Searching for ways to give back this holiday season? Here are a couple of opportunities to consider.
Opportunities to Give Back in your Community Throughout the Holidays
1. Go for wags and wiggles
Local animal shelters always need an extra hand, whether it’s for walking dogs, socializing cats or the critical daily chores required to save homeless pets.
2. Yes you can
Clear your cabinets of canned food along with other non-perishable items – or fill a shopping cart at the store with items to donate – and drop them off at the local food bank.
3. Schmooze with seniors
Volunteer in a local senior center and spend time with an older person who could possibly be feeling especially lonely around the holidays.
4. Give fun
The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation collects gifts for kids from needy families. Donation boxes can often be found at local businesses. You can also consider organizing your own collection. Get more information at www.toysfortots.org.
5. Swing a hammer
Santa’s not the only one on the rooftops this time of the season. The national nonprofit Habitat for Humanity always has projects going. See where you can assist in your community at www.habitat.org.
6. Help the homeless
From assisting to serve a holiday meal at a shelter to assisting with job training, check in with the National Coalition for the Homeless to discover how you can help.
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