This holiday season why not spread the cheer to those less fortunate than you.
No matter how tight you may be feeling always remember there are people worse off than you.
Here are some ideas to get you started.
1. Extra seat at your table: You could make a huge difference by inviting someone who would be alone during this festive season. If like me you cook enough for Christmas supper – then this is something you can easily accommodate.
2. Volunteer at a food bank: Christmas is about giving. A really rewarding way to spend your time is to volunteer at a local food bank/charity.
3. Last minute gift ideas: If you have left your shopping to the last minute why not try these unique and different gift idea.
I. You can choose IMPACT gift tokens such as; a home garden to feed a family for or restoring a person’s sight, hearing or mobility. You’re your gift tokens comes with a gift wallet, artist-designed tea towel or cotton bag and newsletter.
II. Refuge Christmas Gifts to support women and children escaping domestic violence.
III. Unicef Inspired Gifts: such as, Polio vaccines for 100 children or deliver a baby (no you don’t deliver the baby the money you donate will provide midwifery equipment and medicines for a safe birth).
IV. Charities in India: See our Momschi Charity Link.
V. WWF helps protect endangered species: How about adopting an elephant? (WWF symbolic species adoption) or You can donate and send an WWF e-card to friends and family
It should be noted that in some Countries such as the US your charitable donations are tax-deductible so, keep all your receipts and remember to claim when you file your taxes (an even better excuse to give more to charity!).
I hope you have been inspired by some of the ideas in this article. Wishing you and your family Happy Holidays!
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