Giving Back During the Season Known for Gift Giving

By Jody Smith HERWriter

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Donate to a cause or charity close to your heart

Sitting at your desk and writing a check is no small thing. The results of this action can be far-reaching for people in need.

Go to the local food bank with money or food supplies. Put money in one of the kettles on the streets or in stores.

Make a donation to a homeless shelter, soup kitchen, or other organization with a heart for the poor, sick and lonely.

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It's easy to get wrapped up in the hectic pace and frenetic spending that can accompany the holiday season. So much to do! Friends and families to buy for, special foods and treats to lay out for the holiday spread. Parties and social obligations crowd the calendar.

But wait.

Does some of it ring hollow? When you have a rare quiet moment, does it seem like something is missing or left out?

Want your giving to have special meaning and ongoing effects? Then it's time to think about giving back during this season that is supposed to be all about giving.