Giving Back This Holiday Season

It is always important to give back and support the community around us, but during the holiday season, it is especially important to reflect on what we have and what others may not. Often times we take for granted the gifts under the tree or the Christmas dinner on the table. This may be a tradition and typical for many families, but there are many who can not say the same. It is important during the winter season to give back to those who need it. This holiday season especially, it is important to be a part of our community and spread kindness and love. Here are 10 things you can do this holiday season to do your part:

1. Volunteer (COVID-19 restrictions permitting)

   1. Foodbank

   2. Homeless shelter

   3. Drives

2. Donate to drives

   1. Used clothes

   2. Food/canned goods

   3. Packaged toys

3. Random acts of kindness

   1. Pay for the person behind you in the drive-through

   2. Bring hot chocolate or coffee to the homeless

   3. Round up for charity

4. Helps those around you

   1. Help your elderly neighbours shovel their driveway

   2. Take those without a car grocery shopping

   3. Take out your neighbours for coffee

5. Clean up your area

   1. Clean up parks

   2. Shovel sidewalks

6. Adopt a family for the holidays

7. Donate blood

8. Educate those around you on world issues

9. Promote giving back on social media platforms

10. Give thanks and spread love and kindness

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