That got me to thinking, what if people would take the mayor's idea and carry it into other areas. For example, if you work in a small office, and everyone donated just $1 per week (only $52 a year), then you could probably scrape up $500 or so for one charity, or spread it around a bit more and give 20 different charities $25. Yes, everyone just give up one trip to the vending machine a week and improve the lives of others. Or if this is too much trouble, how about designating one week during the holiday season as charity week, and ask everyone to throw in their spare change daily. At the end of the week, take what you have collected to a local food pantry where you can help someone actually get a holiday meal.
The holidays are coming, and winter is here. Despite dropping oil prices, a lot of people still need our help as jobs disappear. So, if you are lucky enough to be employed, and have enough money to buy food, clothing and shelter, why not start keeping an extra dollar in your purse/pocket at all times to drop in that Salvation Army pot this year. Or use the convenience of the internet to donate a few dollars to a worthy cause or two. Need an idea: visit the NH Food Bank and participate in a virtual food drive.
What you give doesn't have to be much - if every blogger out there just gives a few dollars to their favorite cause, we can make a big impact. So, what cause will you choose this holiday season?
2 comments:
Excellent idea. Our local food pantries are bare. I think it's that way all over.
Yep, you're right. It doesn't take much to really make a difference. Small change adds up when alot of people put into it or when we empty our pockets each night after shopping or whatever during the day.
My blog talks about my granddaughter's girlscout trip to the foodbank, so even kids can help those less fortunate.
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