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How to Give Back This Holiday Season

It's time to be generous!

Alexa Jeanne Pianta
Nov 22, 2016
State College, Pennsylvania
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How to Give Back This Holiday Season
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How to Give Back This Holiday Season

As we know, Christmas is just around the corner. During this time of year, a great number of us enjoy spreading Christmas cheer through generosity. Through generosity, we put others before ourselves and help them through various means. After this hell of year, I believe we should be more generous than ever. Here are some ways to spread love and give back this holiday season!

1. Donate Old Clothing and Shoes

There are so many people who need warm clothing and good shoes this time of year. Take this time to donate your new or gently used shoes to Good Will or the Salvation Army.

2. Take Part in the Giving Trees

At churches and even around Penn State Altoona campus, there are giving trees. These used to help gather donations for children, veterans, and the elderly.

3. Donate Your Time to the Soup Kitchen

Most soup kitchens and food banks need a helping hand this time of year. If you have some spare time during Christmas break, use it to give back to those in need.

4. Go to Nursing Homes

During this time of year, the elderly want company around. There are many nursing homes that would be so grateful to have volunteers. These volunteers usually do simple tasks, including talking to the residents, helping them with chores, and playing games with them.

These are just some ways to give back this holiday season. I know I am doing my best to give back this season, and I hope you will too. It is this time of year that we need to come together as a community, give to those in need, and be thankful for what we have.

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