There is really nothing more in the holiday spirit than giving to a charity or service organization. Of course, there are so many that it can be daunting to choose which to donate. Often, we overlook ones that are right in front of us. Here are a few to think about to get you in the true spirit of the holidays.
The cold months before us make us thankful for our warm homes. Consider showing your thankfulness and donating to one of these organizations in the New London area:
New London Homeless Hospitality Center
Mystic Area Shelter and Hospitality
Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut
Another lesser known organization near New London that is worth looking into is Sails Up 4 Cancer: SU4C is a non profit organization dedicated to funding research in the education, prevention and cure for all types of cancer through the art and enjoyment of sailing. Please contact Rdavis@su4c.org if you are interested in Volunteering. Check out the cause and feel free to donate through the website.
If you are tight on expenses with holiday giving, why not gift a friend a donation? However, it can often be difficult to simply gift a donation without a tangible giveback, especially if the donation is meant as a present to a friend or a family member. Here are some tangible holiday gifts that keep giving:
TOMS– For Every Pair you buy, a pair is given to someone in need.
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