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Nov 23, 2012 · Santa's Elves are out in Baltimore County, and it's all about helping others during the holidays. Watch CBS News Baltimore; ... Santa's Elves Give Back To Dundalk Area Families During The Holidays.
Oct 3, 2022 · LOCAL GIVING. There are so many opportunities to give around the Dallas-Fort Worth area at Christmastime, from the Salvation Army bell-ringers to local food pantries to charitable giving to nonprofits like RAICES, which supports underserved immigrant children and families in Texas.
Nov 26, 2013 · During the holiday season, there is no shortage of opportunities to help those in need in our community. Though we are most charitable during the holidays, help is needed year-round.
As we find new ways to give back during the holiday season, let’s keep encouraging children to volunteer. Our list of Santa-approved ways kids can give back during the holidays is the beginning of showing the best ways children can learn the value and joy of giving back to others.
- Tips For Holiday Volunteering + Giving Back
- Natural Disaster Relief
- Volunteer at Homeless Shelters
- Work with Women’s Centers & Shelters
- Donate Toys
- Volunteer at Animal Shelters
- Adopt A Family For The Holidays
- Donate Food & Clothing
- Monetary Donations
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When I picture giving back during the holiday season I am flooded with the vision of Phoebe from Friendsangrily ringing her donations bell at strangers not willing to follow her misguided donation rules. Giving back during the holidays—if you aren’t a sitcom character—can be a rewarding and positive experience for all those involved. Whether you ar...
Unfortunately, each area around the world comes with its own set of natural elements which when beautiful and flourishing are wonderful, but at times can rear their ugly head. Helping with what may have directly affected your friends and family this year due to unforeseen circumstances can lift a great weight off their shoulders. I grew up in North...
While homeless shelters may already be on your mind for the holiday season, it is in the forefront of giving for a reason. Shelters get flooded during the holiday season, especially with the colder weather. Taking a couple hours here or there to donate your time can mean the world to your local shelters. You can use this directoryof homeless shelte...
The holidays can be especially hard for women escaping domestic violence or under other tough circumstances. In the same vein of volunteering at homeless shelters, seek out your local womens-specific shelters, like in Los Angeles the Downtown Women’s Centeris always taking volunteers and donations. Calling ahead to any of these organizations is gre...
Toy donations services are thankfully as prevalent it seems as your aunt’s ~famous~ fruit cake. Spend a few minutes to find a toy donation organization that works for you. Many cities organize motorcycle toy runs if that revs your engine. I’ve always helped with my local organization called the Christmas Effort which provides toys and a Christmas E...
Our furry friends could use some love around the holiday, too. Check out your local shelters to get trained as a dog walker and head over for your lunch hour, or if you know anyone looking for a new best friend during the holidays, many places offer more affordable adoption fees for pets (and everyone loves a Christmas morning puppy!) I was able to...
Adopting a family for the holidays is like the next level of Christmas toy donations. You are able to pick the children of a family and provide toys per their lists for Santa. My sister and I always try and pick two sisters, which is a fun way for us to go shopping for all the Polly Pockets or dress up costumes of our dreams, and know they are goin...
Into spring cleaning? Why not try winter cleaning! The back of my closet somehow always seems to have a lightly worn jacket I forgot existed. Take the time to go through the clothes you no longer use and could find a new loving home. Bringing them to a local Salvation Army or homeless shelter takes like five minutes and can really brighten others’ ...
For some of us, the holidays are hectic trying to get everything done before the new year. It happens to the best of us. If time is of the essence, think about spending a little on some of your favorite local organizations to help them with the good work they are already doing. Finding a charity that is close to your heart is a great way to help pr...
Sarah Spoljaric is a California girl through and through. She has a BA in World History from one of the top 10 greenest campuses in the world; The University of California, Merced and is a Content Curator for the visual travel app Trepic. She has a background in museum curating, loves reading women’s travel journals and is in search of the perfect ...
Dec 6, 2023 · The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company announced their Santa rides for the Dundalk community. The ride starts tonight. Wednesday 12/6: West Inverness/ABC Streets and Church Rd/Harold Rd/Scholar Rd Tuesday 12/12: Rosewald Beach/Bayside Dr/ Gray Haven/Eddlynch Friday 12/15: Oakleigh Beach and Waterview Ave. Sunday 12/17: Charlesmont The schedule and time are subject to change based on
Nov 29, 2013 · Santa's Helpers Annual Fundraiser. This is a Quarter Auction at the Dundalk Moose Lodge. All proceeds go to help LOCAL families in need for the Holidays. Please come and show your compassion and ...
