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🎄 Spreading Holiday Cheer Through Giving 🎄 Each year, instead of sending Christmas cards to our members and partners, we choose to give back to the community. This year, we’re proud to support The Salvation Army by donating 5 Essential Christmas Hampers to help families in need enjoy a brighter holiday season. The holidays are a time for kindness, generosity, and togetherness. By contributing to initiatives like The Salvation Army’s Christmas Wishes Appeal, we can all play a part in creating meaningful moments for those who need it most. If you’re looking for a way to make a difference this season, consider donating. Whether it’s a hamper, a gift, or a monetary contribution, every bit helps bring joy to those facing tough times. 👉🏻 Learn more or donate here: https://hubs.ly/Q02-5Nnv0 Let’s make this season about giving hope and sharing love. Who’s with us? 💕🎁 #GivingBack #ChristmasSpirit #CommunitySupport #TheSalvationArmy #HolidayGiving #MakeADifference #SpreadJoy #ActsOfKindness #SeasonOfGiving #HopeForAll

"Grateful Hearts, Giving Hands" 🌟 This Thanksgiving, Let's Make Gratitude a Gift 🌟 As we gather with our families and loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, let's remember that the true spirit of thankfulness lies in sharing. 🤲 Show your gratitude by giving back: This year, extend your blessings to those in need. Whether it’s donating food, supporting local shelters, or offering your time, every act of kindness counts. 💛 Why it matters: Thanksgiving isn’t just about what we have—it's about how we share it. Your generosity can bring warmth and hope to less fortunate families, reminding them that they are not alone. 🦃 How you can help: Donate to local food banks or community programs. Volunteer at a shelter or charity event. Spread awareness by sharing this message and inspiring others to give. 🎁 Make this Thanksgiving meaningful. Let’s celebrate gratitude by making someone else’s holiday brighter. Because when we give, we truly receive. Join us in the spirit of giving. Together, we can make a difference. 🌎 #GratefulGiving #ThankfulTogether #GiveWithHeart #CraftationCares #ThanksgivingWithPurpose

National Good Samaritan Day, also known as Good Samaritan Involvement Day, is celebrated on March 13th each year. National Good Samaritan Day emphasizes the importance of unselfish actions to help those in need and to encourage acts of kindness. Celebrating National Good Samaritan Day involves performing acts of kindness, big or small, to help others around you. Here are some ways you can observe this day: 1. Perform Random Acts of Kindness: Simple gestures like paying for someone's coffee, holding the door open for others, or leaving a positive note for someone can make a big difference in someone's day. 2. Volunteer: Offer your time and skills to local charities, shelters, food banks, or any organization that benefits your community. Volunteering is a great way to make a positive impact. 3. Check on Neighbors: Look after your neighbors, especially those who are elderly, live alone, or might need some extra help. 4. Donate to Causes: Financial donations to charitable organizations or causes you care about can support those in need and contribute to the greater good. #NationalGoodSamaritanDay #GoodSamaritanInvolvementDay

The holiday season is a wonderful time to spread joy and generosity. Here are a few ways you can make a difference and bring smiles to faces in your community: Donate to a Local Charity: Consider supporting local organizations that are making a difference in your community. Every little bit helps! Volunteer Your Time: Many organizations need extra hands during the holidays. Look for opportunities at food banks, shelters, or senior centers. Sponsor a Family: Many charities offer programs where you can sponsor a family for the holidays, providing them with essentials and gifts. Organize a Drive: Gather friends and family to collect toys, coats, or non-perishable food items for those in need. Craft Holiday Cards: Make and send holiday cards to local hospitals, nursing homes, or overseas troops to spread some cheer. Offer Your Skills: If you have a special skill, like knitting or carpentry, use it to create gifts for those who might appreciate them. This season let's come together to support our community and make the holidays a little brighter for everyone. Share how you're giving back using #BrightonOurWorldGives. #GiveBack #HolidaySeason #BrightonOurWorld #CommunityKindness

Give Back This Christmas with Edwards Motion Media This holiday season, Edwards Motion Media is stepping up to support those in need by organizing a drive to provide food packages, warm clothing, and hot meals for the homeless. As the cold weather sets in, it’s more important than ever to lend a helping hand to those less fortunate. How You Can Help:• Donate Money: Any contribution, big or small, will go towards purchasing food, clothing, and other essentials • Contribute Clothing: If you have any spare winter clothes or blankets, please consider donating them to help keep someone warm this winter. •Volunteer: Join us in spreading warmth and kindness by helping us pack and distribute items. Every little bit counts, and together we can make a difference! Let’s bring comfort and smiles to those who need it most during this festive season. If you’re willing to contribute or have any questions, please reach out to us. Let’s make this Christmas a season of giving and hope!

It's officially #NationalPicNicWeek What better way to celebrate it if not organising your very own #PATnic?! All you need to do is register to host a PATnic at the link below and we will send you a pack with everything you need to get started. This includes bunting, invitations, posters to promote your PATnic, a useful guide and checklist and all the instructions you need. A PATnic is a picnic with a difference, raising money for Pets As Therapy. It’s a great opportunity for people and pets to come together to chat, share food and drink, perhaps play games, take photos – have fun while fundraising. Your money will help us in many ways. Visits by PAT Teams can bring comfort and companionship to people who may feel isolated, confused or lonely. They help young people to improve their literacy skills and encourage confidence and concentration in the classroom. Visits also aid a patient’s recovery and rehabilitation and help improve mental health and wellbeing. https://lnkd.in/egkGTyB7 #PetsAsTherapy #community #Fundraising ##support #Charity #picnic #volunteeringmatters #socialimpact #charityeventsupport #charityevent

"I once heard my mother asking our neighbors for salt, even though we had plenty at home. Curious, I asked her why. She explained, 'Our neighbors don't have much money and often come to us for help. By occasionally asking them for small, inexpensive things, I show that we need them too. This helps them feel more comfortable and makes it easier for them to ask for what they need.' From this, I learned the importance of empathy, humility, and support. Let's raise children with these values and more." Charity and seva (selfless service) are not just about grand gestures like lavish langars (community meals) or large donations. True charity lies in understanding who is going through tough times and finding ways to help them, offering comfort and peace. It's about the small, meaningful acts of kindness that can make a big difference in someone's life. Life is full of challenges for everyone. By easing the burdens from others' shoulders, you will find that you feel better inside. Your soul will smile, knowing that you have made a positive impact. Keep doing good unconditionally, not for recognition or reward, but because it is the right thing to do. Small acts of kindness and understanding can create a ripple effect, fostering a more compassionate and supportive community. #Empathy #Humility #Support #Kindness #Charity #Seva #SelflessService #Community #Compassion #DoGood #SpreadLove #RandomActsOfKindness #PayItForward #HelpingOthers #Humanity #PositiveImpact #GoodDeeds #UnconditionalLove #TogetherWeCan #ninebee #naamtera

Give Back This Christmas with Edwards Motion Media This holiday season, Edwards Motion Media is stepping up to support those in need by organizing a drive to provide food packages, warm clothing, and hot meals for the homeless. As the cold weather sets in, it’s more important than ever to lend a helping hand to those less fortunate. How You Can Help:• Donate Money: Any contribution, big or small, will go towards purchasing food, clothing, and other essentials • Contribute Clothing: If you have any spare winter clothes or blankets, please consider donating them to help keep someone warm this winter. •Volunteer: Join us in spreading warmth and kindness by helping us pack and distribute items. Every little bit counts, and together we can make a difference! Let’s bring comfort and smiles to those who need it most during this festive season. If you’re willing to contribute or have any questions, please reach out to us. Let’s make this Christmas a season of giving and hope!

The other day, a friend asked me if I had any items to donate for her charity drive? Absolutely!!💯 I agreed to put some things together. One thing led to another, and I started asking around my neighborhood if anyone else wanted to pitch in - after all, we are stronger in numbers. 💪 🫶 My friend offered to pick up the items from my home, which made the process so much easier – so I offered the same service to others who were willing to donate. As I was looking through some posts on my neighborhood Facebook group, I realized a lot of people had questions about the donation process. The main questions were: where to donate and what items would be in demand? ❓ That got me thinking: when the holiday season is in full swing, we all become a little more thankful for the blessings we have and more aware of those who are not as lucky. 🙏 I realized that people want to help and contribute, but the biggest obstacle is the unknown. 🫤 In fact, the number ONE reason why people might not donate is lack of awareness. Many aren’t sure where to donate, what to donate, or how to help effectively. To make the donation process simple and accessible, because every small act of kindness counts, I decided to make the process easier by creating a simple guide. Let's make a difference this season and all year round! 👏 - KD 💗 #HolidayGiving #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference #SeasonOfGiving #Volunteer #CharityDrive #GivingBack