Two weeks from today it will be what I like to call "Christmas Eve Eve" and one of my favorite days of the year. I and perhaps many others tend to enjoy the days leading up to Christmas almost more than Christmas day itself. With vacation time, school out, holiday music playing and the giving of gifts it really seems that people are generally happier this time of year. But since moving to the DMV area I remind myself that there are many individuals out there that the Holiday season does not bring about the most merry of feelings.
Last year we wrote about ways to give back during the holiday season. Last week Megan wrote about giving. Has anyone used these suggestions? As someone who works in development I am on the side of trying to get donors to give, especially this time of year when nonprofits and private industries alike bring in the majority of their annual funds. In fundraising we learn that people give back to organizations for many different reasons with the top being; sense of purpose, caring about the story being presented, and the desire to be a part of something.
There are several great organizations in the area who are doing good things for people and for the community. These organizations will have their fundraising teams out to bring in the bucks and they will do great things with the money raised. I encourage you all to support these organizations. But tis the season to be merry and we need to remember how hard life can be on some people. Some individuals hit the hardest may not even be receiving help from some of the local organizations for a variety of reasons. Remember those individuals this time of year. As you're walking by people on the streets think about what you can spare and how much that can mean to another.
--Krystal
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