10 Ways To Give Back This Holiday Season
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10 Ways To Give Back This Holiday Season

From donating to volunteering, there are so many ways to make someone else's holiday a little brighter.

Sarah Vita
Dec 17, 2017
Merrimack College
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10 Ways To Give Back This Holiday Season
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The holiday season is the most wonderful time of year, right? Well for some people, that is not the case. It is important to remember that the holidays are not just about receiving but giving as well. This list includes organizations that graciously accept donations as well as ways that don't cost money. Giving back this holiday season does not have to be expensive; it's truly the thought that counts.

1. Toys for Tots

This is a nation-wide organization so no matter where you live, there's bound to be a drop-off site nearby. Just search your area on their site! https://www.toysfortots.org/

2. Make-A-Wish Foundation

There are so many children who will spend their holidays in a hospital and even just a card or balloon can put a smile on their face.

3. Volunteer at a soup kitchen

This one just requires time and a friendly smile.

4. PetSmart

Not only people suffer during the holidays but our four legged friends do too. https://www.petsmartcharities.org/

5. Better World Books

Everyone has books at home that they have already read or just forgot about. This organization will take your books and redistribute them to people around the world who don't have the luxury of a library card. https://www.betterworldbooks.com/go/donate

6. Pencils of Promise

I'm an education major, so of course we can't forget about helping give children a quality education. https://pencilsofpromise.org/

7. Goodwill or Salvation Army

Start spring cleaning early, and donate any clothing or items that could change someone's holiday.

8. Visit a Nursing Home

Just seeing young faces brings so much joy to the elderly and seeing them so excited is worth it, trust me.

9. Donate to a Food Bank

A canned good costs $1 at the grocery store, maybe even less but can make someone's holiday dinner possible. http://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-food...

10. Wish everyone a Happy Holiday!


There is no excuse for this one.

Do just one of these things this holiday season, and you will have made a positive impact on someone else. That is a gift you cannot find under the tree.

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