of domestic violence.
Support their Sweet Haven Baked
Goods—cupcakes for a cause!
The UpCenter: The region’s oldest and
largest family services nonprofit,
helping over 10,000 children,
families and individuals in need
each year. Please consider
offering the gift of time this
holiday season.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Supporting
conservation efforts to protect
the Chesapeake Bay, providing
education, research, and outreach
opportunities. Funding for our
future!
Operation Christmas Child: From children
to seniors, people pack shoebox
gifts for children around the
world. Year-round volunteers
support these efforts across the
country—and you can, too!
CHKD: Donations fund critical
services and help cover medical
expenses for low income families.
The King’s Daughters is the
founding organization of CHKD
and fundraises solely for the
hospital.