I feel like I have been given so much in my life. I have so much that I don't need and I know that there are people out there who need the money I have so much more then me. It's the season of giving and I want to give back. I was thinking maybe I could buy gifts for some children in the hospital or an orphanage? What do you think? Any other Ideas???
2007-12-23 14:00:58 · 7 answers · asked by questionable 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I saw two stories on Good Morning America about giving recently. One involved taking gently used coat to Burlington Coat Factory to be given to those that need them. Another was on recycling old cell phones so that soldiers stationed in Iraq could call home. That one entailed taking the phones to an At&T store. They give the soldiers minutes to use to call home. I put links to the stories in the source box.
2007-12-23 14:13:48 · answer #1 · answered by Janet T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a good start, just make sure to contact the hospital and orphanage to find out what is needed. Next, look up your local food bank, many are suffering this year with people being hit hard by the mortgage crunch. Everyone deserves to eat, especially kids, so be generous there.
You will be blessed for your efforts, good for you!
2007-12-23 14:09:39 · answer #2 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw a story on the news tonight about a man who was going out and giving away money to complete strangers. Most of the people broke down and cried, some said that they could now afford gifts for their grandkids and families. I told my friends that I hope that sometime I might be fortunate enough to be able to give to people like that, it was really touching!
2007-12-23 14:08:37 · answer #3 · answered by karen m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think thats great. You can donate to Children's wards in hospital. Many stores have trees up with Christmas tags for needy children, you pick from there. Or if you know of a needy family who can't afford Christmas, or How about a shelter that has family with children.
2007-12-23 14:14:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out local newspaper in your area. Check place where you can donate food, clothes, or even help. Check out local schools in your area. See what they are doing to help others in need. Even giant or retail stores have boxes where you can drop presents off. hope this helps
2007-12-23 14:11:04 · answer #5 · answered by franscene16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Volunteer.
2007-12-23 14:08:41 · answer #6 · answered by Adam S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that, and giving money to organizations, maybe donating your time for homeless?
2007-12-23 14:06:30 · answer #7 · answered by I_am_31volleyball 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋