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During this time of year, there are lots of places that will try to get your attention to donate items and money. This is great because almost all the causes need it especially when the economy is in such dire straits. However, some are well noticed while others are not so much.
I encourage you to give to those places that need food items. The food banks are really hurting right now. With the holidays coming, it is vital that they be able to respond to those who need it most. Food banks are almost always in need and it is so simple to donate. If you do not have the cash or would rather donate food items, you can do so by simply going to the food bank office and telling them you are doing that. Much of it is tax deductible. But here is the kicker. All of those places that need food now also need it the rest of the year. Did anyone notice that while these places are able to help right now with giving out a full meal at Thanksgiving and Christmas, they need the food the rest of the year too since people do eat more often than just during the holidays. Lest you believe that they are wasting their money or food on people who don’t need it, think of those who have recently lost their homes either to some disaster or to financial difficulties. Those folks will need food and help. It is impossible to help when the money is gone.
Now, while I have focused on food banks and what they can do, I have a sis in Texas who does other things as well. She loves to work on craft items and clothing. She is quite good at it. In fact, it is a ministry for her. She makes caps and hats for those who are undergoing treatments for cancer and kidney problems. Chemo takes a great deal out of a person including losing their hair. Anyone watch Robin Roberts on Good Morning America? It makes them susceptible to many things including being cold, especially during the colder days. Having a good hat or cap on will help to keep the cold out. That’s just one thing that is possible. Don’t forget those who are on dialysis. Their bodies are undergoing a treatment that also takes the energy out of a person. They need your help. Not just now but also at other times of the year as well.
Won’t you take the time to find out what you could do to help these folks. Maybe it’s simply giving a couple of cans of food at a food drive. Just don’t forget those people when the food drives are over. Possibly it’s a person that just had a cancer treatment. They are so weak and in need at that time. Could you please support them in any way possible? If my sis can think of ways to help and people can give a couple of cans of food, so can you. If you are a crafter, think of how your craft can help. If you make toys or some type of kids items, please consider donating to a children’s hospital or local charity. It is all worth it!!
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Thanks for a beautiful post with lots to think about, especially at this time of the year. My brother was recently diagnosed with cancer. With the financial toll it is taking on my parents, I have become much more aware of the needs all around us. We each need to do our bit to show how grateful we are for all the privileges we enjoy each day.
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Thank you for visiting and giving us more to think about concerning these very debilitating diseases.
Giving to people in need is a great thing. You never know what you may need somewhere down the line and it would be great to have someone there for you when the time comes.
It is an awesome thing. I did not know that until I was in a position that I had to have that help. Those folks who helped us were fantastic. I don’t even know their names! But they were awesome and fantastic. That taught me to want to give like that. Now I do because it’s so great to enjoy giving.
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Most of us really don’t need anymore stuff, and there are a lot of organizations that help families locally, nationally and internationally that lack basic amenities such as food and clean water. You can make donations in a family member’s name, and he or she will receive a notice of your gift. I have been both a giver and a recipient of these gifts, and it’s now become my regular gift-giving practice.
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Thank you. I love how people are still willing to do this even in the times we are having. Seems to me that it is more important to do this now than it was a few years ago although we always seem to have the poor with us. (Jesus said that)
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And don’t forget the charities when you buy those Christmas gifts. There’s so many great gift ideas that help so many other people in other countries less fortunate than us.
You can just buy something that the needy make, I’ve seen some wonderful elephant paintings (yes the elephants paint them believe it or not) from Thailand lately. Or you can give something direct to the needy and give the evidence of the gift to someone who will appreciate it.
We are so lucky to be amongst the least needy in the world, you need to give something back sometimes.
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I really like that idea. You know, most people could help in some way or another. I do realize there are folks who simply cannot. However, many people still have enough to be able to do something nice for someone else. I have noticed that when we give, it makes such a wonderful feeling pop out that if that could be bottled and sold, it would make a fortune. No doubt.
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It is hard for a lot of people to donate with the way the economy is currently. Of course, it’s a matter of where you stand, and where you sit.
This was a good blog post and I liked the spirit of it. Even if you are not rich, you can certainly do something, that is for certain.
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I have found that if you are willing to give, even though you really don’t feel you can, that it comes back to you if only in the good feeling that you did something for someone else. However, I have also found that it actually does come back to you. These times are hard, no doubt about it. But it is possible to give a can of food to a food bank or some of your time if you don’t have goods or money. One year, we simply did not have it to give. Then came a food drive at the high school. We gave some cans as a payment to get into a concert for the school. It was not long before we had enough food to last as long as we needed.
Like I was saying about the caps and hats. If you have a skill, you can donate that. Whatever you give, it should be from the heart, not a dribble because that’s what you think you can get away with and still say you gave. No, I’m talking about the real giving. There are people out there who have no idea what I’m talking about. Those are the very people who need to give and give an give.
And you are so right, you can give SOMETHING.
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