Some good things to do...?

Question

Need ideas for something good to do for charity or in general for the community as a donation. Have saved about $300...I know the Bible says help the poor but its like charities have become thieves these days and i cant just knock on peoples doors and ask if they are poor...

Answer 1

Rather than give money, give some of your time as volunteer at a homeless shelter, or youth refuge, or read to the blind. The possibilities are endless.

Answer 2

Go to the "Head Start" program and talk to the director of the program. (It's a preschool for poor kids). Ask the director if she knows of a needy family. Then spend the $300 buying christmas gifts for the kids of the needy families that otherwise wouldn't get much.

A group I'm with did this and the families were overwhelmed with gratitude. I have another friend who very much needed help one year. All she wanted was a used bike for her son for christmas. A generous stranger gave him a brand new bike. The kid is in college now, but they still remember the bike like it happened last week.

Answer 3

I would contact your local Domestic Violence Shelter, and talk to the director to tell her what your intentions are. There are kids and women that are suffering right now, and I am sure that the staff would gladly give you a list of presents to get them. (I know this because I was once there!)

I also think the Head Start program is another great place to contact.

That is such a nice thing to do at this time of year, Have a Merry Christmas!

Answer 4

I have found World Vision to be an honest organization who helps the poor in a big way. They send the money to families and communities to help them develop ways to become independent. God bless you

Answer 5

Why not make up food baskets and deliver them to some needy families? This time of year is hard especially for single mothers with children.

Answer 6

I think toys for tots is a good program. May not be local but it does give kids a smile!