With the holidays quickly approaching I hope that we can all find ways to give to others. I know that most of us do not have loads of cash just sitting around to give away. We want to spend our money effectively and I love hearing about unique ways to help others without breaking our own bank. I ran across an article in a magazine that listed unique and fun ways to really make a difference. They are all under $15 but would definitely make a positive impact in another person's life. I thought I would pass it along and challenge everyone who reads this to pick at least one and donate. The websites are listed as well for more information.
$1 - Two books shipped to a classroom in Africa. www.booksforafrica.org
$2 - A set of drumsticks for a low-income public school student learning to play the drums. www.littlekidsrock.org
$3 - A field trip to a museum, concert, or theatrical production for high-risk youth. www.createnow.org
$4 - Two hours of prepaid phone time for a soldier stationed overseas to call home.
www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com
$6 - Measles vaccinations for 15 children in a developing country. www.doctorswithoutborders.org
$7 - A week's worth of food for an abandoned dog or cat at a shelter run by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. www.aspca.org
$11 - Eleven trees to be planted in Alabama communities devastated by the April 2011 tornadoes. www.arborday.org
$14 - Two nutritious meals delivered by volunteers from Meals on Wheels to a housebound senior citizen. www.mowaa.org
$15 - A backpack and school supplies for one homeless or low-income urban child. www.cradlestocrayons.org
Taken from Spend a Little, Give a Lot by Lauren Murrow and Rachel Mount, O Magazine, Dec 2011 .
There are plenty of great organziations to donate to and I know that we can all afford to give a few dollars to really make a difference! I know which ones I will be donating to and I hope that each of you will choose some as well. Have a great weekend and I will see you back here Monday!
Today I am grateful for: 1. A day off from work 2. A great walk and prayer time this morning 3. Getting my hair cut and brows down (it was looking bad) 4. A great video sent of my niece, Martha Ann reading a book (always brightens my day!) 5. Being productive today
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