What have you done for others, like Seniors, for Christmas? I'm asking but giving those who would like to, ideas. Just in case!
I get a list from a retirement home, of those who have little or no families/friends, who would like a Christmas card. Then I send each of them a card, and I share the list with my close friends. I've even given this facility any extra Thanksgiving turkeys I have, sometimes cookies I've baked etc...
My husband even got in on the idea and donated a big screen TV we wanted to replace, with a newer styel. They have it now in their entertainment room.
They do craft bazaars every year so when I have unused craft supplies, or items they can sell, I donate those too.
They are so sweet - they remember me each year when I call for the list of names. One year they even invited me to come take a tour of their facility.
You know, we all could end up in a place like that someday. Really makes me think!
2006-12-01 16:44:08 · 4 answers · asked by K.B. 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
I wish there were more people like you in the world. What you do is amazing and I'm sure VERY appreciated. However, you can take this a step further. In our community we have group homes for troubled youth. Their counselors are always looking for a way for them to get involved in the community. If you have a group home, call them and get those kids involved. You'd be amazed at how much the old can teach the new and the new can learn from it. I've done it and some of these kids really took to the elderly and it's changed lives...both young and old. It's sort of the gift that keeps on giving all year round.
There's also another idea, Walmart is great for giving donations to worthy causes. If you talk to the right people, alot of times they'll donate left over plants...which is great for nursing homes...it gives them something to take care of and something to look forward to. The idea of staying young is having something to do. I know the money from the craft fair is a great idea...but sometimes money only goes so far and it doesn't always reach the people we intend it to.
As you can tell, I love helping others too and you are so right in saying that we can end up in a place like that someday. It's time we start changing how miserable it appears and bring some joy to what is left of their lives...even if it is the little things.
2006-12-01 19:50:59 · answer #1 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is very sweet of you. Thank you for giving me other ideas,
I have done some things in the past, like donating to the church pantry and I always make donations,to several organization, like the veteran, cancer research, muscular dystrophy assoc. and such, but your ideas are very heartwarming. The seniors often are forgotten and that is such a shame. Thank you again. God Bless you and your husband.
2006-12-01 18:29:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I enable the neighbor's little ghetto youngsters (age 3 and six) come over and play in my homestead even nonetheless they harm stuff, get into my refrigerator and that i be attentive to their family is merely attempting to get them out of the homestead. i did no longer yell at them whilst they stubborn, asked me for funds and spilled my yogurt. I hugged them and advised them frivolously approximately 30 instances to cover their mouths whilst they coughed everywhere in the homestead. Their mom is in detention center and their grandma does not supply a damn, so I enable them to return over as much as they desire even nonetheless they're undesirable. heavily, like little wild gangster animals.
2016-12-29 19:11:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I volunteered at a daycare for underpriveledged children in my city. It was really fun. They are all so cute. I felt bad though because they were all sick with their winter colds.
2006-12-03 01:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by Wanda Garman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋