Who can I help?

Question

Ok, I have received a large Christmas bonus and would like suggestions as to who I can help this Christmas. I can give away money or I can buy gifts for people- please help me to decide.

Thanks

Answer 1

Two days after Thanksgiving, my newlywed wife and I just had a wedding reception with my family. Guess which gift was more popular, the blender or the $50 check.

Answer 2

How wonderful to hear that someone has the spirit of Christmas, well done....
Here is my suggestion......
Go to your nearest poor community and find a run down school.
Speak to the Head Teacher and ask which students come from the most struggling family. Depending on how much you want to spend buy perhaps a large basket of food items, plus treats and perhaps one or two small presents. The Head teacher should keep this quiet and you could do this anonymous and leave a note from Santa.

Many years ago when I had some surplus money I did this and left a card with some money in it and signed it from Santa, later I heard from the children via other children what they had received. Oh boy it made me feel so humble.

When I was a child someone did this for us and we never forgot it, it was a great surprise and we never found out who it was.

I wish you joy in your search, sometimes we just don't realise how families even in our own neighbourhood struggle through Christmas. Godbless....xx

Answer 3

Adopt a family who may not have a Christmas. Many agencies such as the Salvation Army or St. Vincent DePaul can give you names of families who otherwise would not get gifts for themselve or their kids. What a noble cause. Bless you.

Answer 4

think of everything you are blessed with i mean really think i am not saying you need to donate it all but u could buy some can goods or donate money to a homeless shelter get togerther some people from work have them all donate some food and take itdown to the soup kitchen deliver a basket of goodies to an elderly neighbor there are so many things you can do with te money and some costs none at all just remember how blessed you are and you will relize it fast

Answer 5

Call the Salvation Army and tell them you want to adopt-a-family for Christmas (provide a Christmas for them)

Answer 6

Depending On The charity only a percentage of Cash Donations is Given directly To the Charity.Every State Has a Veterans Shelter .My Son and I save our Spear Change From January till December we turn it in and Go shopping filling the basket with Sox's Razors Stretchy Gloves and hats Toothbrush's and a Whole bunch of what nots we Can find at our local dollar store last year we had 3 baskets and we Dropped it off at the Veterans Shelter .From Santa.
Also You Can Adopt A Soldier For The Holidays here Is some Info
http://www.adoptaussoldier.org/

http://www.anysoldier.com/

http://www.give2thetroops.org/




adopt a soldier Here Is a myspace page and more info

http://www.myspace.com/adoptasoldier

If you are interested in adopting a soldier please send (through regular EMAIL) your contact information (Name, Phone, Email, and Mailing Address) along with which type of adoption you would like to do to

[e-mail]

Here are your options:
1. Regular Adoption: You can sign up to adopt a deployed soldier. By doing this you agree to send regular letters, cards for every holiday including birthdays and send a care package once a month.
2. Adopt a Wounded Soldier: There are many soldiers that have been injured and returned home. They are needing many different things since they have returned home. First and foremost they need money as well as letters and packages. We are working to build homes for the many wounded soldiers that are returning home that have no where to return to. We are currently building a home in Springhill, LA for SPC Kyle Burleson. We are currently raising funds to build a home for Bobby and Tommy Guinn who are currently in the Dallas VA Medical Center. They are from Overton Texas and in desparate need of a home.
3. Send Money: If you don't have time to give you are always welcome to send money that will be used to care for the soldiers.
4. Volunteer: We need various volunteers to help us adopt soldiers in your local communities. We also need help marketing, please tell all of your friends and family to help out. (If you would like a banner or letter to send out contact us and we will send this to you)
5. Letters: If you would just like to send letters or cards that is an option as well. We will be forming a Birthday Committee soon so that soldiers will receive several cards and letters on their birthday.

Thanks for your support!
Next year my Son wants To do what he Call's presents for pets all The Change's He wants To save For blankets for the Animal Shelter

Answer 7

Rising Fountains is a great organization. I send them school supplies every month because the kids have NOTHING. I know they are also trying to raise funds to purchase one vehicle that can drive kids to and from the hospital. (Right now they are using a donkey cart!)

Mathias Zimba is the director and a stand up guy. My organization (www.thepencilproject.com) works with him alot.

You can visit him at www.risingfountains.org

Answer 8

oh yes, adopt a family. i did that one time and i heard that the family was very grateful

Answer 9

I'll have it!!! Lol.

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