December 3rd is the day of giving! Giving your time, love, kindness, everything! It is a chance for you to care and give to others as you wish others would care and give to you. Take a look at some of the things you can do to give to those around you:
- Do chores for family and friends
- Teach new skills
- Listen to others' stories and problems
- Offering comfort when someone is sad
- Ask if others need help with something
- This can often be a bigger help than you think
- Look for opportunities to help and lend a hand without being asked
- Actions speak louder than words
- Give compliments or encouragement
- Maybe it'll help turn their day around for the better
- Send a thoughtful note or care package
- Volunteer
- Soup kitchens
- Retirement homes
- Hospitals
- Animal Shelters
- Homeless Shelters
- Donate
- Clothes
- Blankets
- Towels
- Food
- Toiletries
- Shoes and Socks
- Blood
- Books
- Old glasses
- Redirect your presents
- Ask people to donate to a charity of your choice instead
- Support local and small businesses
- Spread kind words and/or charity posts on social media
- Bake cookies (or other goodies) for your coworkers
