The Holidays are a special time of year. Most people that are fortunate enough spend this time of year with family, friends, and lots of food. For those less fortunate the holidays can be a very difficult and disheartening time. But what makes this time of year so special is the amount of opportunities and events that allow people to give back.
Volunteer-There are several ways to get involved within your community and several projects that need volunteers for sustainability. Dedicating just a few hours of time to your community can really revive your spirit and your neighborhood. So Others Might Eat has a great holiday project that gives friends, family, and co-workers the opportunity to make up a holiday dinner basket for a low-income senior in DC. SOME provides a list of canned goods to make the side dishes and the meats are provided. Just bring the items you have put together to SOME by December 17th and you can also volunteer to help deliver the baskets to those in need.
Toys for Tots Program- the mission of this program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during the months of October, November and December each year to be distributed as Christmas gifts to needy children within the local community.
Adopt a family with Community of Hope-Every year in December Community of Hope looks to bring the holiday spirit to children and families throughout the DC community by collecting target gift cards. This program helps these households purchase gifts for their families for the holidays.
These are all great ideas to stay involved during the holidays and to give back to those less fortunate than yourself. Below is a list of additional ways I have found that are great opportunities to give back both large and small. Since there is about a month left until Christmas this is a great time to make sure you are involved in giving back this holiday season. Have fun!
-Krystal
- Invite an elderly neighbor or someone who lives alone to join your celebration
- Write a thoughtful note to someone special
- Donate clothes you've outgrown
- Volunteer at a soup kitchen
- Send a care package to a soldier
- Visit hospital patients
- Foster a dog or cat
- Shovel snow for a neighbor
- Help pick up trash at a local park
- Join a church or school group that does community service projects
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